Mary P. Burroughs
May 30, 1921 ~ January 23, 2012
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at 10:00 AM in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Mechanicsville, MD with Fr. Ansgar Laczki officating . Interment will follow in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery, Morganza, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Friday, January 27, 2012 from 5:00- 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD.
Mary M. (Pilkerton) Burroughs, 90, of Mechanicsville, MD, died on January 23, 2012 in Solomon’s, MD. Born on May 30, 1921 she was the daughter of the late Helen Mae Wood and William Archie Pilkerton, Sr. She was the loving wife of the late Thomas Maddox Burroughs, Sr., whom she married on December 27, 1941 in Immaculate Conception Church, Mechanicsville, MD. Mrs. Burroughs is survived by her children; Mary B. Tice, E. Dianne B. McWilliams (Andy), Brenda S. Wood (Rick) from Mechanicsville, MD., and Thomas M. Burroughs, Jr., (Jeanette) of Waldorf, MD, 7 grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren. She is also survived by siblings William Archie Pilkerton, Jr. and Roberta Guy of Mechanicsville, MD., Muriel Bowling of Charlotte Hall, MD., and Carolyn Connelly of Leonardtown, MD. Mrs. Burroughs is preceded in death by a son in law Herb Tice, siblings; James Arthur Pilkerton, Bernadine Knott, Virginia Knott, and Lenwood (Teeny) Pilkerton. Mary graduated from Margaret Brent High School in 1939, and worked as an Office Manager for State Farm Insurance for 30 years retiring in 1993. She was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, and her greatest joy in life was her family, friends, and her greatest hobby was her flowers. The family will receive friends on Friday, January 27, 2012 in the Mattingley-Gardner Funeral Home Chapel from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at 10:00 AM in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Mechanicsville, MD with Fr. Ansgar Laczko officiating. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Morganza, MD. Pallbearers will be; Mark Bowling, Timothy Guy, Bill Knott, Dale Pilkerton, Jr., Michael Burroughs, and Michael Matthews. Honorary Pallbearers will be grandchildren and great grandchildren. Contributions may be made in memory of Mary M. Burroughs may be made to Mechanicsville Vol. Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 15, Mechanicsville, MD. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A, Leonardtown, MD.
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“Doll, Tommy, Diane and Brenda, so sorry to hear about your Mother passing. We will keep uou all in our prayers. “
“Dear Family, We are sending you our love and prayers, and certain that your Mom and Dad are having a wonderful reunion. God bless you all. “
“Dear Family, You are all very special to us and are in our thoughts and prayers as is “Mama”. She was a lovely lady who always made us feel like a part of her family. She will be missed by many but most of all by the wonderful family that she leaves behind. Let us know if there is anything that we can do to make the next few days easier for you. In Friendship,”
“Dear Brenda and family, Your mother is truly one of a kind and she will be missed by so many people, including myself. I pray for your strength during this difficult time.”
“Diane, Doll, Brenda and family, we are sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. No matter where or when you saw her she always had a smile and took time to speak and give you a hug. Another little piece of the “village” has gone but I am sure she is greeting everyone above with her beautiful smile. Life will be different now without her but your memories will give you comfort in the days ahead. Our prayers are with you.”
“Archie, Roberta and the entire Pilkerton family. Our sincere condolences are with you in your time of sorrow. Remember all the fond memories of Mary.”
“Mom Mom you will be missed by many. Being a kid I always loved going to your house. Every holiday you made it special for all. One thing I will always remember is playing catch with you. Its funny the little things that you remember. But for me I always couldnt wait to throw the softball around with you. Im glad that you will have the chance to see Boppy again. I know you miss each other. Im proud to call you my Grandmother ( Mom Mom) Love you always. Herby”
“Dear Brenda and family, It is a sad time now but it helps to remember all the good times. Your mom lived a long life and I am sure she realizes how wonderful you were to her. We will be out of town during the services but will be thinking about you and you will be in our prayers. Take care.”
“My sincere condolences to her family. May she rest in peace.”
“Doll & Diane: Words cannot express the sorrow that we feel for your loss. Your grandmother Nora Pilkerton & my grandmother Doshie Pilkerton Murphy were sisters. Your mother was a very attractive woman, and was always dressed so nice. You will have your memories to cherish forever. The family will be in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless all of you. Love Doris & Skip Jones”
“She was such a beautiful lady. In spirit and body. May she rest in peace.”
“To My Dad, Im so sorry for the loss of your mom. She is going to be with Boppy now. May they both rest in peace.”
“”Burroughs Family, Extending much sympathy during this time of sorrow and praying that God will comfort you and give you strength for tomorrow”.”
“Miss Mary was a sweetheart. I will miss those hugs she would give me every time I saw her. There is now another angel in heaven. I will keep you in my prayers. “
“Brenda and Family- I never realized that her middle name was Magdalen…how fitting that a beautiful name be bestowed upon such a beautiful person as your Mom. We’ve always said it… your family epitomizes kindness and genuine care for others, and it is never more obvious than the way you took care of her when she needed you. It serves as a great lesson for all of us. May she rest peacefully in God’s loving arms. “
“Tommy, Diane and Family…So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. I know only to well the pain all of you are feeling. Cherish the memories and know that now you all have a beautiful Guardian Angel watching over you. Sending my sincere/heartfelt sympathy and condolences to all of you.”
“Diane and Andy – we are so sorry for your loss. Your mother was a beautiful lady. Your parents are now together again. I hope you find peace in knowing your friends are praying for you during this time.”
“Tommy and family, sorry to hear of your loss of your mom. Be strong for each other, and God bless.”
“To all the families: So sorry to hear of your loss. Just know she is no longer in pain,and will now be a guardian angel to you all. She will be in my thoughts and prayers. Take care of each other.”
“Dear Brenda, Diane, Doll and Tommy, Dennis and I are so sorry to hear of your mom. She lived a long and wonderful life. She was such a gracious women and had time to share it with everyone she met. You know she is in heaven with your dad and loving every bit of it. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers during this sad time. “
“Doll, Diane, Brenda and Family – So sorry to hear about your Mom’s passing. She was always a pleasant person to be around and she always looked so nice and neat. You know she must have been special for God to have called her home to be one of his Angels. Hold close all the wonderful memories and she will live on forever. I am keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. “
“Charlotte, Doll & Family, I am sorry to hear of “Mom Mom’s” passing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.”
“Dear Doll, Diane, Brenda, and family, I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of “Mom Mom”. I have fond memories of her, and always thought she looked so pretty! I actually have her on our wedding video, dancing and having a great time at the reception, as well as sweet “Boppy”. Great memories. “
“Brenda and Rick, Our prayers are with you during this time. She was such a nice and caring lady.”
“Our sincerest sympathy to all the family especially to Diane and Andy. She was such a beautiful lady! We send you our love and will remember all of you in our prayers.”
“Diane and family, my deepest condolences on your loss. May she rest in eternal peace.”
“To the Burroughs Family: You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”
“To Mary’s Entire Family : Frank and I are in Florida and were sorry to hear of Mary’s passing. She was a lovely lady . She volunteered at St. Mary’s Hospital Gift Shop with us and was a delight. You all will be remembered in our thoughts and prayers.”
“Our sincere condolences to the entire Burroughs family.”
” Our sincere condolences at this most trying of times. Mary was very nice and we always enjoyed being with her at the parties and other family gatherings. She was one of my many great walzing partners and was always alot of fun. On behalf of Janet and myself, may she rest in peace.”
“To my Dad and the rest of the family, I am sending my love to you all today and tomorrow..I will always remember going to MomMom’s house with my Dad (her only son) and cutting her grass and getting attacked by bees and at first her and my dad thought I was dancing, then MomMom came running outside with meat tenderizer rubbing me down from the stings…Love you all and She is now with Boppy. R.I.P from the Mazuryk family <3"
“To the Burroughs family, please accept our most sincere condolences on the loss of a fine lady and know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.”