Agnes Lillian Anderson
April 1, 1922 ~ August 11, 2009
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, August 14, 2009 at 12:30 PM at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Mechanicsville, MD with Fr. John Mattingly officiating. Interment will follow in Queen of Peace Cemetery, Helen, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Thursday, August 13, 2009 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be said at 7:00 PM
Agnes Lillian “Lil” Anderson, 87 of Mechanicsville, MD died August 11, 2009 at her residence. Born April 1, 1922, in Dynard, MD she was the daughter of the late James Dudley and Mary Agnes Lawrence Thompson. She was the loving wife of the late James Leo Anderson whom she married on December 28, 1940 in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bushwood, MD and who preceded her in death on August 15, 2001. She is survived by her children Ruth Ann Gainey and her husband Herb of Mechanicsville, MD, James William Anderson and his wife Patsy of Mechanicsville, MD, Mary Agnes Wood and her husband Johnson of Mechanicsville, MD and Anthony Leo Anderson and his companion Willie of Washington, DC as well as 8 grandchildren: Tammy Russell, Craig Anderson, Becky Stallings, Katie Wood, Brad Gainey, Chris Gainey, Andy Gainey and David Gainey, 12 great-grandchildren; Stephen Russell, Patrick Russell, Samantha Russell, Justin Nault, Corey Anderson, Cayden Anderson, Melissa Stallings, Hunter Darby, Jordan Morgan, Ryan Stallings, Raeney King and Jaedin King, and one great-great-grandchild, Wesley Russell. She was preceded in death by her sisters Frances Perry, Alberta Long, Lucille Lyon and Mary Thompson. A lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, Lil graduated from Margaret Brent High School “Class of 1940” and was a farmer. The family will receive friends on Thursday, August 13, 2009 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be said at 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, August 14, 2009 at 12:30 PM at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Mechanicsville, MD with Fr. John Mattingly officiating. Interment will follow in Queen of Peace Cemetery, Helen, MD. Pallbearers will be Brad Gainey, Chris Gainey, Andy Gainey, David Gainey, Craig Anderson and Mike Anderson. Contributions may be sent to Hospice of St. Mary’s County, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Condolences to the family may be left at www.mgfh.com.
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“Dearest Bill,Pat,Tammy, David & Children & Great Grandson Wesly, You are in our deepest thoughts and prayers. Let these thoughts and prayers help you get though this difficult time. With sisterly Love always and all ways; “
“Grandma we miss and love you.”
“Dearest RuthAnn, Herb and your entire family. My thoughts, prayers and condolences are with all of you. God bless each of you and your mom. “
“I’m so sorry about the death of Aunt Lillian. She was a good woman and will surely be missed.”
“Ruth Ann, Herb & family~ Thinking of you at this difficult time. May fond memories comfort you all.”
“”Dear Ruth Ann, My Prayers and condolence are with you and your family during this time””
“Mary Agnes, Snookums, Becky, Katie and family, Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of you. Cherish your memories. “
“Dear Brenda and Family, My prayers and condolence are with each of you at this time. Truly, Father John “
“”To the entire family my prayers and thoughts are with you during this diffcult time. May you find comfort in knowing your loved one is with God resting in perfect peace.”
“”Grandma” you will live in our hearts forever. Always know how much we loved you for who you were and will cherish every special memory you have given to us. We are so happy you and Grandaddy are together again. “
“Dear Ruth Ann and Family my prayers and thoughts are with you in your time of sorrow.”
“Ruth Ann, Herb and boys, You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We love you very much! Roger and Donna”
“To the entire family, We loved Lillian very much, she has a special place in our hearts. Our prayers are with you.”
“Dear RuthAnn,Herb and Family, Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you.”
“Mary Agnes, Snookums, and entire Anderson family. So sorry to hear of your loss. May your memories of good times together and may your faith comfort you at this time. Love, Tracey and family. “
“Mary Agnes, Snookums, Ruth Ann, Herb and Families – So sorry to hear about Mrs. Anderson. We will always remember the times we worked with Mrs. Anderson when we worked on the farm. Please accept our condolences and prayers.”
“With God’s love and the support of those who care so much,may you find the comfort and strength that will help you now and through the days ahead. With Sympathy “
“Tammy and family- So sorry about your grandmother. May your memories of her give you peace and comfort. You are in our thoughts and prayers.”
“Mary Agnes, My prayers and condolence are with you…”
“To the Anderson family, we were vey sad to hear of the loss of your beloved mother. She was a wonderful person and loved by many. May God comfort you and strengthen you through this difficult time. You will be in our thoughts and prayers throught the coming days. Jim and Pat Copsey”
“To all of the Anderson Family — So sorry for the loss of your Mother. She was a special lady and you all know you have a “Guardian Angel” looking over you now. Cherish the memories! You all are in our thoughts and prayers.”
“Pat and Bill, Tammy and family So sorry to hear of Mrs. Anderson’s passing…she is in good hands and is no longer suffering…you all will be in our prayers.”
“My dad knew Leo and Lillian and he always talked highly of them. I remember going over to the farm with Mr. Long and my dad when I was a young girl and Lillian showed me how to pick veggies. That was the only time I ever saw Leo and Lillian but her kindness will always be in my memory. The Isenberg’s”
“May God keep you and bless you in your time of sorrow. I Trust that you all will come through this with God’s help for in times of sadness, he will send comforter. My thoughts and prayers and with you”
“Dear Patsy Bill and family.Our love and prayers go out for your loss of your mother grandmother.May she rest in peace with God. May your heartful memories get you thru this difficult time. “