Theodore W. Little

Theodore W. Little (Granddaddy/Teddy) 89 passed on July 16, 2019 joining his beloved wife Joan in eternal peace. On September 29, 1951 he was united in marriage to Joan Mae Wiser; the couple lived in Norfolk, VA while Theodore served in the Navy. They settled in Hyattsville, MD while they raised their seven children. Teddy worked at the U.S Department of Agriculture, Beltsville, MD for the majority of his working career and enjoyed gardening, and annual vacations with the family that took them throughout the nation, Canada and Mexico.  His favorite places were with the family at the beach and visiting lighthouses. The family’s most memorable moments with him are: the weekly family gatherings; family vacations to Myrtle Beach and Disney World; celebrating birthdays, graduations, and other life milestones; and welcoming new members to the family. 

Survived by seven children: Robin Sullivan (Pat), Vivian DeSantis, Warren Little, Beverly Dawes (the late Patrick), Timothy Little, Matthew  Little (Krista), and Andrew Little (Christy); seventeen Grandchildren, Michele Jones (Scott), Patrick Sullivan (Kelly), Jennifer Sullivan, David Sullivan (Dawn), Christopher DeSantis (Tricia), Charlene Bobel (Jon), Loretta DeSantis, Hope Threatt (Joe), Russell Dawes, Nicholas Dawes (Miranda), Natalie Dawes (Chris Franklin), Timothy Little, Jr. (Jamie), Morgan Schauder (Joe), Virginia Little, Kurt Little, Andrew Little, Jr, Madison Little; numerous Great Grandchildren; and brother to Mae Boothe (Ronnie), Dolly Burum, Jean Wright (Silveon), the late Pat (Leo) Weston.

In lieu of flowers friends and family are asked to make contributions to support students pursuing a degree in health care professions through the Theodore and Joan Little Memorial Scholarship at Anne Arundel Community College. This scholarship was established in recognition of Joan’s long career with a pediatric medical practice and her fights against cancer. This scholarship will help students and the families they will serve for generations to come. 

Online donations can be made from a non-mobile device/computer at http://www.aacc.edu/foundation, select “give now.” After completing the requested information, select:

"List fund, memorial, etc, if applicable”

 Enter “Theodore and Joan Little Memorial Scholarship” 

 
Donations can also be sent to: 

Anne Arundel Community College Foundation

101 College Parkway
Arnold, MD 21012

Memo line: Theodore and Joan Little Memorial Scholarship