Audrey Knight Appleton

Audrey Knight Appleton, age 28, of Linthicum Heights, MD passed away on July 22, 2017. Born in Columbia, SC, she was the daughter of Paul J. and Anne (Buchanan) James.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Appleton is survived by her husband, Benjamin Appleton; and her siblings, Christopher James and Laura Radel.
Audrey was a bright spot that lightened the lives of those around her - beautiful and spontaneous. She was a talented graphic artist and loved animals.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to the Hawaiian Humane Society, 2700 Waialae Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaii 96826.

Audrey was an incredibly loving person and will be sorely missed by friends and family. Her memory will live on with those that were fortunate enough to know her. Audrey's unique spark is best captured in a poem written by her mother, Anne:

Everyone knows an Audrey
a wide-eyed beauty
beguiling Botticelli face,
full of radiant grace,
willowy as a spring day.

A style sensibility,
from big floppy hats,
to ballet flats,
she turns them into classics.

Wearing an octopus tattoo
marveling at the words of Carl Sagan
how our bodies have the same composition as stars.
Disclaiming beliefs where others settle
that we are ephemeral—
a flash of luminescence in a great dark sea.

She dances through ocean depths
hosting coastal elite
the mere suggestion of what hides beneath
inspires and fascinates.

Long legs stride the earth
stolen glimpses coming in and out of view
like waves of the Caribbean Sea;
there one second and gone the next.

Ethereal being,
my sparkle,
my darling,
my daughter,
little copilot to me.