Wanda Michelle Oliver
November 21, 1974 ~ July 29, 2008
Services:
A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, August 6, 2008 at 10:00 AM in Christ Episcopal Church, Chaptico, MD with Rev. William "Jesse" Neat officiating.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, August 5, 2008 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home where prayers will be said at 7:00 PM.
Wanda Michelle “Shelly” Oliver, 33, of Mechanicsville, MD died July 29, 2008 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Born November 21, 1974 in Leonardtown, MD she was the daughter of Wanda Jackie Oliver Lathroum of Mechanicsville, MD and the late Dennis Edwin Oliver and step-father Ricky W. Lathroum of Mechancisville, MD. She is also survived by her sisters Cassie Lathroum and Krystle Lathroum, both of Mechanicsville, MD and her brother-in-law Jonathan Howsare, grandmothers Virginia “Jenny” Oliver and Ann Louise Shotwell Blankenship. She was preceded in death by her sister Ann Marie Lathroum and her grandfathers Edward Oliver and Frank Shotwell. A lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, Shelly attended Chopticon High School. She enjoyed listening to country and bluegrass music. Her favorite artist was Allison Krause. She enjoyed shopping with family and friends spoiling her nephews Shawn and Jackson. She always gave to people in need. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, August 5, 2008 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be said at 7:00 PM. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 6, 2008 at 10:00 AM in Christ Episcopal Church, Chaptico, MD with Rev. William “Jesse” Neat officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be her God-father Glenn Shotwell, Sr., Jonathan Howsare, Bret Reed, John Taylor, Jr., Ralph Ernst and Tommy Copsey, Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Franklin Shotwell and Joshua Maggio.
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“Ours thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Michelle will be greatly missed Jackie we are so sorry for your loss “
“On behalf of the staff at Three Oaks Center wish send our sincere condolences. Michele was a very sweet young lady. Her family is in our thoughts and prayers.”
“My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. If you need anything at all please do not hesitate to call. “
“michelle was a very nice person and a close friend of ours and we will miss her very much.”
“”Jenny,Eddie and Family,The last couple of days have been tough for everybody. Just knowing the fact thats shes gone,is hurting everyone. The day that Shelly passed I thought my whole world had ended. Just thinking about all the good memories that we’ved had together. I know she is looking down apone us,watching us,looking out for us. And she will always be in our hearts! Love Jessie!”
“Jackie and Ricky, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family. There is nothing anyone can say to make it any easier. Just know that we are all thinking of you and if you need anything please call.”
“Jackie, Our thoughts and prayers go out to you during this time of saddness for you and your family. May God be with you. “
“Jackie & family, we are thinking of you all during this difficult time. No amount of words can take away the pain that you feel, but please be comforted knowing that we love you and pray for your healing. Let us know if you need a helping hand, cooking, cleaning, babysitting, anything, we’re there for you, Cara & Scottie”
“Jackie and Family, I am sincerely sad for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all. “
“Jackie: I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences go to you and your family. You are in my prayers. “
“”Jackie and Family. Our Deepest Sympathy in Your Loss.” “Our family is thinking about you during this difficult time.” “
“Jackie, please accept my heartfelt condolences in the loss of your daughter Michelle. “
“Jackie, I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. “
“Jackie, my prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time. If there is anything at all that you need please call me. Even if it’s just a friend to listen.”
“Jackie & family, I extend my deepest condolences and prayers to your family. My heart goes out to you all.”
“Thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time “
“Jackie, Ricky, & Family “We are thinking of you during this difficult time.” There are no words to take away your pain. Michelle was a wonderful and caring person. She and I had alot of laughs and fun times together as teenagers. If there is anything that we can do for you, don not hesitate to call. We are here for you. Michelle was loved by many and she will be greatly missed!”
“Jackie and Ricky, I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of your daughter. If there is anything that I can do, please feel free to call on us at any time of the day or night. God Bless you all.”
“Jackie, Ricky, Cassie and Cristal, we’re sorry and deeply saddened by your lose. Michelle was loved and will be missed by many. I remember her as a happy, laughing, little girl; for bringing me a coconut cake for my 75th birthday. I hope your best memories bring you great comfort. With sympathy and loving thoughts, Aunt Thelma, Kevin and Chrissy”
“Jenny and family, we at St. John’s extend our deepest sympathy to you in this time of great sorrow. May the Almighty God grant you peace which passes all understanding. You are in our thoughts and prayers.”
“My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you during this difficult time. May the memory of Michelle’s beautiful smile comfort you. “
“Jenny & Debbie, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of the family. Michelle was a kind soul and we are lucky to spend some great times with the three of you. We loved her very much and will miss her always. Please call if you ever need us.”
“Dear Aunt Jennie: My thoughts and prayers are with you. I know there are no words to express how you must feel. Please let me know if there is anything I can do. “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” Matthew 5:4″
“Jenny we are so sorry for your loss.We know how close you and Michele were and how hard it is for you and Eddie at this time. “
“Mom and family! I am completly devasted & still in total shock. My loving sister is up in heaven with the angels. I always thought we would have more time. I would have said alot more and spent much more time with her. I know all of our hearts are breaking over this. I just don’t know how we will ever get through this. I know she is in heaven there is no doubt in my mind. I love you guys and hope we can be strong for each other. She will always be with us. I love you and miss you michlle. Cassie”
“Jackie and family, my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your daughter Michelle. The loss of a child, no matter the age, is a loss like no other. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.”
“No words can even begin to express the sorrow we feel over losing Michelle. She had a heart of gold and would do anything for anyone. She will greatly be missed. It’s such a sad, sad world to lose someone as special as her. Our condolences go out to her entire family. We love you Michelle and you will FOREVER be in our hearts.”
“My thoughts and prayers are with the family at their time of loss.”
“Our Prayers and hopes for a rainbow in the dark clouds of your grief. May the Lord bless you, keep you,and make His face shine upon you, and give you peace. “
“I went to school with Wanda, very sweet person and quiet u had to talk to her to know her. My heart goes out to the family.My prayers are with the family.”
“While I didn’t have the privilege of knowing Michelle personally, I knew her smile, and through her loving Mom, I feel I knew her wonderful spirit. As condolences posted prior to mine indicate, Michelle was an angel on earth who must now watch over all of us from above. She was loved very much and made a lasting, loving impression on all who met her. My love and prayers are with you all.”
“Aunt Jennie & Family, May the Lord bless and keep everyone’s special memories of Shelly at heart, and one day we all will be with our Lord in Heaven, at our Home as promised. With God’s everlasting Love!”
“Jackie and family. Our deepest sympathy go out to your family. The loss of a child no matter the age is always tough. We will keep you in our thoughts and Prayers. “
“Jackie, I was shocked and saddened by the news of Michelle’s passing. No mother should ever have to experience such sorrow. Please accept my deepest sympathy and friendship during this difficult time and always.”
“Jackie, Cassie, Krystal & Ricky – I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Michelle will be missed. There is not a day that goes by that I don’t think of you guys. You are all in my thoughts. Love you all. “
“our prayers and thoughts are with family maygod bless you all “
“Jennie & Eddie, & Family – My thoughts and prayers are for Shellie and all the memories that surrounded you throughout her life. May comfort and healing come in it’s precious time. Call if you need to talk.”
“I was once again thinking about you today michelle. I miss you sooo much I can’t even believe its been over two years since you left us. I know you are in heaven now smiling down at us and laughing at all the crazy things we still do. Well I can’t wait til we all get to be up there together as a family again until that day comes I love you Michelle and tell Grandma I said I love her too I will see you both there, Love Krystle your lil sis”
“Michelle it’s been almost three year’s since I last saw you I miss you so much. I will never get over losing you, NEVER, I HAVE SO MUCH GUILT. Just today I saw a girl that looked just like you I couldn’t help but cry. I will never understand why this happened to you. You hoped to meet someone and have a life, someone to hold you and love. That’a all you wanted in life . And you believed in Jesus Christ our lord and savior. I will love you forever. “
“Mom is the word that I never thought was important, but Michelle I keep waiting for you to walk in and say MOM like you always did. It’s been almost three years. Still not anwsers. Why… Why..You are with me morning noon and night. when I lay my head down on my pillow I think of you asking me to take you to St Mary’s Hospital. That’s a mistake we will forever live with. I’m sorry……”
“Thinking of you not a day goes by that i don’t think of you i love and miss you soo much love always your little sis!”
Michelle I love and miss you everyday of my life. I will see you again. No more sorrow or pain.
Michelle, Sitting here thinking of you love and miss you forever. You are missing out on these sweet grandkids that you would love so much. You would be buying them everything. I can hear your high pitch laugh when they did something funny or bad. I love you forever.
Michelle, I love and miss you everyday wish you were here to see these sweet nieces and nephews that you would love so much. I will always have a void in my life. Until I see you again…. You deserved so much more in life. With you kind and gentle soul….