Celebrating 75 Years Sharlyn

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The Most Loved Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Auntie & Soulmate

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“Yes Chile!

75 Years… and I feel good!”

75TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION A Red, Black and Gold Affair In Celebration of

SHARLYN LUCINDA MORSELL-BRISCOE Saturday, March pm - pm

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The Fashionista, The Dancing Diva and Black Queen

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CELEBRATING 75 YEARS

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PROGRAM S A T U R D A Y ,

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Cocktails and Hors D'oeuvres at 5’oclock in the evening Entrance of Sharlyn Mistresses of Ceremony …………..……. Ms. Lisa Mackall & Katina Mackall Welcome Poem ………………………………………………. Ms. Mae Morsell Invocation or Blessing ……………………………………. Pastor Irvin Beverly Dinner Served at 6 o’clock in the evening Entertainment ......................Mr. James Scott “The Man That Reads Minds” Presentation by Sons ........Mr. Delwin Clarke and Mr. Alexander Briscoe Jr. Re ections from the Family to Celebrant (max 5, 2 min each) Presentation from the Family Trivia Slicing of Cake A Few Words from Sharlyn

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PHENOMENAL WOMAN

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DINNER M e n u

Cocktails and Hors D’oeuvres Assorted Fresh Fruit Assorted Veggies Cheese & Crackers Sweet Cocktail Meatballs Sweet Fire Gumbo (Chicken and Smoked Sausage) Cash Bar Dinner Hawaiian Glazed Ham Southern Fried Chicken Carolina Smoked Turkey Carolina Chopped Pork Golden Melt Macaroni & Cheese Southern Style Green Beans Garden Toss Salad Cool Cucumber Salad Sweet Rolls Dessert Birthday Cake Assorted Desserts and Treats for you to eat! * s u b j e c t

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1. In 1948 which U.S. President signed Executive Order 9981 ending racial segregation in the U. S. Armed Forces? __ a. Dwight Eisenhower __ b. Abraham Lincoln __ c. Thomas E. Dewey __ d. Harry S. Truman 2. In 1948 how much was a loaf of bread? __ a. 10 cents __ b. 15 cents __ c. 30 cents __ d. 50 cents 3. At the end of 1948 how many television sets were in the U.S.? __ a. 1 million __ b. 2 million __ c. 5 million __ d. 7 million 4. In 1948 who was the most popular Black vocalist? __ a. Mahalia Jackson __ b. Ella Fitzgerald __ c. Nat King Cole__ d. Sammy Davis Jr. 5. In addition to Sharlyn, what famous actor was also born in 1948? __ a. Ossie Davis__ b. Samuel L. Jackson __ c. Lou Gossett Jr.__ d. Denzel Washington 6. In 1948 what was the cost of a new Cadillac Convertible Series 62? __ a. $2,600 __ b. $3,400 __ c. $5,000 __ d. $6,500 7. In 1948 which black actor/actress received an Academy Award nomination for best supporting actress in the movie Pinky? __ a. Dorothy Dandridge __ b. Ethel Waters__ c. Sidney Poitier__ d. Juanita Moore 8. In the 1948 Olympics which individual became the rst black female to win a gold medal in the high jump? __ a. Wilma Rudolph__ b. Althea Gibson__ c. Alice Marie Coachman Davis __ d. Florence Grif th Joyner 9. The population of Calvert County is currently 94,000 people. What was it in 1948? __ a. 34,200 __ b. 50,500 __ c. 12,100 __ d. 8,700

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10. Through 1948 which NFL team had won the most championships? __ a. Chicago Bears__ b. Dallas Cowboys__ c. Washington Commanders __ d. Green Bay Packers

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TRIVIA

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SHARLYN, THE MOTHER…THE GRANDMOTHER THE ALMIGHTY GOD HAS BLESSED SHARLYN LUCINDA MORSELL-BRISCOE WITH 75 WONDERFUL YEARS OF LIFE UPON THIS EARTH. SHARLYN WAS BORN MARCH 15, 1948, TO HER LOVING PARENTS LOUISE HOLLAND-MORSELL AND THOMAS HARDING MORSELL. SHARLYN IS THE ELDEST OF 11 SIBLINGS. SHE WAS OFTEN THE MOTHER-INCHARGE WHILE HER MOTHER WORKED LONG HOURS AT HER JOB. IN ADDITION, SHARLYN, ALONG WITH HER BROTHERS AND SISTERS ASSISTED THEIR FATHER IN WORKING THE FAMILY FARM. SHARLYN, ALONG WITH HER TRUSTY PET MULE KATE, COULD OFTEN BE FOUND MILKING THE COWS OR CUTTING AND SPEARING TOBACCO. FOR ALL WHO KNOW HER SHE IS A LOVING MOTHER, DEVOTED SIBLING, DEAR FRIEND, AND FAITHFUL SOUL- MATE. SHARLYN IS THE PROUD MOTHER OF TWO LOVING SONS, DELWIN AND ALEXANDER JR. BOTH BOYS ARE THE PRIDE AND JOY OF HER LIFE. SHE HAS TAUGHT THEM HER WORK ETHICS AND VALUE OF INDEPENDENCE. THE BOYS HAVE PROVIDED HER WITH THREE LOVING GRAND CHILDREN.

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SHARLYN GRADUATED FROM CALVERT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL IN 1968. WHILE IN SCHOOL, SHE ALONG WITH SISTERS JUDY AND LINDA WON NUMEROUS TALENT SHOWS IMPERSONATING DIANA ROSS AND SUPREMES. DURING HER TEEN AND EARLY-ADULT YEARS SHARLYN ALSO ENTERED AND WON NUMEROUS HAIR STYLING SHOWS. AFTER GRADATION SHARLYN PURSUED SEVERAL INTERESTS AND ODD JOBS BEFORE SHE LANDED A POSITION WITH THE PRESTIGIOUS LAW FIRM OF HOGAN AND LOVELLS IN 1973. DURING HER CAREER AT HOGAN, SHARLYN ADVANCED TO THE POSITION OF SUPPORT STAFF MANAGER IN CHARGE OF COORDINATING ALL LUNCHEONS AND CATERING EVENTS. SHE SUPERVISED A STAFF OF 15 THAT INCLUDED HER SISTER JUDY MACKALL AND CLOSE FRIEND LUCILLE HAYWOOD. IN THIS POSITION, SHARLYN WORKED WITH AND WAS PERSONALLY ACQUAINTED WITH SUCH NOTABLE ATTORNEYS AS JOHN RODGERS, CHIEF JUSTICE, UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT, THE LATE RONALD JACKSON, FORMER SECRETARY OF COMMERCE AND CHAIRMAN OF THE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL

COMMITTEE, AND THE LATE VINCENT COHEN, THE FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN ATTORNEY AT HOGAN. ATTORNEYS OFTEN REMARKED TO SHARLYN THAT A SUCCESSFUL ATTORNEY-CLIENT RELATIONSHIP OFTEN BEGAN WITH A SUCCESSFUL LUNCHEON. WHEN IN A BIND SHARLYN WOULD OCCASIONALLY SERVE AS A BARTENDER, LEARNING TO MAKE SUCH DRINKS AS MARTINIS, OLD FASHIONS, AND BLACK RUSSIANS. SHE HAS SERVED SUCH DISTINGUISHED GUESTS AS VERNON JORDAN, BILL CLINTON, NANCY PELOSI, AND MAYA ANGELOU TO NAME A FEW. SHARLYN RETIRED FORM HOGAN IN 2013 AFTER MORE THAN 40 YEARS OF SERVICE.

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…THE WOMEN FOLLOWING HER CAREER AT HOGAN SHARLYN FOUND GREAT JOY IN HER NEW ROLE AS A BUS ASSISTANT FOR THE CALVERT COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM. SHE LOVED AND PROTECTED HER STUDENTS AS IF THEY WERE HER OWN CHILDREN. SHARLYN FINALLY ENTERED PERMANENT RETIREMENT IN 2021.

NOW IN RETIREMENT SHARLYN SPENDS MUCH OF HER TIME WITH HER SOUL-MATE LARRY, TRAVELING WITH CLOSE FRIENDS, MARINE AND JOSEPH PARRAN, CRUISING THE CARIBBEANS WITH SHARON AND SAM GROSS, CORVETTE CARAVANNING WITH THE GANG, HOSTING FOOTBALL TAILGATING PARTIES, FELLOWSHIPPING WITH MEMBERS OF ST JOHN UMC, AND GRANDPARENTING.

SHARLYN TRIVIA… What is Sharlyn’s favorite movie? __ a. Body Guard __ b. Harlem Nights __ c. Lady Sings the Blues __ d. The God Father

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THE IMMEDIATE FAMILY Delwin Clarke (Bobbie)-Son Alexander Briscoe (Kara)-Son Jaden Clarke- Grandson Gabriella Bowen Briscoe-Granddaughter Selena Harding-Granddaughter Carter Harding- Great Grandson Brandon Harding-Great Grandson Judy Mackall-Sister Linda Wallace (Dennis)-Sister Thomas Morsell (Veronica)-Brother Lionel Morsell-Brother Craig Morsell Sr. (Francine)-Brother Ronnie Morsell-Brother Allison (Anthony)-Sister Ricky Morsell-Brother Kelvin Morsell-Brother Lisa Mackall-Niece Katina Mackall-Niece Toby Mackall-Nephew Chris Mackall-Nephew Larry Johnson-Nephew LaTonya Johnson-Niece Kristina Price (Vincent)–Niece Craig Morsell Jr. - Nephew Cierra Morsell-Niece Larry Gross-Soulmate

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SHARLYN TRIVIA… Who is Sharlyn's favorite actor? __ a. Samuel Jackson __ b. Billie Dee Williams __ c. Denzel Washington __ d. Tyler Perry

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SHARLYN TRIVIA… What is Sharlyn’s favorite television program? __ a. Steve Harvey Family Feud __ b. Martin __ c. Law and Order __ d. Tyler Perry’s Sistas

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SHARLYN TRIVIA… Who is Sharlyn's favorite actress? __ a. Viola Davis __ b. Halle Berry __ c. Angela Bassett __ d. Taraji P. Henson

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SHARLYN TRIVIA… Who is Sharlyn's favorite musical entertainer? __ a. Keith Sweat __ b. Smokey Robinson __ c. James Brown __ d. Roy C.

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THANKS S p e c i a l

A c k n o w l e d g e m e n t s

SHARLYN THANKS EACH AND EVERYONE IN ATTENDANCE IN HELPING HER CELEBRATE 75 WONDERFUL YEARS OF LIVING.

75th Birthday Planning Committee Catering - Sweet Fire & Family Servers - Ms. MaryAnn White, Ms. Alice Brooks and Friends Entertainment - Mr. James Scott “The Man That Can Read Minds” Decorations - Ms. Shantel Green Music - Super A Disco Photography - Mr. Charles Gray Venue - Calvert Elks Lodge 2620 Prince Frederick Programs, Invitations and Video - Ms. Kristina Price

MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL