Anne Elizabeth Inge

Anne Elizabeth (Franklin) Inge, 79 of Frederick, MD entered into eternal rest on February 16, 2026 after a long illness. She passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family. Anne was born to William Franklin and Elizabeth Franklin (Kronenwetter) in St. Marys, PA on August 18, 1946. She was raised in Bethesda, MD where she attended catholic schools and graduated from Ursuline Academy in 1964.

Anne married her high school sweetheart and dearest love, Edwin F Inge, Jr on June 22, 1968. They were together for 30 years until his passing in 1999. They raised their family in Walkersville, MD and were active members of St Peter the Apostle Catholic Church in Libertytown, MD. Anne was a founding member of the Glade Towne Homemaker Association and WHS Drama Boosters.

Anne was a lifelong student and educator, a lover of the arts, an ardent feminist and a devout catholic. She studied education, art, literature and art history at Seton Hill University, Hood College and received her masters from McDaniel College. She taught art throughout Frederick County and spent many years at Linganore High School. She retired from FCPS in 2003. Anne was blessed to find love again and married Warren Hoover Keefer, Jr on February 2, 2002. They were parted by his passing just one year later.

Anne kept busy as an active member and volunteer at St Katharine Drexel Church in Frederick, MD. She enjoyed traveling, gardening, entertaining and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, husbands and brother, William "Nelson" Franklin Jr. She is survived by her children, Heather DeVincentis (Richard) and Whitney Campbell (Kevin) and grandchildren, Toni DeVincentis, Kate Campbell and Julia Campbell in addition to her siblings Agnes Franklin (Tim) and Jude Franklin (Mary Fran) and many nieces, nephews and dear friends.

Family and friends can gather at the Keeney and Basford Funeral Homes, 106 East Church Street, Frederick, MD 21701, on Friday February 20, 2026, from 4pm to 7pm. Visitation will also be held at St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church, 8428 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, MD 21702, on Saturday February 21, 2026 from 10am until the start of the Mass of Christian Burial at 11am. Anne will be laid to rest next to Ed at St. Peter the Apostle Cemetery in Libertytown, Md at 2pm.

Memorial donations may be made In Anne's name St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church.