Jennie Sue Page
May 19, 1947 ~ March 22, 2026
We honor the life of Jennie Sue Page, 78, of Hollywood, MD, who passed away March 22, 2026. Born on May 19, 1947, in Maryville, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Jay and Nellie Newman.
Jennie lived a life defined above all by her love for Jesus and her love for her family and friends. She dedicated her retirement years to being a doting mother, grandmother and great-grandmother surrounded by loved ones on her family farm. She graduated from the University of Tennessee in 1969. High school sweethearts, Jay and Jennie Page, were married March 29, 1969. Upon moving to Maryland, Jennie taught music at local elementary schools. She then spent the majority of her career working for the Department on Aging, providing exceptional support and care to seniors with a passion for those she worked with. Jennie, along with Jay, were partners in starting Leonardtown Baptist Church, where she served in many roles, such as pianist, organist, choir director, and youth group leader. She was a faithful servant to her Savior, family and community.
Jennie is survived by her husband, Jay Page; son, John Page (June); daughter, Jennifer Kreller (Joey); ten grandchildren, Christopher Plummer (Torrey), Amanda Plummer, Michael Page, Caroline Kreller, Abel Kreller, Crystal Valdez (Anthony), Amber Thorne (Steven), Anthony Castro, Nicole Maddox (Xavier), and Carmen Castro; twelve great-grandchildren, John Plummer, Arthur Plummer, Wednesday Shoer, Carter Hiben, Jaiden Hiben, Tripp Valdez, Olliana Valdez, August Thorne, Jordyn Giles, Damien Castro, Takoda Maddox, and Aniyah Maddox; brother Jerry Newman (Faye) and many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents Jay and Nellie Newman; In-laws Chuck and Betty Page; niece, Kim Mann, and her youngest son Jason Page who passed at almost 4 years old and whom she now joyously rejoins.
The family will receive friends on Friday, March 27, 2026, from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM in the Leonardtown Baptist Church, Leonardtown, MD. Where a Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Medstar St. Mary’s Hospital Cancer Center and Infusion Services at: 25500 Point Lookout Road Leonardtown, Maryland 20650
Condolences may be made to the family at www.mgfh.com.
Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home and Cremation Services, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
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Jay, my heart goes out to you and the family. You have so much to be proud of — a wonderful life well led together. So many memories of course and so much good in this world.
I am so very sorry for your loss. Jennie was a wonderful person who always cared about others. I considered her my mentor at the Dept. of Aging; it was privilege and a pleasure to work with her. She will be greatly missed.
Jay and family: Bobby and I are so sorry for the loss of Jennie. She was always so nice to talk to. I know you will all miss her. May she RIP. Bobby and Barbara McGill.
So sorry to hear that Jennie has left us for her home in heaven. I am retired from County Government but knew Jennie for the entire 19 years that I worked. She was kind, caring and always willing to help in any way she could. Jennie was an exemplary representative of the Department of Aging. I am sure that she has been missed and will continue to be missed for a very long time. Sincere condolences to Jennie’s large family.
Ms. Page’s faith and love were such a beautiful light, and I know she’s now in heaven, embraced by God. I pray that brings you even a small sense of peace during such a hard time. I will always remember her as kind and full of grace. Sending hugs to the family during this time.
We were saddened to hear about our sweet and kind piano teacher Mrs. Page who also taught us music at Mechanicsville Elementary Schooling the late sixties and maybe early seventies? Vanessa, Hannah, and Ruthy Mossman all had lessons in your Hollywood home. She was so sweet and kind and always had a smile. Vanessa went on to continue piano and currently is with the Gettysburg Theatre often as the music director of plays! Ruthy continued music playing trombone for the Washington (Redskins at the time) and plays with So MD Band and Hometown Band gigs. I continue to piddle on the piano learning songs by ear and enjoy playing our keyboard with our grandkids. So, we were blessed by your mom and wife and grandma and great grandmom musically and her memory will continue to be a part of us! Love and grace to the Page family. And yes, she is with her son now.
John, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family with the loss of your mom! I remember her when we were little, always being so sweet and kind! Hugs to you!!