Rose G. Raley
April 11, 1925 ~ September 15, 2011
Services:
A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, September 20 at 11:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel, Leonardtown, MD with Fr. John Caulfield officiating. Interment will follow in Trinity Memorial Gardens, Waldorf, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 20, 2011 from 9:00 AM-11:00AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel, Leonardtown, MD .
Rose G. Raley, 86, of Mechanicsville, MD died at Takoma Park, MD on Thursday, September 15, 2011. Mrs. Raley was born on April 11, 1925 in Bryantown, MD and was the daughter of the late John and Barbara Grabis. She was married on November 3, 1945 in Bryantown, MD to James C. Raley, who preceded her in death on February 21, 1997. Mrs. Raley is survived by her children; John Raley (Hilda) of Weirton, WVA, Sylvia Scumaci of Tampa, FL, Ricky Raley (Bertha) of Chaptico, MD, and Gloria Copsey of Mechanicsville, MD as well as her six grandchildren; Kristie, Mickey, Jennifer, Crystal, Russell, and Billy and six great grandchildren; Tristin, Daniel, Dessie, Jason, Cody, and Kyra. Mrs. Raley is also survived by siblings; Theresa Abell, Helena Kraugh, Kitty Burch, Ellen Anderson, Mary Alice Bradley, Ralph Grabis, and Mary Jo Cusick, She was also preceded in death by a son in law Dagger Copsey as well as her siblings; Louise Eckloff, Raymond Grabis, Dutch Grabis, Martha Hodoba, Hilda Baker. Mrs. Raley graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1944 and was a homemaker. Mrs. Raley enjoyed: Crocheting, ceramics, bingo, crossword puzzles, duck pin bowling, and pitch. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 20, 2011 from 9:00 AM- 11:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel, Leonardtown, MD where a funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM with Fr. John Caulfield officiating. Pallbearers will be; Billy Copsey, Cody Coates, Jamie Fowler, David Abell, Jimmy Greenwell, and Danny Anderson. Interment will follow in Trinity Memorial Gardens, Waldorf, MD. Contributions in memory of Rose G. Raley may be made to the Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.
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“John,Hilda & family, Sorry to hear about your loss.Our thoughts and prayers are with you. “
“I have so many happy memories of Rosie. She will be greatly missed. My prayers are with each and every one of you during this difficult time. “
“Raley family, I am so sorry to hear about the lost of your mother, she was something, always just full of laughter and joy to be around. She is with all the special Angles. Love to all”
“Johnny,Sylvia,Ricky & Gloria, We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. I will always remember Aunt Rosie’s laugh and her heart warming ways. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family.”
“Johnny, Sylvia, Ricky & Gloria, Your mom was a very special lady & was my other mother. “
“Crystal, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. She seemed like such a sweet lady, you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Let us know if we can do anything for you. “
“Johnnie, Sylvia, Ricky & Gloria, we are so very sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. May your loving memories bring you & your family peace & comfort in the coming days. Our thoughts & prayers are with you. God Bless!”
“I am so sorry to hear about loss of your mom her and my mother talked a lot which was really good company for both of them she’s going to be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with your during this difficult time. “
“Gloria & family: I only met your Mom a few times but she always wore a smile. Keep your memories close & she will always be with you.”
“Gloria,Crystal,Billy and the Raley Family–Love to you all during the hardest part of your journey. No one or no words can take the pain away but the hugs and smiles seem to lift the pain for awhile. Enjoy the memories that your family and friends will bring and share in the week to come and know that you were always there. Her journey is over and now she’ll rest in God’s arms and join those whom she loved, who has already gone ahead. Love Snooky”
“Gloria, I am so sorry for your loss. She was a great lady. I will always remember her being there when we played in the creek next to her house when I was a kid. If there is anything that we can do please let me know. Love ya girl.”
“Gloria and family, I was so sorry to hear about your mother’s passing. She will be in our prayers.”
“Raley family, sorry for your loss of your mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. “
“Gloria, we are sorry to hear about your mother. May she rest in peace.”
“John & family we are so sorry to hear about your mom she was always so kind and a wonderful lady. “
“Gloria and family, we were so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you.”
“You guys are in our prayers and in our hearts. I know we both wish we were there. Grandma and Grandpa are together looking down on us. We love you all!”
“Uncle Rick, Aunt Bertha, Jennifer and Raley Family, I am sorry to hear of Mrs. Raley’s passing. I know you will miss her being around, but you always have the memories. Your enitre family is in our thoughts and prayers.”
“Johnnie, Sylvia, Ricky & Gloria, My deepest sympathies go out to you. I shall miss her sweet smile and “that laugh.” It seems just yesteday Danny Anderson and I were playing on a country road outside of her house, taking in the honeysuckle and finding whatever trouble we could come up with while Aunt Rosie lunched with her sisters! Godspeed!!! Love, Michael”
“Mom, You were so tired but now at peace. You will forever be on our minds and in our hearts. A few weeks ago we were talking about those roast beef dinners and all the trimmings. We will always remember Sunday dinners at the little house on the corner. We love you, Ricky and Bertha”
“Families are connected heart to heart, distance and death can’t break them apart. The tide recedes but leaves behind bright seashells on the sand, the sun goes down but gentle warmth still lingers on the land. The music stops and yet it echos on in sweet refrains… for every joy that passes, something beautiful remain. For as long as this family goes on, some part of you will remain. Love you Grandma <3 "
“Bill, sorry to hear about your loss. My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family.”
“Uncle Rick, Aunt Birtha, and Jennifer, we are very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire Raley family during this difficult time. Much Love… “
“Gloria & Family, So sorry to hear of your mom. I can remember the days, when I was one of the neighborhood kids and she was always full of laughter and fun no matter what. Our prayers are with you and your family at this sad time. “
“Ricky & family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Keep your memories close. Your mom will be greatly missed.”
“Uncle Rick, Aunt Bertha, Jennifer and Raley Family We are saddened to hear of your moms passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers “
“May she rest in pieace as god carrys her to heaven she will be missed.”
“Johnnie, Sylvia, Ricky & Gloria, we are so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. “
“Johnny,Sylvia,Ricky, and especially you Gloria, We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. The Lord has called another angel. She will be miss by all who knew her. You are a strong and loving family, keep your memories close. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.”
“I am so sorry to hear about aunt Rosie’s passing , her laugh was infectious and I will miss her a lot.Thank goodness we have the hope and the promise of seeing her again because of what our Lord Jesus has done for us.My love to all of you.”
“I wish so very much that I could be there with everyone to share the loss of my sweet grandmother. My heart and prayers are with my family even if I can’t be. Grandma will be missed, she was very special and will always be remembered that way. I love you Grandma. “
“Gloria, So sorry to hear of your Mother passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless, Louis and Janet”
“Gloria – I am so sorry to hear about your Mom’s passing. She was a very nice lady. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.”
“I am sorry for the loss of Aunt Rose. It’s been a few years since I have seen her, but she was a nice sweet lady and I enjoyed talking & getting to know her amd learning about the family.”