Evelyn May Owens
September 27, 1918 ~ January 12, 2013
Services:
A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at 10:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Bill Nickerson officiating. Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery Bushwood, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home , Leonardtown, MD with prayers recited at 7:00PM.
Evelyn May Owens, 94 of Leonardtown, MD passed away on January 12, 2013 in Leonardtown, MD. Born September 27, 1918 in Washington, DC. She was the daughter of the late George H. and Lottie May Adams Welty.
Mrs. Owens married James “Jim” I. Owens on November 28, 1943 in Washington, DC he preceded her in death in October 2006.
Evelyn is survived by her son James M. “Mike” Owens (companion Sue Spencer) of Maddox, MD, siblings; Helen Oliver, Lorraine Lacey, and Joan (Tucker) Lacey all of Bushwood, MD, Evelyn is also survived by a granddaughter, Michelle M. Owens of Leonardtown, MD, 2 great-grandchildren, Kayla M. Pitts of Killean, TX, and Eddie Nelson of Leonardtown, MD and 1 great-great-granddaughter due February 12, 2013. In addition to her parents and husband, Evelyn was preceded in death by a sister, Thelma Mattingly.
Evelyn moved to St. Mary’s County in 1952 from Washington, DC, she was a homemaker.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 from 5:00PM to 8:00PM with prayers recited at 7:00PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at 10:00AM in the Funeral Home Chapel, with Deacon Bill Nickerson officiating. Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Catholic cemetery, Bushwood, MD.
Pallbearers will be: David Fisher, Thomas Fisher, Andrew Fisher, Adam Scherer, Jimmy Oliver, and Matt Oliver.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 299, Leonardtown, MD 20650
Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD
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“I send my condolences to the families. I am sure that Steve and others in the family who went on before her were waiting there for her. God bless.”
“My deepest and heartfelt sympathy to all of Evelyn’s Family. May you find comfort in knowing that Evelyn is at peace. Cherish and remember all the memories and good times as it will help get pass all of the days ahead. “
“My thoughts, prayers, and memories are with us all. Ez is now back with “Ole Master.” So many fun, great memories were made on The Point with Ez. I will always remember her thoughtfulness and her laugh. I will also remember her perfection of the word “Yep!””
“Michelle, please accept my condolences. Your grandmother will be missed. Know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.”
“With Deepest Sympathy”
“Dear Bushwood Loved Ones, We will all miss Evelyn & I’m sure Jim’s waiting at Heaven’s door to welcome her in. We love, think of & miss all of you always. May God especially Bless, Confort, Strengthen, Uplift & Support you in your time of grief & sorrow! Love & Prayers always, John, Suzanne & Families”
“Our sincere sympathy on the loss of cousin Evelyn Owens. Heaven has received a special angel, may you find peace in your memories of Evelyn. “
“My prayers are with you all. Evelyn was a very sweet lady. She will be missed by a lot of people. I always loved to hear her and Joan sing, songs together that their mother did with them as childen. It was always a pleasure being around Evelyn.”
“Joan and family: I am so sorry for your loss. Evelyn was indeed a very nice person. She will now be your guardian angel, watching over you all. I use to visit her at the Nursing Home. Joan, if there’s anything I can do please call. She will be in my thoughts and prayers.”
“Sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families.”
“Michelle and family, Eddie and I are sad to learn of the passing of your Grandmom. She was an amazing woman. Keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers”
“I had the pleasure of meeting Ms. Owens at the Nursing Home. She was my grandma’s room mate. She was a very sweet lady. May she rest in Peace. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. “
“Our thoughts,prayers, and condolences go out to the family. “
“My memories from childhood of Aunt Evelyn are of her kindness and warm heart. She will be missed by her family.”
“Shell Shell so sorry to hear about grandma, God Bless you and your family at this time. Love Diana and Kevin “
“Joan, Tucker, Karen, David and family. We sre sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved sister and aunt. May your happy memories of her bring you peace and comfort in the coming days.”
“mike;sorry to hear about your mom,thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.”