Ella Marie Raley
March 29, 1965 ~ May 10, 2008
Services:
A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 10:00am in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Floyd Shelton officiating.
Visitation:
The family will recieve friends on Thursday, May 15, 2008 from 9:00am until 10:00am in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel.
Ella Marie Raley, 43, of Dameron, MD died May 10, 2008 at her residence. Born March 29, 1965 she was the daughter of Sara Muffley of NC and the late Ronald O. Weeks. She was the loving wife of Leo S. Raley. She is survived by her children: Ashley Blankenship, Samantha Blankenship, Robbie Lawson and Kenny Lawson; step children: Kimberly Murray and Robert Raley; siblings: Margie Weeks and Bucky Weeks and 2 grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her brother Ronnie Weeks. Marie graduated from Surratsville High School Class of 1983. She was not a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, however she was always in the area. She loved playing with her grandchildren, listening to Motown, reading and visiting the mountains. The family will receive friends on Thursday, May 15, 2008 from 9:00 – 10:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, where a funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM with Pastor Floyd Shelton officiating. Interment will be Private.
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“Ella will be missed. “
“I love you Mom. I know youre in a better place. I’ll see you again in Heaven one day. You’ll always be in my heart and there isnt a day I wont think about you.”
“Samantha, I am sorry 2 hear of Ur mother passing away! Just remember that she’s in a better place now not suffering anymore! God Bless!”
“I will miss you. You are now with grandmother, Alex, Ronnie and your dad.”
“Ashley and Sammy, So sorry to hear about your mom! You will always be in my prayers and thoughts!!! God Bless!”
“Eric and I will miss and think of you always. I know in my heart that you have gone to a better place and you are at peace. My father loved you very much and I know that one day the two of you will meet again. Your spirit will live on forever and you will remain in our thoughts always. Until we meet again…. Love Always, Kim & Eric”
“Grandma Ree, I will miss you very much and I know you’re in heaven now with the angels just like my Grandpappy and Thunder. Even though I can’t see you anymore, I know you’ll be watching over me and one day we’ll see each other again. I love you, Kori Renee”
“i love you mom and you will always be in my thoughts and in my heart. I know you never got to see my daughter but every day now you will see her. I am going to miss you but i know you will always be there next to me. “
“Margie, I am sorry about your sister. There is no greater bond than the bond between sisters. I will keep you in my prayers.”
“Leo, my prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family.”
“Kim, I am so sorry to hear of your step mother’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. “
“Aunt Sara, Margie, Bucky, Leo & family, Sorry for your loss. Marie is now a guardian angel for her family where she can look out for everyone she ever loved.”
“Leo, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you.”
“Ella, worked for The Center for Life Enrichment at the Commissary on the base for almost 4 years, we missed her when she left and will remember her always. “
“my baby daughter i will miss u very much i loved u very much even though i wasnt allowed to see u like i wanted to there wasnt a day went by that u were not in my thoughts and always will be will meet u again in heaven soon take care of bob for me up there and make a nice home for all of ur family love mom”
“Sara Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Betty”
“We only met once I was with your Mom I hope God gives you a better life GOD BLESS YOU “
“sara my prayers are with you i know it is hard too lose a child but god will be with you as he is with ella now if you ever need me just call love ya”
“Sara, I am so sorry to hear about Marie. My prayers are with you and your family. Ed and I wish you the best, keep up your faith god is with you. Call if you need anything. “
“Ashley & Samantha I am sorry to hear of your mom.She was a good friend.WE all love you. “