Catherine Eloise Adams
June 22, 1922 ~ June 22, 2012
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at 10:00 AM in St. John’s Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD with Father Keith Woods officiating. Interment will follow in St. John’s Catholic Church Cemetery, Hollywood, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Monday, June 25, 2012 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD.
Catherine Eloise Adams, 90, of Hollywood, MD, passed away surrounded by her loving family on June 22, 2012 in Hollywood, MD. Born on June 22, 1922 in Compton, MD she was the daughter of the late Joseph Benjamin and Ida Pillsbury Morgan. Eloise was the loving wife of Earl Thomas Adams, whom she married in St. Francis Xavier Church in Washington, DC on July 26, 1941 and who preceded her in death on October 23, 1975. Mrs. Adams is survived by her daughters; Elaine Wood (Son) and Patricia Burney (Gary) both of Hollywood, MD, and Linda Dean of Valley Lee, MD, 8 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and siblings; Marie Combs of Leonardtown, and Dolores Lynch of Compton, MD. Eloise is preceded in death by her son in law Bobby Dean, siblings; Helen Fenhagen, Bernard Morgan, Mabel Meyer, Aloysius (Dish) Morgan, Victoria Schaller, and Theda Nelson. Starting in 1946 she helped in her husband’s business, Adams Auto Service, and was a teacher at St. John’s Catholic School for 20 years retiring in 1976. Following her retirement from teaching, she was a secretary for Dean Construction Company. Her greatest love was her family and faith. The family will receive friends on Monday, June 25, 2012 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, June 26, 2012 in St. John’s Catholic Church with Fr. Keith Woods celebrating and, Fr. Raymond Schmidt, Msgr. Martin P. Harris, and Msgr. Karl Chimiak concelebrating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be; Bob Dean, Bobby Thompson, Bernie Dombrosky, Chuck Pappaconstantinou, Kevin Hills, and Adam Hills. Contributions may be made to St. John’s School, 43950 St. John’s Road Hollywood, MD 20636, and/or Hospice of St. Mary’s P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, MD 20650.
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“Pat, and family, I was sadden by the news of your Mothers passing. Just know that she is resting in Gods hands now.”
“Dear Elaine, Linda, Patty and all of your family: my deepest condolences to all of you. Your Mom was a beautiful and holy woman and greatly loved by many people. I know that you have a powerful intercessor in heaven watching over you now… Please know that you have my love and prayers always. “
“Linda and all the Adams family- Our prayers are with you all. Mrs. Adams was the best teacher myself and many others ever had. She kept us in line, but was there to give us a hug and her wonderful smile when it was needed the most. She taught us all how to act throughout our lives. She will be missed by many. She will be in you all’s heart and thoughts forever. God Bless Her”
“Elaine and family-I would like to send you my deepest sympathy. Remember the good times and all the good memories. She is resting peacefully now.”
“To the Adams family, I am so sorry for the loss of your mother, what a person. She even taught me in grade school, and that was a long time ago. I know you girls and grandchildren will miss her a lot, if there is anything I can do, I’m just a phone call away. Love to you all”
“Mrs. Adams will be missed by all who knew her. My condolences to her family. God Bless!”
“Kim, Linda, and all of the children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren – we are so sorry for your loss. May your memories of your mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother live on in your hearts forever. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. “
“Elaine and family: So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. She is at peace now and will be your guardian angel to watch over you and your family. She will be in my thoughts and prayers. Take Care”
“Mrs. Adams was one my favorite teachers at St. John’s School. My condolences to her family.”
“Elaine, I’ll certainly miss your mom. We had some good times together. Love you all, Edna”
“Elaine,Fuggy,Pat and family- I wish there were words that would ease your pain but unfortunately there are not. Eloise was a wonderful woman and I feel so blessed to have had her in my life. Some of my most special childhood memories have been at her house and I will treasure those memories forever. Please call if I can do anything to help during these difficult days ahead.”
“Your Fmily is an example of how to love unconditionally. Thank you for such a great witness to who we are as Children of God. He will hold all of you very close as you well know. “
“Elaine, Linda, Pat and all the Adams family: So sorry to hear about your Mom. Mrs Adams was also my favorite teacher at St. John’s. Having all grew up in Sandy Bottom years ago, it makes me sad to think that all of our Mom’s & Dad’s are gone. We will keep you in our prayers. “
“Mrs. Adams was always my favorite teacher at St. John’s. She was kind and loving person and I was blessed to have known her. My condolences to the family and I’ll keep you in my prayers.”
“Our most sencere condolences to the entire family. Mrs. Adams was a wonderful teacher and person. Her kindness and gentleness carries on through her family. “
“The Ford Family will never forget our teacher and friend.”
“I have not seen Mrs. Adams in a long time, but remember her fondly. She has always been a part of our church/school community, which continues through her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren now. We know she has been surrounded by a loving family, and we offer our condolences to you all. Our thoughts & prayers are with you.”
“Linda, Elaine, Patty, and family – We know you will miss your mom, but I’m sure she knew how much you loved her and how much you’ll did for her. I know she will be missed alot and that she is in a better place. You’ll are in our thoughts and prayers during this sad time and if there is anything that we can do, please don’t hesitate to let us know. Love you all. “
“Elaine and family so sorry to hear about your Mom. We will keep you all in our prayers. “
“Our prayers are with you all”
“Elaine, Fuggy, Pat and Family We are very sorry to hear about your mom. She was a lovely woman and will be missed by many. Tommy has many very special childhood memories at your home. He will always cherish these fond memories. Hold your many wonderful memories close to your heart in the hard days ahead! If we can help in any way, we are just a phone call away! Tommy and Rose “
“Mrs. Adams was one of my favorite teachers, too. My deepest sympathy to all of her family.”
“We all feel your sorrow and pain. Our mother and your mother and many of our friends mother’s are gathered together once more in heaven. They were the leaders in our church, in our school, in our community back when we were children looking for guidance. Your mother guided well and no doubt has a special place in heaven among our precious parents.”
“My prayers and thoughts are with you. “
“Dear Kristen and Family Sorry for your loss. We will be praying for all of you. “
“It is with great sadness that we heard of Ms. Adams passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with your family.”
“Linda & family – “We would like to send you our deepest sympathy. Remember the good times and all the good memories. She is resting peacefully now.””
“To Mrs. Adams family.She was a wonderful person.She was a great teacher and loved by all. you are in my thoughs and prayers.My condolences to all her family.”
“To the Adams family: So sorry to hear about your mom. She my was teacher and a very wonderful person. She always had a kind word to say. She will be missed. So sorry for your loss”
“Our deepest sympathy to everyone in the family. Aunt Eloise may be gone from our sight, but NEVER from our hearts. It wasn’t long ago that I sat with her in her kitchen remembering all the good times we had when I visited her as a child growing up and in later years as an Aunt I had grown to love and cherish. I know my mother, her sister, is happy to have her in heaven! Love Sibby and Chris”
“Aunt Eloise was such a fun and loving Aunt. I remember how she always had the most beautiful smile and ready laugh. She loved her family so much and no mother could ever want more loving and devoted daughters than Elaine, Patty and Fuggy. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren meant the world to her. I know she and Uncle Earl and all our relatives are having a warm welcoming home with her. Her faith was a strong source of inspiration and guided her every step. God comfort and bless each of uoi.”
“Elaine, Linda, Patty and family, your mom was a one of a kind teacher – I cannot think of her without laughing at some of the antics she put up with from some of her students at St. John’s (not me of course). When she meant business you knew it – but it was those times she couldn’t keep herself from laughing at some of the things she was trying to scold about that I still laugh at to this day. She was such a great teacher and a wonderful, fun loving person. My deepest sympathy to you all!”
“Our condolences are extended to the entire to family. She was a wonderful lady.”
“”Elaine, Fuggy, Pat, Kelly and all of the grandchildren & great-grandchildren, Bernie and I are so very sorry for your loss. May the comfort of God help you during this difficult time. Eloise was so kind to us durring a difficult period in our lives. She will be missed by all whose lives she touched. Please know that we are here for you. You are all in our thoughts and prayers” “
“Sending you all our deepest sympathy. Your mother, my Aunt, holds a special place in our hearts and we know she is having a wonderful family reunion in Heaven. I will always treasure the years we had her in our lives, especially the summers of my childhood. Love, Joyce Ann and Barry.”
“Mrs. Adams was my 5th grade teacher at St. John’s School and one of my favorites. I am a loving teacher today because of the love she showed. I am grateful for her kind heart. To all the family, please know that she is keeping them in a straight line in heaven. Our prayers are with you.”
“To all the family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. It must have been a glorious birthday for your mother as she entered heaven with loved ones awaiting to celebrate! Praying that brings you comfort as I know she will be terribly missed.”
“My most sincere condolences to the Dean, Wood, Burney and Adams families, Mrs. Adams’ bright smile and kind and gentle nature lives on in her children and grandchildren. May your many wonderful memories bring you comfort and peace during this most difficult time. Love, Julie “
“Kristen & family-We are so sorry for your loss. Know that you all are in our prayers!”
“Linda and all of Mrs. Adams family, our sincerest sympathy,thoughts and prayers are with you all. “
“Elaine,Linda, Patty and all the family. Our sincere condolences on the loss of your Mom. I remember many memories growing up with you in Sandybottom and going to ST John’s together and then later in life,MS Adams teaching our children in ST Johns. Ms Adams was a wonderful person and teacher and we wish you all peace and may God help you and give you strenght and love through this most difficult time. Love Wayne and Joan”
“Linda and Family, Sending you all my condolence. Keep all the great memories close to your heart. “
“Mrs. Adams was my 8th Grade teacher. She taught me language, reading and religion. She was a great teacher and will be missed dearly. My condolences to her family. Love to you all.”
“Please know that I am not physically there with you, all of you are in my thoughts and prayers. I remember going out on the boat as a small child, even tho I was scared to death at the time – it seemed like a yacht! And I never knew your mom and I shared the same first name….I bet she and her siblings haven’t stopped talking since they met at the gates of heaven! Love to all of you, Cathy”
“Elaine, Linda, Patty and all the family. You are so blessed to have had your Mother for so many years. She touched a lot of lives in so many wonderful ways. Sympathy to you all – Tism”
“Elaine, Mary Jo, Kelly, Sandee and families, we are so sorry for the loss of your mother, grandmother. I know she was such an important part of your daily lives and how you will miss those visits. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time and the days to come. She will be in your hearts forever and watching over you.”
“Pat and Family, Please accept my families condolences for the passing of your mother. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless”
“To the Adams family, I am so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Adams was a wonderful person and school teacher. She was my eighth grade school teacher and I really enjoyed having her. God bless each of you and my thoughts and prayers are with you all. “
“To the Adams Family: You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”
“I’m sorry for the family’s loss. I will be praying for healing and peace. “
“Mrs.Adams touched my family and me with her kindness. I will never forget that. My condolences to her family. God Bless.”
“My condolence to all of the family. Linda I just read this and I am so sorry I did not make it to the funeral. I always loved your Mom.”
“My Sincere condolences to Mrs. Adams family. She was a wonderful friend to the Ford Family, especially my Mother and my favorite teacher at St. Johns. She was an extraordinary woman and will be missed greatly. Heaven has a special new Angel.”
“To the Adams Family, I am so sorry for the passing of your mother. I wasn’t able to be here for the funeral but please know that you’ll were on my mind. I truly loved your mom. Mrs. Adams was the best teacher that anyone could ever have. My thoughts and prayers are with you’ll.”
“”My Sincere condolences to Mrs. Adams family.”
“To all the family, I am so sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of Mrs. Adams as my 8th grade teacher at St. John’s School. I know you all will miss her terribly. May God bless you now and in the days ahead.”
“My prayers go out to the Adams family.”
“I attended the 8th grade graduating class of 1976. As an underclassman at St. John’s I came up through the years hearing of Mrs. Adams reputation as a stern no-nonsense teacher. I was nervous my last day of 7th grade, throughout the summer and into the first day of 8th grade wondering if it would be as bad as I imagined. However, I grew to love Mrs. Adams as a teacher and a person who genuinely cared for her students. I learned too there was always had a hint of mischief in her eyes. Etiquette class was fun and sometimes funny. She taught me alot in that year before I was off to public high school and I’m so grateful that she touched my life.”