Doris "Jeanne" Gatton
September 11, 1931 ~ July 22, 2013
Services:
A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, July 26, 2013 at 10:00 AM in First Saint’s Community Church, St Paul’s Campus, Leonardtown, MD with Pastor John Wunderlich officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Thursday, July 25, 2013 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD.
Doris “Jeanne” Gatton, 81, of Leonardtown, MD died on July 22, 2013 in Leonardtown, MD. Born September 11, 1931 in Baltimore, MD., she was the daughter of the late Leonard August Sunderland of Baltimore, MD., and Evelyn Moran of St. Mary’s County, MD. Her birth mother Evelyn Moran died when she was two years old and her dad remarried when she was seven years old. She was raised by Florence D., a widow, and Leonard A. Sunderland. She was the wife of Phillip Alfred “Al” Gatton of Leonardtown, whom she married on July 4, 1952 in Compton, MD. She is survived by her daughter Sandy and son in law George and granddaughter Shannon Dent (Rob) of Leonardtown; her daughter Joyce and son in law Preston and granddaughter Melissa Long (Brandon) of Mechanicsville and her son Lenny and his wife Tracy of Hollywood, MD., great granddaughter Hailey and great grandson Christopher. Mrs. Gatton was a graduate of Southern High School, Baltimore, MD “Class of 1950” and a member of the marching band and orchestra. Mrs. Gatton was a work study student in high school and attended Burroughs Business Machine School, learning to work on a billing machine which typed the bills and orders. She was employed by Meds Hat’s for three years where she was a typist and phone operator in the work study program. Mrs. Gatton was employed at the Patuxent River Naval Air Station for five years 1950-1955 and she was employed at the courthouse for five years. She left the courthouse in 1970 to take over the Hills Club in Mechanicsville with her husband Al and their three children. They stayed there for twenty years until 1990. She has been attending St. Paul’s Church since 1957 where she taught Sunday school and sang in the church choir. She has been in a church choir since she could read. She has done much volunteer work at church through the years. It is such a joy to give yourself to God and to help others. Mrs. Gatton has been a board member, trustee and on the building committee for the new church, and also served on the Alter Guild as a communion steward. She has been a member of the Mechanicsville Rescue Squad Auxiliary for 25 years in 2008. She was a member of the Mechanicsville Lioness Club for many years, where she was Charter President for eighteen months. She loved to be with her family, read, crochet, and learning to knit. She loved watching her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren growing up. She loved her poodle Cody and loved being around friends. She was “Nanny” to many of her family’s young friends. She has been in Hands in Praise Choir for three years and just loved it, she also loved working in Vacation Bible School.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, July 25, 2013 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 Friday, July 26, 2013 at 10:00 AM in First Saint’s Community Church, St Paul’s Campus, Leonardtown, MD with Pastor JohnWunderlich officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be; Mock Mattingly, Earl Newton, Rob Dent, Brandon Long, Brenda Gardiner, Jerry Downs, and Andy Pennisi. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Mechanicsville Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary, and Mechanicsville Volunteer Rescue Squad.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Mechanicsville Volunteer Rescue Squad P.O. Box 15 Mechanicsville, MD 20659, St. Paul’s Methodist Church VBS Fund, P.O. Box 95 Leonardtown, MD 20650 and Hospice of St. Mary's P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, MD 20650.
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“Sandy and family: I am so sorry for your loss. Jeanne was a fine lady. Always with a smile. She will be in my thoughts and prayers. Take care of each other.”
“Melissa, Joyce, Pop and Family, We are so sorry for the loss of nanny. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Nanny was one of a kind and always willing to go! Every time I saw nanny she asked if I had new pictures for her. She loved her great grandchild. I will always remember our sleep overs at Nanny and Pops house and waiting for her to unlock the door and let us in after late night catering parties.”
“Joyce and family I am sorry to hear of your loss she is at peace now no more pain. Your mom and Ricky will met up in heaven and talk about the good old times years ago at Hill Club.I will keep your in my thoughs and prayers. God bless you all. “
“Al,Joyce,Melissa & Family,No words can express how sorry i am to hear of Jeannes passing.She was a wonderful lady.It will be a hard rd. but you will get through it. Be strong for yourselfs and each other.You are all in my thoughts & God Bless”
“Family – I am so sorry for your loss. She was a lovely lady, always looked classy. Hold your memories close to your heart. You will be in my prayers.”
“Dear Joyce, Melissa and family, you have our deepest sympathy on the loss of your Mother and Grandmother. I know you will miss her dearly, hold your memories close. She is watching over all of you now. May God Bless you both and all of your family.”
“Dear Gatton Family Our deepest Sympathy to you all. Jean was a very special lady. We know how much she will be missed. Another group of hearts with an empty space. “
“To the Gatton Family , Our Thoughts & Prayers are with all of you during this time .”
“There’s a hole in my heart tonight. She was a second Mom to me when I was a young girl and I love her so. She was a great role model as a wife, mother and friend and will be missed. Al, Sandy, Joyce & Lenny – please know my prayers are with you all at this time.”
“We are so sorry for the loss of such a wonderful lady. We have many fond memories of Jeanne. We are praying for all of you during this most difficult time.”
“Al, Sandy, Joyce, & Leemy, Sorry to hear about the loss of your Wife & Mother. One of my Late wife Jenny’s best friends, now they are both together in less than one year. Just remenber that death leaves a broken heart but wonderful memories will last a life time. May she Rest In Peace with the Good Lord her work on earth is done. Just remember that if you need me I am just a phone call away. God Bless you All.”
“Al, Joyce, Red Top, We are so sorry for your loss. Jeanne was a wonderful lady. She’s now an Angel that’s in God’s care now, free from suffering. An Angel that will always be looking over her family now. We will keep your family in our prayers during this hard time. “
“Uncle Al, Sandy,Joyce, Lenny and family, we send you our heartfelt thoughts and prayers. Aunt Jeanne was a wonderful person and deeply loved her family. She will be a special Angel looking out for her family as she has always done. Love and prayers to you all. God Bless!”
“Sandy, please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your Mom. May she rest in peace.”
“Mr. Gatton & Family, very sorry for your loss. “
“Dearest Mr. Al, Sandy, Joyce, Lenny, and the entire Gatton Family, our hearts are so saddened by Jeanne’s passing. She surely is enjoying her great reward in Heaven. We have loved her and your family since the days of Hill’s Club, the MVRS Auxiliary, which she wholeheartedly supported, and finally our working together in the beauty shop- such great times, such wonderful memories. I’ve always loved her laughter second only to her obvious love and devotion to her family and many friends. What a precious gem. We will all miss her so much. Thanks for the memories, Jeanne, I’ll cherish them always. God bless you all.”
“Al and family sorry for your loss. Think about Jean and Al when I ride by old Hills Club.”
“I was so sorry to hear of Mrs. Gatton’s passing. She was such a positive part of my youth and growing up in St. Paul’s Church. May all your loving memories comfort you at this time. “
“What a sweet lady. When I worked in an office in Leonardtown many years ago she would walk her poodle and bring him in to my office to see me. It would make my day.”
“Dear Al, Joyce, Sandy, Red Top and all the entire Family – So sorry to learn of Jeanne’s passing. You know she is an Angel in Heaven looking down on all of you with a smile. She was such a kind and gentle lady and would stop and talk no matter where she was. I always enjoyed our conversations and she will be missed. May she live on forever through you all. We are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. “
“Al and Family so sorry to hear of Jeanne passing. Always enjoyed seeing her in Hill’s Club. Rest in Peace Cus”
“Dear Al, Sandy, Joyce, Lenny and families, I am so saddened to hear of Jeanne’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Dede & Howard Lallande”
“Uncle Al, Sandy, Joyce, Lenny and family. My long distance prayers are with you at this time. Aunt Jeanne will be fondly remembered and respected for her choices in life and the willingness to endure. Please take care of each other and remember the wonderful times in your lives with her. I love you all.”
“Mr. Gatton and Family; My condolences, thoughts and prayers are sent your way. Mrs. Gatton served her family, church and community well for many many years. What a wonderful legacy to be remembered with.”
“Joyce, Sandy, Lenny and Family, Wishing you peace to bring comfort, and courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. “
“To Mr. Al & Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.”
“Al, Sandy, Joyce, Lenny and family. We are so sorry to here of Jeanne’s passing. She was a special lady to me growing up working with her at Hills Club. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.”
“”Gatton Family – Our thoughts and prayers are with you ,,,,”
“Al, Sandy, Joyce, Lenny and family, may God Bless and be with you all forever. We are sorry to hear of her passing. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.”
“To the Gatton family…so sorry to hear of Mrs. Gatton’s passing…you will all be in our thoughts and prayers..keep her memories close…she will be guiding you from above…”
“Al and family, We are deeply saddened to learn of your loss. She was such a wonderful person, always full of happiness and love for all who crossed her path. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this difficult time. May God comfort you and strengthen you in the days ahead. Love Jim and Pat Copsey”
“Thinking about the whole family. So sorry for your loss! We know she is with great company in heaven. 0:) “
“Al and Family., So sorry to hear of Jeanne passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. She was always so nice to us and we enjoyed her company over the years, Once again our prayers and condolences are with you. Louis “
“Gatton Family – Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Memories of Mrs. Gatton will forever be with me. She was a wonderful person and she will always be with you all. “
“Joyce and Family, we are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers go to all of you during this very sad time. God Bless!”
“I was so sad to hear of the passing of Mrs. Gatton. My deepest sympathies to the family and may God allow you to understand that death leaves a heartache no one can heal but love leaves a memory no one can steal.”
“Al and Family. So very sorry for your loss. I will never forget the good times we had at Hill’s Club. I am sure she’s sharing some more good times with my mom and dad and Mopey. “
“Al,Joyce,Sandy,Redtop and all of the family. We were saddened to hear of the passing of Jeanne. I will always cherish the memories of the great times we had together at the old Hill’s Club. We were all one big family. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all. Jeanne will surely be missed.”
“Dear Joyce and family, we are so sorry for your loss. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers.”
“Joyce,Al,Melissa we are sorry for your loss ! Jean was a great lady ! She will be truly missed . The family is in our thoughts and prayers . “
“Red Top, Mr. Gatton, Sandy, and Joyce sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all at this time.”
“Al,Sandy,Joyce,Red Top and family, we are saddened by your loss and our loss. We have many fond memories of the good times all of us shared during the Hill’s Club times, catering and especially the family times together. As you grieve know that we are remembering you and honoring the memory of your wife & mother. She is now in the best hands ever. No pain, no suffering, just love. Always, remember that we are here for you.”
“Al: You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with Jeanne’s family. May good memories comfort you at this sad time.”
“Sorry for your loss. She is in a better place. Please know that you will be in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”
“Sandy so very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Its the hardest loss, but you have your memories. She is with the angels and is happy.”
“Al,Joyce,Sandy & Lenny. Very saddened to hear of the passing of Jean. We will always remember and cherish the wonderful memories of the great times we had at the old Hill’s Club. “
“God bless Momma Jean!! She adored Shannon, Melissa, and those great-grandbabies. I spent many Fridays at the beauty shop with her. Those visits were always filled with laughter. I know you will miss her terribly. Hugs! “
“Al, Sandy, Joyce, Redtop & family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Your Wife (Mom) was a wonderful lady had alot of good times with her through the years. Remember all the good times.”
“Melissa, There’s no word that can express how sorry I am to hear about the death of your Grandma. During this difficult moment, my thoughts and prayers are always with you and your family. “
“To the Gatton Family , Our Thoughts & Prayers are with all of you during this time.”
“Mr. Gatton, Sandy, Joyce and Lenny- May care and love of those around you provide comfort and peace to get you through the days ahead. Our most sincere condolences. “
“”Al,Joyce,Sandy,Redtop and all of the family. Very saddened to hear of the passing of Mrs. Gatton. I will always remember and cherish the wonderful memories of the great times we had at the old Hill’s Club. Sending loving thoughts, prayers and hugs to you all! May she rest in peace!”
“Al and family, our sincere colendences to you with the loss of your wife and mother. She was so pleasant and such a kind and loving lady. I know she will be sorely missed, so hang on to all your wonderful memories made.”
“Uncle Alfred and family we are sending you all lots of prayers. She will be a wonderful angel in heaven. Surrounded by many loved ones. With love Mary Ann & Josh Clark, Miranda & Shelby Thompson”
“Al,Joyce,RedTop & Family.Iam very sorry for your lose of Jeanne.Know she is now without pain and is an angel with many others we have lost. Hold on to the memories of her,keep them close to your heart. They will one day give you peace. God Bless you all “
“Al Gatton my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family god bless you “
“To the Gatton family, we are sorry for your loss. We certainly have many fond memories of Hill’s Club when we were growing up in the village. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. May she rest in peace.”
“Melissa: My deepest sympathy to you and your family for your loss. Look into your heart and she will always be with you. Sending Peace & Love”
“My Deepest Sympathy to you and your family. I know it’s very hard for you and I will continue to keep you lifted up in prayer. Cherish all of your beautiful memories of your Grandma. As I read over her obit, she definitely served our Lord. Heaven has gained an angel, a bright & shining star to light your way. The memory of YOUR angel will live in your hearts forever. May God continue to bless you and your family!”
“Al, Sandy, Joyce Lenny and Family, I was very saddened to hear of Jean’s passing. Hold the memories close to your heart and reach out to loved ones during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you ALL. “
“Al and Family-I am so sorry that you have lost Jeanne but more sadden for you who have been left behind. She was such an important person in each one of your lives that its going to be so hard to get through the days ahead and then the days following. She will be missed tremendously by so many. My love to you all. Snooky”
“Al, so sorry to here of your wife’s passing.She was a beautiful lady.stay strong and you are in my thoughts and prayers!”
“Red Top, Tracy and Gatton Family, It is never easy when we lose someone we love, But know that she will live on in your memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.”
“Al, Sandy, Joyce and Red Top – I’m so sorry to hear about Mrs. Gatton’s passing. She was always such a sweet, sweet lady. I’ll always remember her smiling face at Hill’s Club. Those were the good ole days. May you find comfort in each other and know that she is resting peacefully. God Bless you all.”
“My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.”
“Sandy and Lenny–so sorry for the loss of your mom–it’s never easy. Lean on your faith, as always. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.”
“Was so sorry to hear about Mrs. Gatton’s passing. Many good memories of times at Hill’s Club and the wonderful way she would always look out for the gang from ADF and the Hogs ball team. A truly wonderful woman has earned her wings.”