Elizabeth Ellen "Liz" Shade
May 10, 1948 ~ September 23, 2011
Services:
A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, September 30, 2011 at 11:00 AM in St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church, St. Mary’s City, MD with Fr. Scott Woods officiating. Interment will follow in St. James Catholic Cemetery, Lexington Park, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Friday, September 30, 2011 from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM in St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church, St. Mary’s City, MD.
Elizabeth Ellen Shade, 63 of Park Hall, MD died peacefully on September 23, 2011 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD. Elizabeth was fondly known as “Liz” and as “Bess” by her friends and family. She was born on May 10, 1948 in Park Hall, MD to Mary Rebecca Shade and the late William Alexander Shade. Liz received her education through the St. Mary’s County Public School system. She also completed her studies and graduated from the Women’s Job Corp Center in Huntington, West Virginia in 1967. She was a long time employee of the Peebles Department Store located in Lexington Park, MD, where she worked as an Assistant Manager. Bess enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She enjoyed holidays and family gatherings. Her favorite holiday was Christmas; she loved decorating the Christmas trees on her job and in her home. She loved listening to Old School Music, shopping, and casino trips with her friends. Some of her favorite hobbies included; sewing, knitting, crocheting, gardening, floral arranging, and especially cooking. Bess was an avid Washington Redskins, and NASCAR fan. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her brother, William A. Shade, Jr., and her two sisters, Doris Rebecca and Mary Lillian Shade. She is survived by three sisters, one brother and three brother-in-laws; Helen Thompson (John), Ann Shear n (John), George Shade, and Gladys White (Leonard). Along with her mother and siblings she leaves behind six nieces and six nephews, whom she also considered her “adopted” children; John Shearn, Jr., Kathy Hoard, Joseph Shearn, Denise Latten, Jessica Salgado, Alexander Shade, Sonya Shade, Carmelita Shade, William “Billy” Shade, III, Tiffany White, David “Alex” White, and Kevin Thompson. Liz leaves behind three uncles and two aunts; Robert Somerville, Calvert “Leo” Sewell, Paul Greenwell, Lillian Shade, and Florence Holt. She will also be deeply missed by some of her closest friends; Violet, Margaret, Lavancia, Mary, Janice, Aurora, Dee, Cathy, Brenda, Zelma, and Daisy. She also leaves behind many cousins, extended family members, friends, co-workers, and acquaintances. The family gratefully acknowledges with sincere appreciation the many expressions of sympathy through your many acts of kindness, flowers, donations, visits, phone calls and prayers. We are truly grateful for all of your support during our time of bereavement. The family will receive friends on Friday, September 30, 2011 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM in St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church, St. Mary’s City, MD. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on September 30, 2011 in St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church, St. Mary’s City, MD at 11:00 AM with Fr. Scott Woods. Interment will follow in St. James Catholic Cemetery, Lexington Park, MD. Pallbearers will be; Joseph Shade, Jr., James Shade, Gregory Shade, Donnie Shade, Arnold Sewell, and James T. Fenwick. The repast will follow immediately after internment. Family and friends are welcome to join us at the St. James Hall, St. James, Maryland. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.
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“I am so shocked to hear of Ellen’s passing. We were always happy to see each other. Two weeks ago, we had the opportunity to see each other and talk after, not having done more than wave to each other for quite a few years. We stood, and talked for a good while; enquireing of each others’ families and old friends. We talked about our mothers and how we must help to care for them now, that they are aging and, how blessed we are to still have them. We talked about the lost of her co-worker who had lost her battle with cancer just a short while ago and how much she still miss her. She ask me, if I was a member of Peebles Department Store’s Senior citizen program and, I told her that I wasn’t. She patiently, took the time to enter all of my information into the system, createing an account for me that allowed me to qualify for a discount on my purchases that night and, informing me that I would now, be eligible for a store discount on anything that I purchase on a Tuesday from now on. She insisted that I add the little store card to my key chain right there in her sight and put the larger card in my wallet. I am writing about the events of that evening because, they seems appropiate. Ellen was very cheerful in her spirit and, as I walked away from our visit, I felt better in my spirit too. Her cheerfullness that night, really made a difference in my emotions. I loved my purchases and I even, went back to the store the next week and looked for her but, she wasn’t there. And now, I know that she won’t be there ever again and, that makes my heart fell sad. To the family: I love you. I have always loved you because, you have always shown me nothing but, love and respect. May God Console you in your time of sorrow.”
“To the family, You have my deepest condolence. Keep the faith.”
“To the Shade Family, We are so sorry for the loss of your love one. We have known Liz a very long time; she was always so pleasant and always kept a smile upon her face. She will be missed, but never forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all God Bless.”
“To the Shade Families I send my thoughts and prayers.MY GOD BLESS YOU ALL time of sorrow. “
“SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOST BUT KEEP LOOKING UP WE WILL KEEP THE FAMILY IN OUR PRAYERS “
“My deepest condolences to Liz”s family. I worked with “Ms. Liz” for 4 years at Peebles. I was so shocked to hear of her passing. Liz was a great person to work with and a good friend. She will be missed.”
“My sympathy to the families and friends of Liz. She was a part of Peebles and it won’t be the same without her. Remember her with love and celebrate her life.”
“To the Shade and Somerville Families: You have my deepest sympathy during this sorrowful time. God Bless.”
“I have known Liz for along time, she was always so pleasant and willing to help others at a drop of a pin. I send my thoughts and prayers to her family. Liz may you rest in peace.”
“May God hold you close. May God bless your family and help them get through this sad time. Baby girl you will be missed by all. You are in our prayers always.”
“TO THE SHADE FAMILY, OUR CONDOLENCES GO OUT TO YOU. MAY LIZ REST IN PEACE. SHE WILL BE MISSED. THE FAMILY WILL BE IN OUR PRAYERS.”
“We were saddened to hear of Ellen’s death. You have our prayers and sympathy.”
“”To the Shade family, I wish to express my deepest sympathy to all the family. May god keep you in prayer.””
“My Heart Goes out to Liz’s Family. She was a great person and always eager to help. She was the heart & soul of Peebles Department Store and will be greatly missed.”
“Carmelita, Billy, Mrs Shade and the rest of the Shade family…. Liz was such a wonderful person whom I’ve know for years… Peebles will never be the same! You are all in our thoughts and prayers…. Rest in peace, Liz! “
“I had the honor and the pleasure to know and work with Liz at Peebles Department Store. I was very sorry to hear about her passing away. She was a wonderful manager and everyone had the greatest respect for her. I will miss seeing her when I go into Peebles to shop. May God bless your family at this time and give you joy and peace in all the happy memories of her life. My deepest condolence. Leslie V. (Price) Corbin”
“Our thuoghts and prayers are with you all at this time of sadness.Liz was a wonderful person and will be missed by all.May god bless you all and hope you all find peace in your hearts with the love of family and friends. Take care.”
“My heartfelt sympathy to Liz’s family. I will miss seeing her in Peebles. May she be at peace with her heavenly loved ones. My thoughts and prayers……..”
“No time on earth is long enough to share with those we love or prepare our hearts for good-bye. Auntie Bess, you have always been apart of my life and a second mom in more ways than one. I will hold tight to the memories of visits and summers in Maryland during those younger years 🙂 You were there for all of the major milestones from graduations to marriage. The holidays and talks in the kitchen will be different without you. I will find comfort in my memories of you and I know the rest of the family will do the same. I love you, rest now… Jessi”
“To the Shade family, my deepest sympathy. I worked with Liz at Peebles for several years and continued to shop there often seeing her. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. “
“Shade Families: You have my condolences. Keep your hands in the Lord’s hand and he will lead you and comfort you through this time of sorrow. The Lord is your my light and your salvation. God Bless. Hazel Hutcherson & Family”
“To The Shade Family, I am truely sorry to her of your loss. I always remember going into Peebles and seening Liz there, it was like her second home she was there so much. It will not be the same going in there and not seening her there anymore. Please know you all are in my thoughts and prayers.”
“My prayers and thoughts are with the family.”
“I am so sorry to hear of Liz’s passing, but I celebrate her life! Several years ago, my son was shopping for his first suit. After several stores, we were at Peebles Deparment Store with Liz. Liz helped him find a suit and accessories. As a young man, my son commented on how Liz treated him and how helpful she was to him. I told him that Liz just showed him what “True” Customer Service and respect was all about. As a young adult, he measures the customer service that he receives from others to what he received from Liz, years ago. Just shows that one person can make a difference. May the grace of God be with Liz for the blessings she bestowed on those who passed through her life!”
“On Tues I found out about Liz passing while on my weekly “senior” day of shopping at Peebles. As everyone, disbelief was my first reaction. Forty years ago we worked together and Kings Shoparama and thankfully we got to see each other often . My deepest sympathies and prayers to the family.. I don’t think going into Peebles will ever be the same without her smiling face .”
“You have our condolences. May God bless you.”
“I, as so many other Peebles shoppers, was shocked to her Ms. Shade had passed. It was quite a few years ago that Ms. Shade went above and beyond helping me find matching pieces to a bedding set. She called numerous stores and in the end I got everything I wanted. When I saw her at Peebles, I would always say “Hello Ms. Shade!”. I have and always will remember her. Rest in peace Ms. Shade.”
“Helen and family, So sorry to hear of your sister’s passing. Will keep you all in my prayers. May God continue to bless all of you.”