Jeanette Austin

Jeanette Austin, 72, of Leonardtown, Maryland, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. Born on May 29, 1953, she was the cherished daughter of the late Dorothy Dillard Guy and Joseph Clyde Guy of Loveville, MD. She was preceded in death by her siblings Joseph Calvin Guy, Kenneth Clyde Guy, Sr., Margaret Louise Stickell, Dorothy “Lucy” Marie Irwin, and Walter Lawrence Guy, Sr. Jeanette is survived by her three children: Joseph W. Austin (Jeanne) of Newport News, VA; John Christopher Austin (Natalie) of Hollywood, MD; and Michael Thomas Austin (Amber) of Hollywood, MD. She is also survived by her siblings: Charles Jerome Guy, Sr. (Cindy) of Avenue, MD; Thomas Ponton Guy (Esther) of Henderson, NC; Mary Susan Buono (Charlie) of Leonardtown, MD; and Elizabeth “Sissy” Guy Walker (Danny) of Leonardtown, MD. She leaves behind her grandchildren: Cameron and Temperance Austin of Newport News, VA; Emma Harrell (Donovan) of Leonardtown, MD; Ashlynn, Aiden, and Aaron Austin of Hollywood, MD; Alissa and Layla Austin of Hollywood, MD; her honorary grandchildren: Katie Jo Mattingly (Jay) of Leonardtown, MD; Sydney and Brandon Currie of Leonardtown, MD; as well as two honorary great-grandchildren, Leah and Madelyn Currie of Leonardtown, MD; and many beloved nieces, nephews, and dear friends. Jeanette’s career began at the age of sixteen at the telephone company in Leonardtown, MD, where she developed lifelong values of professionalism, kindness, and dedication. She devoted 29 years to St.Mary’s Hospital, serving in numerous roles and earning a reputation for reliability, compassion, and a heart of gold. Colleagues fondly remember her as someone who always knew the answer and shared it with a warm smile. She found joy in life’s simple pleasures, listening to country music, watching TLC, scrolling through Facebook, and treating herself to a bit of online shopping. She loved to create, to grow, and to bring things to life, through her crafts, puzzles, and her cherished plants. Above all, family was the center of Jeanette’s world. She cherished every moment spent with loved ones and found meaning in even the smallest memories. She believed that life is a path shaped by God’s will, and while we cannot change it entirely, we can choose to make it easier for others and remain true to the values we were raised with. Jeanette lived this belief daily, striving to make the world kinder and brighter. Every moment spent together was a precious gift, and she would not have changed a single thing. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home in Leonardtown, Maryland. A prayer service will follow at 7:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel, officiated by Chaplain Chris Whetlor. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests memorial contributions be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Serving as Honorary Pallbearers are Joseph W. “Joe” Austin, John Christopher “Chris” Austin, Michael Thomas “Mike” Austin, Brandon Michael Currie, Danny Walker, Mike Currie, and Jay Mattingly.