Gloria Mae Wood
December 4, 1940 ~ March 4, 2015
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at 10:00 AM in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Mechanicsville, MD with Father Michael Tietjen officiating. Interment will follow in Trinity Memorial Gardens Waldorf, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Monday, March 9, 2015 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD.
Gloria Mae (Guy) Wood, 74, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on March 4, 2015 in Washington, DC. Born on December 4, 1940 in Loveville, MD, she was the daughter of the late Mary Elizabeth (Mattingly) Guy and Claude Byron Guy. Gloria was the loving wife of Harold Eugene Wood, whom she married on September 23, 1961 in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Morganza, MD. Gloria is survived by her children; Dale Wood (Judi), Rhonda Wood, and Sheryl Butler (David) all of Mechanicsville, MD, 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Siblings; Dorothy Marie Thompson (Paul) of Colton’s Point, MD, Juanita Chapdelaine (Mike) of Bowie, MD, Kay Hayden (Al), Paul B. Guy (Nancy) all of Avenue, MD, Raymond P. Guy (Susan) of Clements, MD, and sister in-law Grace Ann Guy of Clements, MD. She was preceded in death by her brothers Claude E. Guy and Bryon L. Guy. She attended Elementary School at St. Josephs in Morganza, MD. Gloria graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in 1959, and worked as a Chief Clerk in the Meter Division with Southern Maryland Electric Company Coop in Hughesville, MD for 35 years, retiring in March, 2000. Gloria was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Mechanicsville, MD, where she enjoyed decorating for Christmas and Easter well as singing in the 9:00AM church choir. Gloria enjoyed Dancing, bowling, shopping, and bunco. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and friends. The family will receive friends on Monday, March 9, 2015 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at 10:00 AM in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Mechanicsville, MD with Father Michael Tietjen officiating. Interment will follow in Trinity Memorial Gardens Waldorf, MD. Pallbearers; Nicholas Wood, David E. Butler, III., William S. Wood, Jr., Robert A. Wood, Shawn Guy, and Kevin Thompson. Honorary Pallbearers; Larry Wood, Andy Guy, Al Hayden, Jr., and Jason Guy. Contributions may be made to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Building Fund P.O. Box 166 Mechanicsville, MD 20659, and/or Mechanicsville Vol. Rescue Squad P.O. Box 15 Mechanicsville, MD 20659.
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“My throughts and prayers are with Wood and Guy family. Life brings tears, smiles and memories. The tears dry, the smile fades, but the memories live on forever. With deepest sympathy .”
“Harold, Rhonda and family, we are so sorry for your loss. We loved her dearly. Our memories will always be in our hearts. God bless you all. Love you all. “
“Harold and your family I am so sorry for your loss.I feel very blessed to have spent some happy times with her God comfort you all”
“Harold and family, We are so saddened to hear of the loss of Gloria. What a fine gal she was – just as pretty inside as she was outside. It is the Lord’s gain to have Gloria in heaven with Him. May she Rest in Peace.”
“Harold and family I am so sorry to hear about Gloria passing. You are in my prayers”
“Harold, Rhonda and Dale, I’m at a loss for words and in total shock. Having worked with Gloria for a while in the meter dept., I got to know her and didn’t take long to make a friend. Always smiling and always pleasant to be around. Gloria was well loved by her coworkers. I will miss Gloria very much. Always know that she’s still wearing that lovely smile of hers up in heaven as she watches over her family from heaven. Your family is in my prayers during this difficult time. “
” Gloria was so kind! I know she will really be missed by your family. I pray Our Lord will very soon help you with this sorrow.”
“I am so sorry for your loss and will keep you all in my prayers. Gloria was always so kind and thoughtful to those she met. I will miss her greeting each Sunday.”
“Harold and family, We were so sorry to hear of Gloria’s passing. May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with her comfort you and your family .”
“To the family from Mikie, All my love to you. Very sad to loose Aunt Gloria but heaven has a new Angel!!! “
“Uncle Harold, Dale, Rhonda and Sheryl, So very sad to hear of your loss and all of our loss of Aunt Gloria. Shocked and saddened by this news. Love to you and the family! “
“Harold and family. Sorry for your loss Gloria was a very special lady my prayers will be with you and your family. If there is anything I can do please call me. “
“Harold, Sheryl, Rhonda and Dale, We are so very sorry for your loss. I know no words can ease your pain right now, but I do hope that it does help you to know that you are loved by so many. Hugs. John 16:22 So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you. “
“Our hearts ache for all of you. It is hard to understand why God takes people we love from us. However, when the Lord calls our loved ones home, he leaves a gift of memories that will last a life time. Gloria was a wonderful lady which is so evident by the special family she leaves behind. Hugs.”
“Harold and family, extending much sympathy during this time of sorrow and praying that God will comfort you and give you strength for tomorrow. “
“Have known Gloria and her family since high school. She was a lovely person and will be missed by all.”
“Harold annf family, we are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Gloria was definitely a special person. She will be greatly missed. “
“Harold and family. So sorry to hear about your loss. Gloria was such a sweet person. We just saw you two at Geneva s Christmas get together and enjoyed talking to you both. “
“Harold, Children and Brothers and Sisters – it was heartbreaking to here this terrible news. She was beautiful inside and out. Everyone who knew her, loved her. I will always remember her beautiful smile. God bless each of you in this sad time.”
“Harold, Dale, Rhonda and Sheryl, so very sorry for your loss. Gloria was a one of a kind sweetheart, may she rest in peace. “
“Harold and Rhonda, I am so sorry to hear of Gloria’s passing. She was a beautiful person with such a beautiful spirit. Hold your faith close and take care of each other. You are in my thoughts and prayers.”
“Harold and Family, we are so sorry for your loss, but be comforted knowing that Gloria is now in glory. She was a beautiful person – inside and out. The family will be in our prayers.”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with Gloria’s family. Her beautiful smile will be missed. Good memories will give you comfort and peace in the days ahead.”
“Harold and family we are so sorry and will keep her in our prayers. We will always remember her beautiful smile.”
“We are so shocked and sad to hear of Gloria’s passing. We so enjoyed our senior bowling and our after bowling lunches. Gloria was so sweet,kind and such a beautiful lady. We are sad to know she will no longer join our bowling fun. She will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers to Harold. May your memories comfort and sustain you. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.”
“Harold and family. We will continue to pray for you all. Gloria was very special and has left a big whole in all our hearts. She will be missed by all. If there is anything at all you need, please do not hesitate to call.”
“Our sincerest sympathy to Harold and all the family. She was so beautiful and want you to know we are here for you. Sending you lots of love and prayers too.”
“Harold, Rhonda and family, I am sorry to hear about the passing of Gloria. Smiles will fade, tears will dry, but memories will live forever in your hearts. May God bless you and help you during these hardest days. RIP”
“Harold and Family: I was so sorry to hear about Gloria’s passing. She is at peace and with God in paradise. “
“Harold and family, It is with such sadness that I send this note of sympathy. The Lord must have needed a really special angel in taking her to be with him. May your many wonderful memories carry you through these difficult times. Loved that beautiful smile and all that sweetness. She will be missed by so very many friends. Hugs “
“We are sorry to hear you have lost your loved one Gloria,she was a wonderful person.we will all miss her.Our prayers are with you all.”
“Harold and Family: So sorry to hear about Gloria. Take care. God Bless. “
“Harold and family. It was a surprise when hearing of Gloria being sick. How quickly things have changed with her passing. Recollecting our years as cousins visiting during the summers of our youth, Gloria, along with all her siblings left some wonderful memories. Feel her peace and love for us all. Stay in good health and continue that love and caring. Prayers and love to you all…Jay “
“Harold and family: We are praying for all of you; Gloria was always smiling and so sweet, treating everyone with kindness. Take care and always know that she is with you every step of the way until you meet again.”
“Harold, I am so sorry to hear of Gloria’s passing. I met Gloria through Narfe, such a nice person to know. You have my deepest sympathy. “
“Harold and Family, what a shock to hear of Gloria’s passing. She was such a lovely person, kind to everyone she met. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.”
“Harold and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family. She was such a sweet, beautiful person and now she is an angel in heaven. “
“I was so sorry to hear of Gloria’s passing. Please know that, even though I am unable to attend her services, I am with you in thought and definitely in prayer at this time. She was always so sweet and I know you will have many beautiful memories of her to help you through this emotional times. May she rest in peace. Love to all the Guy and Wood family.”
“Dear Harold, and family, I was so sad to learn of Glorie’s passing. She was such a lovely, caring person. I am grateful I was able to visit with you in January. I shall treasure those memories of her.”
“Rhonda, So sorry of the passing of your mother. She will still be with you in your heart, remember that. That will be a lot of comfort for you to know that. Sympathies to the whole family.”
“To Harold, Children, Grandchildren and Family… Sending warm thoughts and prayers for healing and strength your way…. God called an Amazing Lady home to join his Angels … and how blessed the Choir in Heaven, to have Gloria’s sweet voice join them in song. “
“Harold, Rhonda and Guy Family, Although words are of little comfort at a time like this, we want you to know that you ALL are in our thoughts and prayers. Never met a sweeter person than Gloria. “
“Harold and family, our prayers are with you at this most sad time in life. Gloria will be missed by everyone she has touched. May God bless and comfort you. “
“Harold, I wish that I could reach right through this computer and hold you tight.I could see the love between you and Gloria. It was a wonderful sight to see. So glad to have gotten to see her at the Northern Center last month . I am so glad that you had so many wonderful years together.A love like that is rare. Much love to you my friend and hold on to the memories.She was a jewel. Ginger”
“Harold and family may God be with you we have lost one of the kindest nicest people to walk this earth in Gloria she will be missed!”
“My Love, Prayers and Deepest Sympathy to the Wood family. I met Gloria thru bunco, she was just a lovely lady, always had a wonderful smile and something nice to say to me. I will never forget Gloria.”
“HAROLD AND FAMILY,YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS,OUR HEARTS,AND OUR PRAYERS. MAY SHE REST IN PEACE.”
“Such a beautiful person inside and out. Our wonderful little “Southern Bell”, always a lady. She had such a soft musical voice, very caring eyes with a smile that could light up any room. So glad we shared many happy times and built great memories. We treasure our friendship and send heartfelt hugs to comfort each of you during this extremely difficult time. “
“Harold and family, god has one of the sweetest angels now with him. She will always be with you. God Bless you all and you will be in my thoughts and prayers…”
“Harold and Family, I was shocked & saddened to hear of Gloria’s passing. She was such a sweet & kind person and had a smile that would light up a room. My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family during this sad & difficult time. God Bless”
“Dale and Rhonda, I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am confident that your loving memories will help you through this very difficult time. “
“Harold, Dale, Rhonda, and Sheryl. I will forever miss “my dearest high school friend” A friendship that lasted until God called her home.”
“We were all very shocked and saddened to hear about Gloria. Such a great person has left us. My thoughts and prayers will be with you.”
“Harold and Rhonda, we were shocked and sad to hear of Gloria passing. She was one of the kindest people we know. She will be missed. We will keep you and her family in our prayers.”
“Sheryl and entire Family! My sincere condolences to all of you at this time. May God speed comfort and healing to all of you!”
“TO Harold and all the family. We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.”
“Harold and family, I know she will be missed dearly my prayers to you and your family”
“My sincere sympathy to the family.”
“Harold, May God help you through your loss.”
“Rhonda and family so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother, prayers for you all and God bless.”
“I was shocked to hear of Gloria’s passing. She will surely be missed. She was always like another Mom to me and I have many fond memories of being around her. She lit up a room whenever she entered. To the entire family my family’s prayers are with you. Love, The Inscoe Family”
“Harold and Family I am shocked think about her day and night so hard to believe , what a sweetheart she was always smiling, she will be missed by many. Beautiful lady , no one would have ques ed her age, she did not age, she was always Happy, my whole family love you guys, our hearts are with you.”
“I am so sorry and praying for you all. She was so beautiful! Love and Prayers!”
“Harold, you and your family have our deepest sympathy. A lovely person, a sad, sad loss. Sincerely, Fredda, Kitty and Robin. Team #12–Thurs. Sr. Bowling. “
“Deepest sympathy to the Wood and Guy family. I haven’t seen Gloria for years, but I remember her beautiful smile when she would visit her sisters, Dorothy Marie and Kay. Thinking of you all. “
“Harold and Family, I am sorry to hear of the passing of Gloria. May you find comfort in the prayers and thoughts sent your way at this difficult time.”
“Paul and Raymond, haven’t seen you since we were in school and just heard from you recently through our mutual friend but I so very sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved sister. My prayers and thoughts go out to your entire family. Let the memories of her life bring you peace and healing. God Bless! Audrey”
Harold, you and your family have our deepest sympathy. A lovely person, a sad, sad loss.
Sincerely, Fredda, Kitty and Robin.
Team #12–Thurs. Sr. Bowling.
Harold and family: We were so sorry to hear of Gloria’s passing. Our prayers are with you and knowing that Gloria’s in the arms of the blessed Lord Jesus, in heaven. So glad we had the chance to see Gloria at Uncle Al’s party last year. Harold, may the Lord Jesus give you and family strength and comfort during this difficult time…God Bless. Butch and Judi
To Harold and family. I am very sorry for your loss. I got to know Gloria on some of the bus trips. She was a very special lady. My prayers are with you and your family during this time. God Bless you all.