Evelyn Anna Mae Armsworthy
May 3, 1922 ~ May 24, 2018
Evelyn Anna Mae Armsworthy, 96, of California, MD passed away on May 24, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 3, 1922 in Hollywood, MD, she was the daughter of the late Annie Mignonetti Readman Dorsey and John Ignatius Dorsey. Evelyn was the loving wife of the late William Ignatius Armsworthy, Jr, whom she married in Holy Face Catholic Church Great Mills, MD on March 24, 1940 and who preceded her in death on March 7, 2007. Evelyn is survived by her children; John Ignatius “Johnny” Armsworthy, Sr. (Dorothy Lorraine Woodburn) of California, MD, Mary Ann Adkins (Jimmy) of Great Mills, MD, five grandchildren; John “Jay” Armsworthy, Jr, (Michelle), Tammy Adkins, Cathy Clarke (Teddy), Allen Adkins, and Don Adkins, 7 great grandchildren, and 14 great great grandchildren. As well as siblings; Grace Theresa Davis, and Joseph Philip “Schaefer” Dorsey. She was preceded in death by her siblings; Mary Magdalen Abell, Catherine Victoria “Kitty” Dixon, William Walter “Bonnie” Dorsey, Barbara Elizabeth “Peggy” Montgomery, Elbert Dorsey, and Ignatius “Tinker” Readmond. She was a lifelong St. Mary’s County, MD resident and graduated from St. John’s School. Evelyn was a homemaker, enjoyed blue grass music, going out to eat and she loved to cook.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at 10:00 AM in Holy Face Catholic Church Great Mills, MD with Father Ray Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be; Jay Armsworthy, Johnny Adams, Troy Jones, Jim Bailey, Woody Norris and Chuckie Thompson.. Honorary Pallbearers will be; Honky Johnson, and Frannie Woodburn,
Contributions may be made to Hollywood Vol. Rescue Squad P.O. Box 79 Hollywood, MD 20636. Bluegrass for Hospice c/o Hospice for St. Mary’s P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, MD 20650





No words could express the loss of a loved one. Just know that you all are in my thoughts and Prayers!
Dear Johnny, Lorraine, Mary Ann and all the Armsworthy Family
Our most sincere condolence on the loss of your Mom. Ms, Armsworthy was a wonderful, lovely lady and will be missed. We always enjoyed seeing her at the Bluegrass festivals. May she rest in peace and God hold her in the palm of his hand. God bless you all and may all your wonderful memories help you through this sad time.
Wayne and Joan Thompson
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Mrs. Armsworthy was a wonderful lady and will be missed. Hold onto the memories of her and may they help you through the day’s and weeks ahead. May she rest in peace.
Gertrude and the girls
Sending prayers. Sorry for your loss.
To the family:
My deepest sympathies on your loss. I hope that you are able to find comfort in knowing that you can turn to the Creator of the entire universe “because he cares for you” (1 Peter 5:7). He can strengthen you through this and any other trial you may face (Isaiah 40:28,29). I hope that these comforting thoughts, along with the love of those closest to you and the precious memories shared helps you to get through this period of bereavement.
GrandMom Armsworthy ALWAYS brought a smile to my face with that lovely smile of hers. Sweetest Woman in the world! May God gently hold her in His arms. Sending you all Prayers of comfort.