Jean Marie Matthews
September 6, 1931 ~ October 14, 2016
Jean Marie Matthews “Jean”, 85, of Hollywood, MD passed away on October 14, 2016 at her home. Born on September 6, 1931 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of Mary Rosalie Norris of Leonardtown, MD and the late Frederick A. Norris. Jean is survived by her loving husband Orville Dale Matthews whom she married in St. John’s Catholic Church Hollywood, MD. Jean is survived by her daughter: Patricia Dale Joy (Calvin) Hollywood, MD, 2 grandsons: Mark Dale Joy (Jessica) of Gumboro, DE, and Eric Paul Joy (Samantha) of Pasadena, MD, and great grandchildren: Hunter Joy, Gracie Joy, and Parker Joy. Siblings: Alice Knott, Freddie Norris, Billy Norris and Janice Abell. She was preceded in death by her son James William Matthews. She graduated from Great Mills High School in 1950 and was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, MD. She was a homemaker.
Jean was a Charter Member of the Hollywood Vol. Rescue Squad Auxiliary and served as President and Vice President for multiple terms. She was inducted as a Life Member of the Auxiliary after many dedicated years of faithful service. Jean was also an Associate Member of the Hollywood Vol. Fire Department, helping in any way she could at various fund raisers. Jean enjoyed being with her family, playing golf & bingo, quilting and needle pointing. She loved to travel, especially with her daughter Pattie.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 from 5:00 PM – 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, October 19, 2016 at 10:00 AM in St. John’s Catholic Church Hollywood, MD with Father Ray Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in the Church cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Mark Joy, Eric Joy, Jimmy Knott, Robb Albert, Joey Norris, and Robby Abell. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Joe Knott, Rose Dale Yannayon, Missy Dorsey, Jamie Weber, George Allen Abell, and Jill Norris.
In lieu flowers donation may be made to the Hollywood Vol. Rescue Squad P.O. Box 79 Hollywood, MD 20636 and/or Hollywood Vol. Fire Department P.O. Box 7 Hollywood, MD 20636.
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To All Of Jean’s Family: So very sorry for your loss. Me and my family send our sincere sympathy and heartfelt condolences to all of you.
To all of Jean’s family. I was deeply saddened and heart broken to hear of the loss of such a wonderful; loving; caring; funny woman. I remember sitting with her on the bench in front of the Cotton Candy station at the HVFD Carnival she was so delightful to talk to. Prayers and Love to you all at this difficult time.
we are very sorry for your loss
To: Jean & Family, So sorry to learn of the [passing of Jean. May the Good Lord be with you all in this time of need. Whata wonderful Lady Jean was, Now she is in Heaven and may she Rest In The Arms of Our Lord forever.Rember that death leaves a broken heart and all of the wonderful memories will last a life time. Patty may the Good Lordbe with you aand your family.
Keeping you all in our prayers…She will be missed by so many that had the pleasure of meeting her Always had something nice to say I know I will miss our long talks always so nice to hear her and Orville talk about all the traveling they had done and what makes a marriage last for 65 years … And to hear about all the fun times she had on her travels with her daughter Patti And always saying how lucky Patti is to have her husband Calvin by her side May God Bless you all and Jean R.I.P Love you and will miss you so much….
Mr Matthews, Patti, Calvin,and family, my sincere condolences to all of you. Mrs Matthews was a great person and I know you all will miss her so very much!! I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. Love Debbie
Mr. Matthews. Patti & Calvin, Mark & Jessica Eric & Sam,
What a wonderful lady we have all lost. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Jean, my love, I will miss you dearly with our yearly Ocean City, Md.trips that we have done for many years with Patti, Jo, you and myself. It for sure will never be the same. Rest my dear and I will never forget all the good times. Love to the Matthews Family
To all of the family, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Jean was a wonderful woman and will be greatly missed by all. Heaven gained a wonderful angel.
To OD, Pattie and all the Family
Our most sincere condolence to you all.Jean was a wonderful person, full of smiles and friendliness. Jean will be missed and we ask God to grant you all peace knowing she has her place in heaven.May all your happy memories keep you forever close to her . God Bless.
Wayne and Joan
Oh Jean, I’ve known you all my life. Always smiled and hugged me and chatted with me. It’s been a true joy to have known you. I love you. Look over us all, we will always think of you. To all of Jeans family may you all find the strength to be strong in this difficult time. Prayers to you all.
Love Bree Ridgell Burandt
Mrs. Matthews was a wonderful woman who always had a warm smile or a kind word for anyone she met. I can remember attending many events with her at the rescue squad and all the good times and laughs we shared. She will be greatly missed by all that had the pleasure of knowing and loving her.
Mr. Matthews, Pattie and Family – So sorry for the loss of such a wonderful lady! She was so gentle and kind. It won’t be the same to ride by and not see her to toot the horn to or just to say “Hi” to her. You know God has another beautiful Angel by His side! She will certainly be missed. We are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
Sorry for ur loss. She was a wonderful lady. Prayers go out to all the family
O.D., Pattie, Calvin & boys: I know words are of little comfort to you all right now and the void you feel is very heavy! Please know that Jean will be missed and your loss is shared by so many! Jean never failed to greet you with a smile and a kind word. We will always remember that smile and we hope that your happy memories will help ease your pain.
We are very sorry to hear about Mrs. Matthews. She was a wonderful lady, who always had a smile on her face and was thoughtful in her actions.
Pattie and family – So sorry to hear about your Mom. Sending you all my prayers and sympathy – Tism
To the entire Norris Family: We send our love and heartfelt condolences to you all. May she rest in peace.
To the entire Norris Family: We send our love and heartfelt condolences to you all. May she rest in peace.