Lucy Mae Anderson
August 8, 1917 ~ December 19, 2008
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, December 24, 2008 in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bushwood, MD with Fr. Francis J. Early officiating. Interment will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Morganza, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends in the funeral home on Tuesday, December 23, 2008 from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM with prayers being said at 7:00 PM.
Lucy Mae Hurry Anderson, 91, of Clements, MD died December 19, 2008 at her home. Born August 8, 1917 in Clements, MD she was the daughter of Jon Donelan and Agnes Raley Hurry. She was the loving wife of Robert Lewis Anderson, Sr. whom she married on November 1, 1937 in St. Joseph’s Church in Morganza, MD and who preceded her in death on August 19, 2005. She is survived by children Robert Lewis Anderson, Jr. and his wife Dianne of Clements, MD and Virginia Mae Pierce and her husband John of Colton’s Point, MD. She is also survived by her siblings Philip Henry Hurry and Virginia Hurry Sapp, both of Clements, MD as well as nine grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her siblings John William “Scoogie” Hurry, Joseph Donald Hurry, Agnes Hurry Healey, Richard Hurry, James Raley Hurry, George Love “Scottie” Hurry and Betty Hurry Russell. A lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, she was a graduate of Margaret Brent High School “Class of 1935“. As a young woman she loved to write poetry. Her poems always reflected her love for God. She shared with her husband a love of horses which led her to compete in many county jousting events. Together, Lucy and her husband established Anderson’s Bar. She worked at Anderson’s until her retirement in 2003 at the age of 86. She was a kind person of deep religious faith who was loved by all. Her family came first and we all embraced her love. It was always about what she could do for you, putting everyone ahead of herself. We will miss her deeply. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, December 23, 2008 from 4:00 – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be said at 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, December 24, 2008 at 10:00 AM in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bushwood, MD with Fr. Francis J. Early officiating. Interment will follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Morganza, MD. Pallbearers will be Joseph Blair Anderson, James Craig Anderson, George B. Gibson III, William Todd Gibson, Joshua Brandon Pierce and James Leroy Pilkerton III. Contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650, and/or 7th District Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 7, Avenue, MD 20609.
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“Bob and Mae Mae: Another VIP from Clements. She is at peace now. She and Mom will see each other again. Take Care of each other now and I will keep you in my prayers. Mary Agnes”
“Your loss is shares by all who knew and loved, Aunt Lucy. She is in God’s peace, and you are in our prayers. Emily and Dennis Plank”
“Our sincere sympathy to all of the family. May she rest in peace. Please remember our love, thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May God bless us all.”
“Too all the Anderson Family, Sorry for your loss. It is a very difficult time to being going through this, but with a family as strong as yours, you will make it together. Our thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone of you.”
“Aunt Lucy is truly in heaven! She has prayed for all of us over the years and now the Lord is smiling because she is at home with Him. Bobby and Mae Mae, we send you our prayers. You were devoted to your Mom. What a grand lady!”
“Dearest Anderson Family… We are so sorry for your loss. Ms. Lucy was a wonderful lady and we know she will be missed greatly. Our hearts and prayers go out to you at this most difficult time. If there is anything we can do for you at this time, please don’t hesitate to ask. Love to you all! “
“Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the Anderson family and especially Bobby and Mae Mae. God has called another angel home to Him and she will always be watching over you. Our deepest sympathy.”
“To the Anderson Family- We are so sorry for your loss. May God bless your entire family and help you through these difficult times. Keep your memories of her in your heart. She was a great lady and will be missed by many. She is smiling down on all of you right now as your guardian angel.”
“Mae Mae, I know this has been a really difficult time for all of you. Know that your mom is in a very special and comfortable place right now; no longer in pain. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of your family. Take the time to grieve and look back on your life with her and know that she loved each and every one of you dearly.”
“Bobby, Mae Mae and families — My heart is heavy knowing what you are going through. Maw Maw Anderson was a classy lady. Not sure you remember, but the Lord took Maw Maw home on the same day he took Mom 16 years ago. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love you.. Luanne and family “
“Miss Lucy was a wonderful woman I (Anna) have known since I was a kid. Our deepest sympathy to the family.”
“OUR LOVE TO BOBBY AND MAE MAE AND THEIR FAMILIES. ROBERT STEELE AND DIANNE”
“To the Anderson family. So sorry for your loss. It’s hard anytime of year, but Christmas-time is extra tough. Our thoughts & prayers are with you.”
“Short Legs and Mae Mae, I have loved your Mom,as I have my own, since the day I met her many years ago. I have so many fond memories of our life and times together, as you well know. I’ll never forget the day she took that ride on the motorcycle with me. There is no doubt that those who knew your Mom,loved her,and will miss her. There is also no doubt that she is with God, and she will continue to work her blessings and miracles upon us. I feel so blessed to have known “Mom Lucy”, and been a part of her life. Joyce and I wish to express our sincere condolences, and want you to know that you are always in our thoughts and prayers. With Love and Sympathy, Don Purdy”
“To the entire Anderson Family, You are in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time. She was such a lovely lady and we are not surprised that God wanted her to be at his birthday party. You have so much to be proud of by having her as your Mom, Grandmother, In-Law, or sibling. I know that you will miss her dearly but her love will remain in the community and will be evident by the wonderful family that she leaves behind.”
“Dear BobBoy & Mae Mae, I know your Mom is in heaven with all of our loving departed.She was such a sweet, loving lady, ever giving. Mae Mae,I remember your Mom’s good cakes & mashed potatoes when we got to stay over night. Love to all of you, Jo “
“Miss Lucy will be missed by everyone in Clements. She was a sweet lady and her children and grandchildren learned well from her and Capt Robert. May she rest in peace. “
“To the Anderson Family. Our deepest sympathy extends to the whole family for the loss of Ms. Lucy. Be rest assured she is finally at peace and reunited with her love. Our thoughts, prayers and love to you all.”
“To all of Ms. Lucy’s family, My thoughts and prayers are with you. We all loved Ms. Lucy. God Speed!”
“TO ALL THE ANDERSON FAMILY, SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, MRS. LUCY WAS A WONDERFUL LADY, I NEW HER FOR A RIGHT GOOD WHILE, SHE IS NOW IN HEAVEN WITH HER HUSBAND ROBERT, THEY WILL BE MISSED. LEROY, YOU NEED ANYTHING BUDDY LET ME KNOW.”
“To family of Ms. Lucy, please remember and hold on to all the memories, and our thoughts and prayer to each of you. May God bless. Cindi & Al Huseman”
“Bobby, Dianne, Mae-Mae & Johnny, Deepest sympathy to all of you. May the memories ease your pain and help comfort you through the days ahead. “
“Dear Bobby and Mae Mae and families, I was shocked to see Lucy’s obit on the website that I check occasionally. Lucy was THE sweetest lady I’ve had the pleasure of knowing. She always had a smile no matter how bad she felt. She will surely be missed by all who knew her. My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to you at this most difficult time.”
“To the Anderson Family – We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Ms. Lucy. She was a wonderful lady. Your family is in our thoughts and our prayers. Have peace in knowing that she is in heaven watching over you. God bless you all.”
“I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. May God Bless you all and help you through the days ahead. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.”
“to mae mae and bobby, didn’t know your mom personally,only met her a couple of times,but she seemed very nice.whether i knew her or not,doesn’t mean a hoot,i’m sure she’s a loss to her family and especially the clements area.i offer my sympathy to you, and yours….”