Sheila Simms Drury
October 10, 1946 ~ December 8, 2007
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, December 14, 2007 @ 10 AM in St. Michael's Catholic Church, Ridge, MD with Fr. Maurice O'Connell officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation:
Viewing and Visitation will be held Thursday, December 13, 2007 from 5PM till 8PM with Prayers being said at 7PM in the funeral home chapel.
Sheila Rae Simms Drury, 61, of Ridge, MD died December 8, 2007 in Georgetown University Hospital. Born October 10, 1946 in Riverdale, MD she was the daughter of Dorothy and Charles Simms of Ridge, MD. She was the loving wife of Donald Franklin Drury, Jr. whom she married on November 19, 1966 in St. Michael's Church, Ridge, MD. She is survived by her loving children; Dawn Drury Turner of Ridge, MD, Lisa Drury Brizek, of Chapin, SC, Michael Drury of King George, VA and Emily Drury of Greensburg, PA; brother: Glenn Simms of Owings, MD and 8 grandchildren Nikolai Yamaner, Isaiah Turner, Raegan Brizek, Michaela Turner, Gavin Brizek, Aiden Drury, Addison Brizek and Conner Drury. She was preceded in death by her brothers Bruce and Steven Simms. Shelia was a doting grandmother who enjoyed spoiling her grandchildren. She is best remembered as always smiling and supporting her entire family. She would always put others before herself and constantly looked after not only her own family but others in need. Sheila’s passing is a great loss not only to the Drury family but to her extended family and all that were touched by her love. Mrs. Drury graduated from Great Mills High School, Class of 1965. The family will receive friends on Thursday, December 13, 2007 from 5:00-8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, where Prayers will be said at 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, December 14, 2007 at 10:00 AM in St. Michaels Catholic Church, Ridge, MD with Fr. Maurice O'Connell officiating. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Michael Drury, The Rose Family, Thomas Drury, Michael Brizek, John Edward Drury, Nikolai Yamaner and Daniel Russell.
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“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.”
“Sincerest sympathy during this time. You will be in our prayers & thoughts. Kitty Lou & Guy Mattingly (son) Mary Beth & Justin Browne (daughter & son-in-law)”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you Don. “
“PLEASE ACCEPT THE PRAYERS AND CONDOLENCES FROM ME AND MY FAMILY. WE PRAY THE BLESSINGS AND COMFORT OF THE LORD BE FELT BY EACH OF YOU DURING YOUR TIME OF LOSS. KNOW ALSO THAT YOUR LOVED ONE WILL ALWAYS BE WITH YOU. GOD BLESS.”
“You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Your mom was a wonderful woman as evidenced by raising such caring, loving children and her legacy will continue with all the grandchildren. God Bless.”
“We Will Miss You. LOve Uncle Walter”
“My sincere sympathy goes out to the Drury family during this time of need. You are always in my prayers and thoughts. “
“We’re so sorry to hear about Sheila. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. “
“Please accept the prayers and condolences from me and my family. May the Lord be with us all for ever and ever.”
“Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family. Your mom was a wonderful lady. GOD BLESS!”
“My families thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. THANK YOU for always making me feel like I was apart of the Drury family. GOD BLESS”
“To the Simms and Drury families, Warm memories be with you and bring you comfort. My prayers are with you and your families, I hope your sorrow is soon eased. With Deepest Sympathy. “
“Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time. I saw her right after she and her family had gotten back from vacation to FL. She was glowing with joy at the fun she had with her family. She was all smiles talking about her grandchildren and how they enjoyed the trip. She will be remembered fondly by all.”
“I was so sorry to hear about Shelia, although I only knew for a short time she was a wonderful person. She is now in a better place where there will be no sorrow or aches and pains. Donny I think about you from time to time and the good times we had. I know you are in sorrow now but time is a great healer, my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family in these times.”