Mary Cecilia Pope
July 12, 1922 ~ July 12, 2010
Services:
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Saturday, July 17th, 2010 at 10:00AM in Our Lady's Catholic Church, Leonardtown, MD with Fr. Lawrence Young officiating and Fr. Ron Potts co-officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Friday, July 16, 2010 from 5:00PM - 8:00PM in the Mattingly Gardiner Funeral Home with prayers being recited at 7:00 PM.
Mary Cecilia (Abell) Pope, 88, of Redgate (Leonardtown), Maryland passed away on July 12, 2010 with her family by her side at St. Mary’s Nursing Center after a long battle with Dementia and Alzheimer’s. Born on July 12, 1922 in Redgate (Leonardtown), Maryland she was the daughter of the late Robert McGuire Abell and Laura Alice (Owens) Abell. Mary Cecilia was preceded in death by her husband James Jerry Pope, Sr. in 1980 and her daughter Lois Marie Pope in 1962. She is survived by her children Mary Germaine (Pope), Geary and fiancé Jimmy Burroughs, Phyllis Ann (Pope), Burroughs (Bobby) of Mechanicsville, James Jerry Pope, Jr., (Rhonda) John McGuire, (Jackie) Pope (Mary Pat) of Leonardtown and Charles Donald (Donnie) Pope, (Kim) of St. Mary’s, Ga. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, Dennis Michael Pope of Pontchatoula, LA, Jeffrey Scott Burroughs (Robyn) of Huntingtown, MD, Jason Ray Burroughs, (Amanda) of Hollywood, MD, Jennifer Ann (Burroughs) Murphy, (Matt) of Lusby, MD, Heidi Marie Pope (Scott) of Port Charlotte, FL, Eric McGuire Pope, Shannon Leigh Pope of Leonardtown, MD, Taylor Autumn Pope of St. Mary’s, Ga. And seven great-grandchildren Nicholas Horton, Tyler Burroughs, Jacqueline Horton, Alyssa Horton, Peyton Murphy, Lydia Murphy and Carson Burroughs. Mary Cecilia graduated from Great Mills high School Class of 1941. After graduation from high school she worked at Duke’s Restaurant in Leonardtown. When contractors arrived at Cedar Point ( Patuxent Naval Air Station) she applied for and got a job as a clerk on the base and worked there for a period of time. In later years she worked at the Ben Franklin Store in Leonardtown, she was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a talented, caring and giving person. She enjoyed her family and sharing her time and many talents with her family and friends. Her talents were many, she was an excellent seamstress and made everything from clothing for her children to a large array of crafts after her family was grown. Among the many gifts she gave her family were the wonderful handmade gifts which are now priceless. Although sewing, crocheting, embroidery and various other needle works were one of her great joys, she also had a special way with plants and could take the smallest leaf or weakest plant and in a few weeks very proudly show you her beautiful plant. The family will receive friends on Friday, July 16, 2010 from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. with prayers at 7:00 P.M. at Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. Prayers will be recited by Father Young. Pallbearers will be: Dennis M. Pope, Jeffery S. Burroughs, Jason R. Burroughs, Eric M. Pope, Robert (Bobby) Johnson and Melvin Pilkerton. Honorary Pallbearers will be Grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, July 17, 2010 at 10:00 A.M. in Our Lady’s Catholic Church in Medley’s Neck, MD 41348 Medley’s Neck Road, Leonardtown, MD. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. In Lieu of flowers Memorial Contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Washington Chapter Southern Maryland Office, P.O. Box 1936, LaPlata, MD 20646, Leonardtown Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 299, Leonardtown, MD 20650, and Our Lady’s Catholic Church, 41348 Medley’s neck Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650.
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“Mary, Phyllis and Family, Your mother is now at peace and in a better place. Please know that you are in our thoughts and will remain there during this diffcult time. In Friendship,”
“Mary, we want to offer our sincere condolences to you and your family in loss of your Mom. We so admired your love and devotion to her for so many years. We pray God will give you comfort in knowing she is now at peace and not suffering any more.”
“Phyllis and family, So sorry to hear about your mom. We won’t be able to be with you but please know that our thoughts and prayers are there. Love Phil and Ginger”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.”
“Jackie and Family: I am sorry to hear about your Mom. Our thoughts are with you and we will keep you in our prayers.”
“Phyllis: Sorry for your loss. May God Bless you all during this difficult time.”
“I extend my sincere sympathy to the Pope family on the loss of Mary Cecelia. I carry good childhood memories of visits to the Pope family’s Redgate home. Mary Cecelia had such a sweet and gentle manner. Her sewing and gardening talent amazed me. She was my mother’s good friend and I hope that they are having a great visit today.”
“Jerry, I am very sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. If there is anything you need, I will be glad to assist you in any way. “
“Donnie and Family: We are so sorry for your loss. If there is anything we can do for you and your family please do not hesitate to let us know. Your Friends and Co-workers FLETC SVC”
“Jerry, Sorry to hear the loss of your mother, may she rest in peace.”
“To Jerry and the Family, I am so sorry to hear about your mother You are in my prayers. God Bless “
“Mary Germaine and Family: Sorry to hear of your loss. May you find comfort in knowing she is at peace. You are in my thoughts and prayers”
“Mary Germaine: So sorry to learn of the death of your mother, I know how devoted you have been taking care of her. She was very fortunate to have you as a daughter. We will keep you in our prayers, May God bless the Pope family. Love Doris & Skip Jones”
“Jerry, We have you in our thoughts and prayers. We’re so sorry to learn of your Mom’s passing. May God be with you and your family.”
“My deepest, heartfelt sympathy to all of Mrs. Pope’s family. I shall miss seeing her at the Nursing Center. Each evening that I visited my loved one, Mrs. Pope’s daughter was there visiting and taking care of her Mother. Such a loving, caring relationship. May she rest in peace and may God give her family strength during this sad time. Sincerely……….”
“Jerry,Mary, Germaine,Phyllis & Bobby: Jenny and I are so sorry to learn of the passing of your mother Jenny will always remember your mother working in the 5 & 10 store in leonardtown she was so much fun to work with. Our prayers and thoughts are with each and every one of you during this time.”
“The memories of growing up in Leonardtown and of your family will always be in my heart. Your mother and father were so good to my Dad (Booker Mattingly) and I will always be grateful and hold on to those memories. You are in my thoghts and prayers, God bless your family during this difficult time.”
“To the Pope Family: Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”
“We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. She was a great neighbor.”
“Donnie, You know my thoughts and prayers are with you. Your mother (and your family) were so kind to Kyle and I during a difficult time in our lives. Kim and I still smile and laugh at some of the moments we shared with your Mom during those summers. She was a kind woman with a wonderful sense of humor. Your mom is at peace now and I pray you will find peace as well. I love you, Vicki”
“Mary, Sorry to hear of your loss. Your mother must have been a lovely lady to have reared such a caring daughter. My prayers are with you.”
“Uncle Donnie, I was so sorry to hear about your mother. My thoughts are with you. Love Kyle”
“Mary, Phyllis, and family, Sorry to hear about your Mom, what was a dear sweet lady she was. I’m sure she is at peace and will now be watching over the family.”
“Donnie, We were so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. Please know that you and your family remain in our prayers. If we can help you in any way, please do not hesitate to call on us.”
“Donnie, please know that our prayers are lifted for you and your family. God is Good. Let us know if we can help in any way.”
“Mary Germaine….So sorry to learn of your Mom’s passing. I know how devoted you have been to your Mom. She was very fortunate to have such a devoted daughter as you. I will miss our “chats” and seeing you and your Mom in the dining room on my way up to see my Mom. My heartfelt condolences to you and the entire Pope family.”
“”Mary and Family:Sorry to hear the loss of your mother,I will keep you in my prayers””
“My Sympathy is extended to each and every family member of Mary Cecilia. Mary Germaine, I admire you so much for the love and care you gave her.Take care all”
“Donnie Kim & Taylor and all the family, My sincere condolences for your loss from across the big pond. May she rest in Peace.”
“MARY GERMAINE AND FAMILY: HAVING KNOWN YOUR MOM SINCE WE WERE IN SCHOOL. SHE WAS A FINE AND CARING LADY. I KNOW SO WELL WHAT IT TAKES TO CARE FOR ILL PARENTS. YOU WERE AND STILL ARE AN EXCEPTIONAL DAUGHTER, AS WELL AS YOUR OTHER SIBLINGS. YOUR MOTHER IS HAPPY NOW, KNOWS ALL OF YOU LOVED AND CARED FOR HER. BLESS ALL OF YOU.”
“Jackie,Donnie and the rest of the Pope family: So sorry for the loss of your mom, she was always so nice to me, my thoughts and prayers go out to you all.”
“To each of you, My deepest sympathy at the passing of your Mother. My fondest memory of your Mom is talking with her about all of you when she worked at Ben Franklin. It has been a long journey for her and for you and now she is at peace. God bless you all. Love, Linda Chakales”
“To the Pope Family, I am sorry for your lost, Mary I new that you were there all the time taking care of her. When my sister Stephanie Abell was there, we would alway come around when I had her in the wheel chair and talk to you and see how your mother was doing. Take care of yourself.”
“Maine, What can one say at a time like this! Our prayers and thoughts are with you and our love also. You have been in my thoughts ever since I saw Jimmy at Lennys on Monday. I know the care and love you gave to your Mother and having already done that we know what you have gone through. We will not be at the prayers or funeral as I do not attend them anymore as it to up-setting to me. Love Louis”
“We are so saddened to hear of the loss of Mrs. Pope. She was a strong fighter right till the end. Those of you left behind must be very proud, to have had such a wonderful mother. May God bless all of you, and we will keep you in our prayers.”
“Mary, We were so sorry to hear about your mom. You are in our prayers.”
“Donnie, Kim, Taylor and the family, we are sorry for the loss of your mother/grandmother. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Love the Youhas Family”
“Mary and Jim: You two took such very good care of her. She was a very lucky person. You are in our thoughts and prayers. “
“So sorry about your mom Mary. I will miss having you to talk to at the nursing home. God bless you and your family.”
“We are very sorry about your Mother. Our prayers and with you during this difficult time.”
“To the Pope family: There are very few people I know who never say a bad thing about anyone and Mary Cecelia was at the top of that list-what a wonderful Christian and kind lady. She will be welcomed into eternity with open arms by the lord she served so well and her family members who have gone before. The world was a better place for having her in it and Heaven will be even more serene for her being there. Rest in eternal peace my wonderful friend.Prayers to her entire family.”
“My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the entire Pope family. I had the pleasure of working with Mrs. Pope @ the Ben Franklin store in Leonardtown for several years. I learnd a lot from her about materials, crafts and sewing. She will be sorely missed, but you can take comfort in knowing that she is now at home with her Savior and Maker, our Lord Jesus Christ. It doesn’t take away the pain, but it eases it to know she is now at peace. You are in my thoughts and prayers.”
“TO all the Pope Family, our deepest sympathy to you all at this most difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely Wayne and Joan”
“Phyllis, My deepest sympathy to you and all your family on the passing of your mother. Your mom rescued me a number of times when I was wandering lost & confused in the fabric department at Ben Franklin. She was so patient with me. I hope that your many happy memories of her will bring you comfort in the days ahead.”
“Phyllis, Bobby & Family,I’m sorry to hear the loss of your mother. I did not know her personally, but from the pleasure of having known you Phyllis and you Bobby along with your family for quite a few years, if she was anything like you, she had to be a wonderful women. Please accept our condolences and our prayers are with you. Love to all! Cheryl and Family”
“Phyllis: We were so sorry to hear about your mother’s passing. Take comfort in kowing she is at peace. Our sympathy and prayers go out to your family.”