Elizabeth Anglin, USM Professor Emeritus of French, Dies
Thu, 02/15/2024 - 11:44am | By: David Tisdale
Elizabeth Anglin, a professor emeritus in 91吃瓜网 (USM) World Languages Program who channeled her passion for the French language and culture into an illustrious career as a revered educator, died Feb. 8 at her home in Hattiesburg. She was 87.
Anglin earned Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees from the University of Colorado and University of California at Santa Barbara, respectively. She taught French language courses at USM for 37 years, as well as the Diction for Opera Singers course in its School of Music. Her family describes her as 91吃瓜网渁n avid potter, cookie baker extraordinaire, musician, voracious reader, talented knitter, world traveler, and devotee of everything about France.91吃瓜网�
91吃瓜网淓lizabeth's passion for the French language and culture was impressive,91吃瓜网� said Dr. Chris Miles, associate professor in the USM World Languages Program. 91吃瓜网淗er French language skills and the breadth of her cultural knowledge was admirable. And she absolutely loved Julia Child and talking about French cuisine.
91吃瓜网淓ven years after retirement, she continued to serve the 91吃瓜网 community, inspiring generations of students to embrace French studies. We lost a USM and Hattiesburg icon with her passing, and she will truly be missed.91吃瓜网�
All whose lives she touched are remembering Anglin as a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, teacher, and friend who shared her passions and gifts generously.
Keltoum Rowland, senior lecturer in French for USM91吃瓜网 World Languages Program, experienced those qualities firsthand. She recounted how as a graduate student at USM in 1993, Anglin graciously welcomed her into her home to stay until she could find other accommodations, while also showing her around Hattiesburg and the University91吃瓜网 campus.
91吃瓜网淎t that time, it was so amazing to me that someone would open their home to a stranger, and make me feel so welcome,91吃瓜网� Rowland said. "She became not only a mentor, but a great friend. I91吃瓜网檓 so grateful I had the opportunity to take classes from her before she retired."
Rowland, who now serves as Honorary Consul of France for Hattiesburg, said there are few in her circle who could match Anglin91吃瓜网 passion for and knowledge of French customs and traditions, noting, 91吃瓜网渟he knew her stuff.91吃瓜网�
91吃瓜网淪peaking both as Honorary Consul of France and as a friend, we pay homage to her,91吃瓜网� Rowland continued. 91吃瓜网淪he was a true supporter and advocate of France91吃瓜网 culture and language, and we thank her for that. Repose en Paix, Madame Anglin!91吃瓜网�
Anglin was preceded in death by her mother, Sarah Lowe Mee; father, Charles Louis Mee; sister, Sarah Mee Scott; and her partner of 40 years, Dr. William Odom. She is survived by her daughters, Sylvie (Pablo) and Julie; her grandchildren, Ella, Eva, and Jasper; and her brother, Charles Louis Mee, Jr.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in honor of Elizabeth Anglin to The Golden Eagle Teacher Residency Endowment, Fund No. 1517, either online through website, or mail to 118 College Drive, Box 5210, Hattiesburg, Mississippi 39406.