Juanita F. Gass
September 28, 1938 ~ October 9, 2015
Juanita F. Gass, 77 of Avenue, MD passed away on October 9, 2015 in Callaway, MD. Born September 28, 1938 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Olivia Hope Headley Fallin and George W. Fallin.
Juanita was the loving wife of Richard C. Gass whom she married October 6, 1956 in Washington, DC. She was the mother of Richard Christopher (Susan) Gass of Coltons Point, MD, William Andrew (Amy) Gass of Solomons, MD, Elizabeth Hope (James J.) Rushing of Avenue, MD and Linda Marie (Robert) Molish of Leonardtown, MD, grandchildren; Melissa Ann Gass, Meagan Danielle Gass, Jacob David Molish and Ryan Christopher Headley Molish. She graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in 1956. She moved to St. Mary’s County in 1991 from Nashville, TN. Juanita belonged to the D.A.R., SMC Historical Society Genealogy, St. Clements Hundred, Mah Jong, and was a member of the Garden Club and Home and Garden Home Tour of SMC. Pallbearers will be: Jacob Molish, Robert Kopel, James Bannigan and Samuel “Bo” Bailey, Jr.
Funeral Services will be private. The family would like to invite everyone for Juanita’s Life Celebration on Saturday, October 17, 2015 from 3:00PM to 5:00PM at the Avenmar Club House, 41165 Herons Way, Leonardtown, MD 20650
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650 and/or Holy Angels Church 21340 Coltons Point Rd., Avenue, MD 20609
Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD
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Dick and Extended Family Members,
Please accept our sincere condolences at this time of sorrow. Juanita will always be fondly remembered as an individual that had the tenacity and determination to track down the family tree. With a quick wit and great sense of humor she always lent a serious note to the conversation, when needed. You will always have fond memories to comfort you in the future.
Dick and Extended Family Members,
Please accept our sincere condolences at this time of sorrow. Juanita will always be fondly remembered as an individual that had the tenacity and determination to track down the family tree. With a quick wit and great sense of humor she always lent a serious note to the conversation, when needed. You will always have fond memories to comfort you in the future.
Dick and Family,
Hold tight to your memories for comfort, lean on your friends for strength, and remember how much you were all loved by this special lady. We hope that each day will bring a measure of comfort and be assured that Juanita’s entire family will remain in our thoughts and prayers. Hugs to all.
To the Gass family, I am so sorry for your loss. Juanita was a wonderful lady, I enjoyed seeing her each and every time she came in Frame A Lot. Juanita can now RIP
Dick and family, I will keep the family in my prayers. Juanita was a wonderful person.
Keep your memories of all the good times. She
is now at peace. Mary Frances Abell.
Dick & Family, Juanita suffered at the last, but gave it her all. May God give you Peace and love to help you through these trying days. Just remember “LOVE NEVER DIES”, has helped me with the loss of Joe. Treasure all the good things. special talks, hugs and LUV
Our sincerest sympathy to Dick, family and many friends. She was a wonderful person and we will miss her. Be assured of our thoughts and prayers.
Dickie and family….Juanita and I had occasional contact about family history. She was a treasure, always willing to answer a question or seek an answer. Will miss her smile and cheerfulness…..Jay
Dick and Family, words cannot express our heartfelt sorrows for you and your family. Juanita had such away of expressing love towards others. She was such a dear friend and loved by many. She will always be remembered for her kindness and fun loving spirit. God has received a wonderful lady. Continual prayers for you and your family. Love in Christ
Dick and Family, words cannot express our heartfelt sorrows for you and your family. Juanita had such away of expressing love towards others. She was such a dear friend and loved by many. She will always be remembered for her kindness and fun loving spirit. God has received a wonderful lady. Continual prayers for you and your family. Love in Christ
Dick and family,
Such a lady. Juanita was always so kind and thoughtful. She had that special gift of making all feel better about themselves. So smart and articulate. A generous spirit who inspired me by her strength and sweet nature. Her smile is etched on my heart. God bless her and your family. I pray that you will feel Gods strength and grace. Peace, Marie and Bill
Juanita was a wonderful woman and will be missed. She was so friendly and I loved her smile.
Dear Mr. Gass – I am so, so sorry to hear of Miss Juanita’s passing. She and I were cohorts at the CPRCC in Charlotte Hall. I went in right before her each day last year. It breaks my heart that she took a turn and I didn’t get to visit with her again. She was a wonderful woman and I loved the brief moment in time I had to meet her. My thoughts & prayers are with you and the family as you navigate this difficult time. God bless.
Dick & Family, my prayers & comfort are with each of you at these sorrowful times. Jaunita was a wonderful loving Friend. We all have wonderful memories & we each reflect on those to celebrate the time we got to share them with her. Her spirit will always be around.us. I loved her & will really miss her.
Dick and Family:
Words can never begin to say all that we feel in our hearts when we think of Juanita: Best Friend, DAR Sister, Mexican Train Domino Buddy,
Neighbor, Hostess Extraordinaire,Caring Listener, Encouraging Optimist, Very Special Person in every way.
How fortunate we are to have shared many times with you and your family these last 26 years!!
I am deeply saddened by Juanita’s passing. She was my research adviser, mentor and my mothers shoulder to lean on. Juanita was more than just a friend, she was family. With her easy going nature and gracious southern charm, she put us at ease and smoothed out any difficulties we may have faced. Juanita’s friendliness and fun loving ways are reflected in the Gass Family. I want to thank all of you for sharing Juanita with all of us, for so many years. We can find some comfort, knowing Juanita is at peace in the the arms of our Lord.
May God bless and protect all of you.
Dear Dick and Family,
It was with great sorrow to learn of Juanita’s passing. Juanita was a wonderful, genuine, witty and charming lady and became a precious friend and neighbor of the Calvelage Family here in Scottsdale, Arizona. Juanita and Dick & family were great friends to our entire family and especially to my Mother and Father, Loretta and Bob, who have passed before her. The friendship, travels, parties, laughter and fond memories meant so much to them and all of us. They truly enjoyed their visits to Maryland and your visits with them here. Juanita was an angel on earth when she decided to compile the “Family Tree” for them. Her unending desire to finish this tribute, she so strongly endured, was her last gift to them. She is an angel in heaven now and we will keep her memory alive and forever in our hearts. She is now embraced in the arms of the Lord.
Peace, Prayers and Blessings.
Juanita was so special to me, being friends for 58 years brought us close together. We met in 1957 when she was pregnant with her first child and I with my second. We spent many a day together, I often told her that we felt like sisters. I will miss her dearly and hold on to all our memories. To Dick, Chris, Beth, Andy (Bill) and Linda I love you each and pray for true comfort as you all face this tragic loss. God Bless you all.
Dick and family. It is with great sadness that we extend our sincere condolences to all. Juanita was such a special person, with a sincere zest for life and love for her family. She was always so kind, thoughtful and giving. We are so grateful that even in her darkest hours she worked diligently to complete our family tree, which will be cherished for generations. We were so fortunate to be included in so many family celebrations that provide us with wonderful, happy memories. Our prayers and love to all. Karen and Walt
Know that I’ll always keep her close in my thoughts.