Gladys Ann Wood

Gladys Ann (Connelly) Wood, 93 of Leonardtown, MD, passed away June 12, 2015 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown. She was the daughter of the late William Ford Connelly and Della Reed Connelly. Born on February 28, 1922, she was one of 13 children. She was preceded in death by her husband George “Chip” Wood to whom she was married for 64 years. She was also preceded in death by several brothers, sisters and 1 grandson. She is survived by her children, Mearl “Gene” Wood (Karen) of Hollywood, Patricia “Patsy” Burger of Lexington Park, and George “Ron” Wood (Gail) of Hollywood, her sister Jeanette Dakis of Leonardtown, and her brother, Joe Connelly of Hughesville, MD. 5 grandchildren , 6 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild due in August. “Nanny” had a special bond with her youngest grandchild, Natalie Wood, who helped care for her tirelessly throughout her illness. Gladyswas mainly a homemaker where she worked hard to raise her children and care for her family. In her early years she was a teacher and substitute at various schools in St. Mary’s County, this was a source of great pride and enjoyment for her and her students. Many of whom still remember her. She also enjoyed writing poetry. Later in life she was content to simply stay home and relax in the home she and Chip had worked so hard to attain. One of her greatest joys was sitting with family and friends on her front porch which had a view of Breton Bay. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 from 10:00AM to 11:00AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where a Funeral Service will follow at 11:00AM with Deacon Ammon Ripple officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens on Tuesday, June16, 2015. Pallbearers will be; David Wood, Donnie Litten, Tony Wolfe, Sean Gomez, Russell Dean and Bronson Sweeney. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s County, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD