Ella Louise Hemming
April 13, 1914 ~ September 22, 2010
Services:
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Monday, September 27, 2010 at 10:00 AM in St. John’s Catholic Church, Hollywood, Maryland, with Fr. Raymond Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in St. John's Catholic Church Cemetery, Hollywood, MD.
Visitation:
The Family will receive friends on Sunday, September 26, 2010 from 2:00 PM- 5:00 PM in St. John’s Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD, with prayers being recited at 3:00 PM.
Ella Louise Hemming, 96, of Hollywood, MD died September 22, 2010 in St. Mary’s Hospital, Leonardtown, MD surrounded by her family. She was born April 13, 1914 in Clements, Maryland, the daughter of the late Peter Henry Harris and Catherine Eleanora Goldsborough. Her daughters; Mary Louise Farmer Meekins and Elaine Kelly Martin, both of Hollywood, survive her. She is also survived by her Grandchildren; James Francis Knott, Jr., Joseph Frederick Knott, Rose Dale Yannayon, Anthony Joseph Farmer, Cynthia Marie Norris, Charles Spencer Martin Jr., Jeffery Allen Martin, Robert Anthony Martin, Beverly Ann Dahlstrom all of Hollywood, MD Michael Wayne Farmer of Hughesville, Louis Guy Knott Jr. and David Wayne Knott of Leonardtown, MD. Her Great Grandchildren; Mallory Knott, Bryan Yannayon, John Glen Yannayon, Jeremy Knott, Donald Farmer, Sarah Cabrea, Joshua Holmes, Emily Holmes, Matthew Knott, Mackenzie Meade, Michael Pratt, Jena Martin, Joseph Martin, Justin Martin, Britt Thorne, Kirk Thorne, Michael Dahlstrom, Matthew Dahlstrom, Skyler Martin and Luke Martin also survive her. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Clarence Guy Knott, Thomas Edward Quade and Joseph Anthony Hemming, her sons James Francis Knott, Sr. and Louis Guy Knott, Sr., her grandchildren, Matthew David Farmer, Timothy Webster Farmer, Sharon Lee Knott, Valerie Ann Martin, Joseph Thomas Martin, her son-in-laws, Charles Everett Farmer and Charles Spencer Martin, Sr., her sisters, Mary Agnes Wheeler, Ann Grace Farrell, Catherine Eleanora Thompson, Margaret May Quade, Mary Lessie Pilkerton, Amy Lucille Hall Magruder and her brother, William Henry Harris. Mrs. Hemming graduated from Bayside School in 1930, it was located on Big Chestnut Road in Clements. There were two students that graduated that year, Mrs. Hemming being one of them. The graduation ceremony was held upstairs of Dukes Restaurant in Leonardtown, now known as Café des’ Artistes. She was a homemaker all of her life. In her earlier years Mrs. Hemming was a volunteer for the Office on Aging. Mrs. Hemming enjoyed playing bingo, dancing, traveling and playing cards. She had a “green thumb” when it came to growing African Violets. She enjoyed conversing on the telephone and being with her family and many friends. She especially enjoyed her Great-Grandchildren. Pallbearers will be James Francis Knott, Jr., Joseph Frederick Knott, Michael Wayne Farmer, Anthony Joseph Farmer, Louis Guy Knott Jr., David Wayne Knott, Charles Spencer Martin, Jr., Jeffery Allen Martin, Robert Anthony Martin and Darren Dahlstrom. Honorary pallbearers will be her Great-Grandchildren. The Family will receive friends on Sunday, September 26, 2010 from 2:00 PM-5:00 PM in St. John’s Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD, with prayers being recited at 3:00 PM. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Monday, September 27, 2010 at 10:00 AM in St. John’s Catholic Church, Hollywood, Maryland, with Fr. Raymond Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations be made to the St. John’s School Capitol Campaign, 43950 St. John’s Road, Hollywood, MD 20636 or the Hollywood Fire Department, P.O. Box 7, Hollywood, MD 20636.
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“Mary, My heartfelt condolence to you and your family during this difficult time.”
“Kelly, I am so sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful lady and enjoyed many happy times, especially with the music. “
“Aunt Kelly and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Patty,Emily and Kyle “
“Kelly and Mary – Our prayers and thoughts are with you as God welcome’s another angel home. My favorite Aunt has passed and St. Mary’s will not be the same withour her. She was always a joy to be around and her loved showed all around her. Our large family will have a “void” that will not ever be filled. Love Jean”
“She will be missed very much loved her smile and her love for life and yes a very wonderful lady she was she always told me the secret to living a long and good life was to never have a porch with a rocking chair..That you need to be up and moving and being with people..thinking of you all if there is anything I can help with please let me know”
“Kelly,Mary and all the family Our sincere sympathy to you all at the passing of your Mom. She was always so active and always looked wonderful. Hope all your memories of her help with your loss. Wayne and Joan”
“Kelly and family: So sorry about your mom. I’m glad I stopped in to see you and your mom at the nursing home. She was a pretty lady. She will be in my thoughts and prayers. Take Care.”
“My condolences to Louise’s family. She was such a lovely lady with a lot of style. I’ve known her a good many years from Bingo and she will be greatly missed. “
“Kelly and Mary, I’ll really miss Louise and our many times we went to Bingo. I lost a very good friend. God Bless “
“Beverly & family: So sorry to hear of your loss. We are only a call away if you need anything. Our thoughts & prayers are with your family.”
“Mary Louise We are very sorry to hear about your mom. We missed her at bingo on sunday and wondered if she was ill as she really loved to play bingo. Our prayers are with you and your family”
“How fortunate we were to honor Louise at the Loffler Luau in July! I remember her smiling and waving her arm that day in acknowledgement of applause from the crowd when the DJ announced that she was 96 years old. Kindness and grace were her markers, and she will certainly be missed. My sincere condolences to her family.”
“Charlie & family: We are very sorry for the passing of Mrs. Hemming. She was a very nice lady to all that knew her. Our condolence, thoughts and prayers to your whole family.”
“Grandmommie was such a classy and beautiful lady on the inside and out. She was such an inspiration to us all. She was loved by everyone who know her. Her wonderful and lively personality will be truly missed. I know God was waiting for her with open arms. Lean on each other and cherish all the wonderful memories you have. Lot of Hugs and Love to her entire family.”
“My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family during this most difficult time. Dr. Michael J. Martirano Superintendent St. Mary’s County Public Schools”
“Kelly I am sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.”
“SAYONARA OLE TOMODACHI. MAY THE BIG BINGO HALL IN HEAVEN WELCOME YOU WITH OPEN ARMS. LOTS OF LUCK. GOD BLESS “
“Kelly and Mary, we will truly miss Aunt Louise. We have great memories of her over the years of good conversation, laughter, and stories of the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families at this time. I know she is making good conversation with the Lord. “
“Aunt Kelly, Bev, Rob, Jeff & Charlie…though I wasn’t one of her grandchildren, “Grandmommie” was always family. We’re so sorry for your loss. Love, Deb & Jeff”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with Louise’s family. We were fortunate to get to know Louise many years ago when she began dating my dad “Henry”. Louise was determined to go out and enjoy as much of life as she could and she wasn’t going to let any grass grow under her feet!! I believe that is why she looked and presented herself as a vibrant “69” year old verses a “96” year old. I’m almost positive she is in heaven playing “BINGO” right now! Life might be short but your memories of Louise will be for a lifetime. Keep them close to your heart and she will be with you each and every day. “
“Forever more shall the legacy of that fateful Christmas whence Bryan and I received the infamous “New Kids on the Block” bath towels be remembered. “Grandmommy” Hemming, you were truly one of a kind and shall be dearly missed.”
“Kelly and family, we are so sorry to hear of Grandmommy’s passing. God be with you all. You all are in our prayers. “
“Grandmommy, Thank you for the memories of teaching and playing cards with us, the stories of the “BIG BINGO” wins. (The almost ones too.) Sharing a glass of wine or two and the gift exchange at Christmas, who is going to get the big gift now? Hummm, LGM? 🙂 Most of all the love you had for your family. We will all miss you tremendously. Our love always,”
“Kelly and Mary and your family members; So sorry to hear of the passing of your mom, grandmother and great-grandmother. She lived life to the fullest. I am glad she had the opportunity to get out and play bingo which she dearly loved. Just a week ago she was visited by her niece Betty Adams and her great niece Jean Schumacher (Mary McLaughlin’s daughter in New York’s daughter) Bill and I on our trips back to Maryland always tried to stop in and visit with Aunt Louise. She is at peace and in the arms of the Lord.”
“Beverly and Family, So sorry to hear of your loss. I know your grandmother was a very important part of your life.”
“Grandmommy, It was so hard to let you go but I know that your quality of life would have never been the same so my prayers to have the Lord take you quickly without suffering were answered. You will always be special to me. I will miss visiting with you, playing bingo and cards with you and the great grandkids, and taking you to dinner and shopping with our family, and we cannot forget the holiday gatherings and the Christmas gift exchange. I will do my best to live up to your namesake as “Little Grandmommy” but it will not be the same without you. I will have big shoes to fill… until we meet again. Love, Bev “
“Our hearts and prayers go out to the entire family in grandmommie’s passing. Louise lived life with great enthusiasm and it was evident to all who met her.”
“My condolences to Louise’s family and friends during this difficult time. Louise and my grandfather Henry were together for many many years before his passing in 1996 and I have fond memories of them together and her as a “grandmother” figure to my brothers and I. She was a wonderful person who lived a long fulfilling life. May she rest in peace! “
“Mary, Mike & Tony, We are sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. “
“”Gi-Gi”, David & Extended Family members; we are so sorry to hear of Ms.Hemmings passing. Take some comfort in knowing that through the love and life’s lessons, she leaves a legacy of traditions and memories of which these cannot be erased. These shall live on in each of you always. May God grant peace and comfort to all of you now and in the days ahead. “
“Mom,what a wonderful legacy you have left all of us. I will remember our weekly time together when I would take care of your nails and hair,your life time events you would share, our lunches together when we would order dessert just to linger a while longer, our Mother’s Day limo ride, and so many other memories. I will miss your beautiful smile, your quiet demeanor, your love for life, family and friends. I feel blessed that God chose you to be my Mother.”
“Kelly and Family you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are sorry to hear that Louise has passed away. She will always be remembered for her love of life and sense of adventure. She loved Dancing, Bingo, African Violets, Parties and friends. She enjoyed every day and always looked forward to what it held in store. We are so glad that she shared all of this with our Dad Henry. She brought a sparkle and sense of adventure to his life. Together they had a wonderful time and made many happy memories. May happy memories carry you through this time of sorrow. Rembmer: Those we love remain with us… In the whisper of the wind In a soft rain that falls from Heaven In each sunrise In every single star that lights the night sky and In every single memory we hold within our hearts (Mary Chandler Huff) Wishing you and your family strength and peace. Lorraine & Frank Percell”
“Guy/Jane & Family, So sorry to hear of your loss! Our thoughts are with you!! Hang in there.”
“Kelly and Family, I’m so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. I will keep you in my prayers. Remember all the good times and they will get you thru the bad times. She was a very lovely lady and I know that you all will miss her.”
“Mary, Mike, A.J. & Family; I am so sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you during this difficult time. What moves through you is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch, you may not understand why she left this earth before you were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, you begin to remember not just that she died, but that she lived. And that her life gave you memories too beautiful to forget.”
“Aunt Kelly,Ms Mary and family, “Grandmommy” will be greatly missed by all. She was a wonderful lady… You are all in our thoughts and prayers… Love, Julie “
“Kelly and Family, So sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.”
“To hear of your loss. You are in our prayers.”
“Mary –I was saddened to hear of the death of your mother. My condolences to you and your family. — Bill Tench”