Gladys Lavender Guy
June 17, 1927 ~ December 11, 2019
Gladys Lavender Guy, 92 of Leonardtown, MD passed away on December 11, 2019 in Callaway, MD. Born June 17, 1927 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Leona Potter Clarke and Charles Lavender.
She survived by her children: J. Glenn Guy (Patricia), Brenda G. Surfield (Ron), and Karen P. Guy all of Leonardtown, MD, siblings: William Lavender or Leonardtown, MD, 4 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
Gladys was preceded in death by her brother, Charles Lavender Jr. and sister, Dorothy Lavender.
Gladys moved with the family in 1933, to St. Mary’s County to live on St. Georges Island. She attended the One Room School House on the Island, then she attended Great Mills Middle and High School. After school, she moved she moved back to Washington for a job at the Navy Yard. A serious head injury from an assault on the street, forced her to move back home for the long recovery. In 1946, she married George Guy and became a wonderful homemaker and mother. After the children were older, she enjoyed her job at the Town & Casual Dress Shop in Leonardtown, particularly the Buying Trips to New York. She was a Red Cross Volunteer (Grey Lady), and later years a volunteer at the hospitals gift shop. Gladys really enjoyed time spent with family and friends, over really good food. She loved to try new recipes, her crab cakes and crab imperial were legendary. Sharing anything she cooked was her pleasure. Gladys also enjoyed traveling, especially to the beach, and watching golf was a favorite past time. Her greatest joy was her family; especially her grandchildren and her great-grandchildren. Gladys will be greatly missed by her family and the many wonderful friends she made in her 92 years.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Compton, MD. Where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM with Father Rob Maro officiating. Interment will be private. Serving as pallbearers will be Rayner Blair, Andy Pennisi, Bruce Lavender, Perry Guy, Keith Lavender, and Danny Norris. Honorary Pallbearers are Roy Mattingly, Charlene Guy, Dot Bell, Mary Ada Candela, Kay Owens, and Bea Tatlow.
In a lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Hospice House of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650 and the Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 299, Leonardtown, MD 20650.
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BRENDA,Karen and Glenn. So very sorry to hear about Miss Gladys.She was a very special lady and very special to me.I loved our talks and then of course you know she had stories to make to laugh.Love you all.May she rest in peace.
Brenda and Family – I am so very sorry to hear about your Mom. I have such great memories of talking to her – she was one of a kind! Her picture is beautiful!! Love to you all – Tism
I am so very sorry to hear about Mrs Guy
Glen, Brenda, Karen and Family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. We will miss your mom’s smiling face. She was always so friendly to everyone she met. We really enjoyed her company at the progressive pitch game we held at our house. Although she sat a one table for a very long time, she laughed and joked about it saying it was the bad cards we had purchased. May she rest in peace. God Bless.
Karen, Brenda and Glenn,
Please know how sorry I am about your Mom.
I got to know Mrs. Guy as Karen’s high-school friend.
Mrs. Guy was always so welcoming when I would go to her house for a sleep-over with Karen.
Mrs. Guy always had a smile and always warm and friendly.
Glenn, Karen & Brenda, there are no words but prayers. To me she was one in a million, always took the time to say hello or what ever else she wanted to tell you. Whenever I saw her she a smile and it was for real. Memories will get you through the hardest times, and it will get easier. Love from us both, Frank & Lorrie
Brenda you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Sorry for the loss of your mother.
Glenn, Brenda, Karen and extended family members, may you find comfort in the best of memories. Praying for peace in your hearts. Merry Christmas, Glenda
Glenn, Brenda and Karen,
I was so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. I have so many fond memories of her from our grade school/high school days. In addition to being a warm and wonderful neighborhood mom, always ready to make a sandwich, organize an outing, pick up or drop off at school, I thought she was the epitome of grace and elegance. I know your loss will be deeply felt, mothers are irreplaceable. My heart and prayers go out to you.
Love – Mike
My memories are many. Swimming in the pool at softball parties and in later times traveling to Montana, Mount Rushmore in the motor coaches and other places including Atlantic Beach. That was an experience when she lost her purse. Most of all our Friday lunches, Gladys was always disappointed if she missed a Friday, and if so she wanted all the details. Only in the last couple of months she was unable to meet with us. We celebrated many birthdays and close secrets. Gladys was a good friend and I pray she is at peace. She loved you all dearly and I am so sorry for your loss.
To Karen, Brenda and Glenn, my deepest sympathy for the loss of your Mom. She was a beautiful woman, inside and out. I remember her as always smiling and loving life and ready for the next adventure. Treasure the beautiful memories you have of her.
Glenn, Brenda and Karen. My heart felt condolences to you and your families. I have fond memories of your Mom and how nice she was to me whenever we saw one another. She had the most beautiful smile and laugh. I know she will be missed by the many, many people whose lives were touched by knowing her. May she Rest In Peace.
Our sincerest sympathy to all the family. Be assured of our love, thoughts and prayers.
Aunt Gladys was a beautiful lady. Rest in peace. Amen.
To the family of Mrs. Guy: Please accept my heartfelt sympathy. There are no words to take away the sadness you feel. As difficult as this time is, I pray you will find comfort in knowing your Mom will always be with you and the beautiful memories that you shared will forever be a part of your life. You all are in my prayers and wished strength, courage and love in the days ahead. RIP Mrs. Guy.
Karen, Glen, and Brenda: We send our most sincere condolences of Aunt Gladys! She was such a beautiful person inside out. Every time I would see her, I would always tell her how beautiful she was! You mom was full of class, dignity, and beauty! May she rest in enternal peace forever! Much love to all!
Brenda, Glen, Karen and Family, sorry for your loss. I will remember Gladys as a very friendly and happy lady. May she rest in peace!
From the early days when I baby sat you and Donnie delivered groceries to your house, we enjoyed a great friendship with your Mom. She was a delightful fixture at Peggy & Robert Lee’s and welcomed us with open arms on our visits to the County over the years. She co-piloted the motor coach to visit with us here in San Clemente, charming everyone she met with a delightful combination of style and sophistication that she mastered so well. Sincerely regret your loss.
Connie and Don Mattingly