Dorothy Lorraine Cullum

DOROTHY LORRAINE CULLUM, age 82, of Bel Air, MD, died on February 5, 2008 at Quail Run Assisted Living in Perry Hall, MD. Born in Edgewood, MD, she was the daughter of the late William Carroll and Anna Augusta Benser Ryan and wife of the late Kenneth Raymond Cullum, whom she married in 1942. She retired on January 3, 1997 after 38 years of service working for Aberdeen Proving Ground.

Mrs. Cullum is survived by one daughter, Sandra Gerry of Aberdeen, MD; four brothers, Charles Ryan of Lebanon, PA, Carroll Ryan of Bel Air, MD, Edgar Ryan of Abingdon, MD, and Donald Ryan of Bel Air, MD; two sisters, Betty Rigsby of Joppa, MD and Helen Ryan of Abingdon, MD; two grandchildren, Mark Gerry of Fallston, MD and Raymond Gerry of Conowingo, MD; three great-grandchildren; her guardian, Dorothy Brooks of Bel Air, MD; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by a sister, Florence Cresswell.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Harford Hospice, 8003 Corporate Drive, Suite G, Baltimore, MD 21236.