Celebrating 75 Years Sharlyn

CELEBRATING 75 YEARS

SHARLYN SHARLYN

ONE ON ONE INTERVIEW

EXCLUSIVE ISSUE

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

“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 18, 2023 5pm - 11pm

The Fashionista, The Dancing Diva and Black Queen

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March 18, 2023 SPECIAL EDITION

PROGRAM

SATURDAY, MARCH 18, 2023

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.

Reﬂections from the Family to Celebrant (max 5, 2 min each)

Presentation from the Family

Trivia

Slicing of Cake

A Few Words from Sharlyn

Dancing

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PHENOMENAL WOMAN

BY MAYA ANGELOU

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DINNER Menu

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!

*subject to change

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1948 TRIVIA

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 ﬁrst black female to win a gold medal in the high jump?

__ a. Wilma Rudolph__ b. Althea Gibson__ c. Alice Marie Coachman Davis

__ d. Florence Grifﬁth 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

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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SHARLYN, THE MOTHER…THE GRANDMOTHER

THE ALMIGHTY GOD HAS BLESSED WONDERFUL YEARS OF LIFE UPON THIS EARTH. TO HER LOVING PARENTS LOUISE HOLLAND-MORSELL AND THOMAS HARDING MORSELL. SHARLYN

CHARGE WHILE HER MOTHER WORKED LONG HOURS AT HER JOB. SHARLYN, ALONG WITH HER BROTHERS AND SISTERS ASSISTED THEIR FATHER IN WORKING THE FAMILY FARM.

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

SCHOOL, SHE ALONG WITH SISTERS JUDY AND LINDA WON NUMEROUS TALENT SHOWS IMPERSONATING DIANA ROSS AND SUPREMES.

TEEN AND EARLY-ADULT YEARS

SHARLYN ALSO ENTERED AND WON NUMEROUS HAIR STYLING SHOWS. AFTER GRADATION

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, ADVANCED TO THE POSITION OF SUPPORT STAFF MANAGER IN CHARGE OF COORDINATING ALL LUNCHEONS AND CATERING EVENTS.

STAFF OF 15 THAT INCLUDED HER SISTER JUDY MACKALL AND CLOSE FRIEND LUCILLE HAYWOOD. IN THIS POSITION, SHARLYN 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

…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.