Shirley Ann Thomas
September 10, 1931 ~ February 5, 2012
Services:
A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 10:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD with Pastor James Bell officiating. Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Bushwood, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 from 5:00 PM-7:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD.
Shirley Ann Thomas, 80, of Colton’s Point, MD formerly of Hyattsville, MD., died on February 5, 2012 in Lexington Park, MD. Born on September 10, 1931, she was the daughter of Lawrence and Florence McGrath. Shirley is survived by her children; Sharon Wertz (Tom) of Riverdale, MD., Karen Fox (Jim) of Anthony, FL., James Thomas (LaVonne) of Ft. Meyers, FL., Ronald Thomas (Debbie) of Ellicott City, MD., Neal Thomas of Baltimore, MD., 8 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, and a brother David McGrath of Colton’s Point, MD. She is preceded in death by her siblings; James McGrath, Teresa Rousseau, Charles McGrath, Donald McGrath, Mary Adams, and Raymond McGrath. She moved from Hyattsville, MD. In 1992 to St. Mary’s County, and worked in Adult Education Food Service at the University of Maryland for over 20 years retiring in 1992. Shirley loved her trips to Las Vegas, college basketball and football, she was an avid Redskins fan, and loved Capt. Leonard’s cream of crab soup. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 10:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home with Pastor James Bell officiating. Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Bushwood, MD. Pallbearers will be; Ronald Thomas, Joe McGrath, Jim Fox, and Lenny Wertz. Contributions made be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650 and/or Seventh District Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 7, Avenue, MD 20609. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A, Leonardtown, MD.
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“You were a wonderfull mother, grandmother,also a great woman.You will be greatly missed.We all love you. Adam,Amanda,Jaiden and Lelen. We all will be back together one day.”
“May you take comfort in knowing an angel is watching over you and that you are at peace. You are very close in every thought and prayer. God Bless you Shirley, I will always remember how sweet you were to my girls, Tiffany and Tara Marie, and to me. Rest in peace. XO Diane “
“I will miss your funny sense of humor and all the great times on the water. You are loved and will always be cherished in my heart. God bless your soul and may you rest in peace. Love always and forever, your granddaughter Tiffany Thomas “
“So sorry to hear of Shirley’s passing. She was a very sweet person. Thoughts and Prayers to all of her Family.”
“Memories held in your heart are everlasting. Thinking of you, praying for you,and loving you as always. “
“I am so, so sorry. Know that we are all thinking of you and wishing you strength as you deal with your grief. Hold on tight to your mom’s memories, she is there, watching you. God bless.”
“You and your family are in my prayers. Hold onto God’s unchanging hand. He knows you and he has you covered each and everyday. Love you.”
“Memories held in the heart are everlasting. Thinking of you and loving you as always.”
“We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.”Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, LOVE leaves a memory no one can steal.””
“Mom We will miss you and your sense of humor.God knew you were unhappy and he called you home. Happy Trails “