Sue Ellen Grigsby Markos

Sue Ellen Grigsby of Catonsville Md and formerly of Northern Va passed away peacefully Friday Nov 18, 2022. Sue Ellen grew up in Rollins Fork Va, daughter of T.J. Grigsby Jr and Delma Tate Grigsby, and attended King George High School. She received a BS degree in Psychology from George Mason University. She dedicated her entire career to helping folks that could not help themselves. She was very proud of her work to establish and manage a Virginia company that helped adults with cognitive disabilities find employment and live in community group settings. In retirement she loved gardening and spending time with her grandchildren. Sue Ellen is survived by her daughter, Elena Grigsby-Olson Bolling and son-in-law Clayton J. Bolling, 3 grandchildren, Cameron, Cyleigh and Claire Bolling, of Catonsville Md, by her sister Elaine Grigsby-Arnade and her husband of Oakton Virginia, by Aunt Lois Nash of Calio Va, Uncle Wootsie Tate of Lake Anna, Va, nephew Julius Arnade, nieces Tina Grigsby, and Anna, Kasey and Taylor Grigsby She was pre-deceased by her brothers T.J. Grigsby III of King George Va, and Ron Grigsby of Spotsylvania Va., and survived by her husband George Markos. Sue Ellen will be remembered for her fierce love of family, especially her nieces and nephew. Her greatest legacy however is the unconditional love and support she gave to her only child. As a single mother Sue attended University and earned her degree to give her daughter a better life. She never hesitated to give to her daughter before herself in the lean times, and to share every piece of her abundance in times of plenty. There is no doubt her absolute joy in her last years was doting on her grandchildren. There was a sparkle in her eyes anytime they entered the room, and she spoiled them any chance she got. She will also be remembered for her adventurous spirit and determination to make her own way and to pursue her dreams. She loved to travel and journeyed across the US, Central America, and the Caribbean. Even when she had difficulty walking, she made it out to the sand of North Ocean City with her granddaughters. Sue’s trip to Paris with her sister Elaine and nephew Julius was the crown jewel of all her travels. She cherished the memories of Notre Dame and the Louvre and often talked about these memories in the hard moments of her decline. In the last decade, CADASIL robbed her of so much, but she remained fiercely independent. The last years of her life were spent in Catonsville, Maryland, where she purchased an adorable bungalow close to her only child; until her final 2 years when she lived with her daughter, son-in-law, and her beloved grandchildren. Like her own mother Delma, she was known for her love of Christmas and her elaborate decorations. No matter where she was living her space was filled with lights and joy in the holiday season. A service will be held at Emanuel United Methodist Church, Catonsville Md on Dec 3, 2022 at 1pm. Her ashes will be laid to rest in Bethany Beach/ North Ocean City, where she made many beautiful memories over many years with her daughter and granddaughters. Sue was passionate about fighting childhood cancer. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Brianna’s Brave Journey to Beat Neuroblastoma in her name. https://www.gofundme.com/f/briannas-brave-journey-to-beat-neuroblastoma

Sue Ellen Grigsby Markos

July 9, 1952 - November 18, 2022