Clara Mae Thomas
April 9, 1926 ~ February 13, 2017
Clara Mae Thomas, 90, of Hollywood, MD passed away surrounded by her loving family on February 13, 2017 in Solomon’s, MD. Born on April 9, 1926 in Hollywood, MD she was the daughter of the late Mary Beatrice Wallace Mattingly and Albert Lee Mattingly. Clara was the loving wife of the late Robert Lee Thomas whom she married on March 5, 1948 in Patuxent River, Maryland, and who preceded her in death on August 27, 1993.
Clara is survived by her son Robert Leo Mattingly of Columbus, GA, granddaughter Patrice Smart (Cecil) of Panama City, FL, 3 great grandchildren, and 6 great great grandchildren. As well as her siblings; Rose “Sis” E. Adams of California, MD, Charles “Pete” Mattingly (Shirley), William “Repete” Mattingly all of Hollywood, MD, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son Joseph Michael Thomas, siblings: Joseph A. Mattingly, Thomas F. Mattingly, Rose Bernette Cusic, and Mary B. Cusic.
The family would like to say a “Special Thank you to the staff at Solomon’s Nursing Center for caring for her for 14 years.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, February 16, 2017 from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service will follow at 12:00 PM in the Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be: Bill Mattingly, Barry Mattingly, Kevin Adams, Mike Cusic, Kenny Buckler, and Gerald Adams.
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Grandma, although we have been miles apart you were always in my heart. I will love you always and miss you much. Always my Love, Patrice
Sis,
So sorry to hear about the lost of your sister.
May she rest in peace.
Prayers go out to your family.
Friends and Family of Great Aunt Clara Mae, I’m sure Pop Ford and Grandma Mabel welcomed her home.. I’m very sorry for her loss, my thoughts and prayers are with everyone.. God Bless.
Mae-Mae was our Cousin & also our Neighbor while we were growing up. She took part in every Family activity & gathering. She has the sweetest Soul & I am certain that the rest of the Family was waiting at Heaven’s Door to Welcome her in. She will remain in my Prayers. Love, Franny
Sis,
Your sister, our cousin, was very much a part of our lives.
I am sad that she was unable to live her golden years in her beautiful home there in the hill. You were a caring sister to MaeMae, as well as so many others in your large county family. The Mattingly’s are the blood of St. Mary’s County in so many ways. You can be proud of that. I wish you peace at this time, knowing her suffering is over and her confinement is no longer something she has to deal with any more. Her spirit and soul are free. I hope she and Alberta and Mama get together real soon for a game of Canasta and relive the times through memories of each of their important and loving lives here with us all. I send you my love and understanding of the hurt in your heart at this time. John also sends his sincere condolences. There aren’t many women stronger than the Mattingly and Wallace and Newton women! We are family. Sincerely, Pat
Sis and family, We are so sorry for the lost of a very special person. I remember the times I would spend with her and Alberta and the laughs we had. And she always whistled why she would be doing things. May your memories of all the good times forever be with you. Bobby and Barbara McGill.