Lucy Mae Dudley
March 3, 1920 ~ April 6, 2012
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, April 14, 2012 at 11:00 AM in St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church, St. Mary’s City, MD. Interment will be follow in St. James Catholic Cemetery, Lexington Park, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Saturday, April 14, 2012 from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM in St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church, St. Mary’s City, MD
Lucy Mae Dudley, 92, of Lexington Park, Maryland died peacefully on Friday, April 6, 2012, at her residence with her family by her side. Born on March 3, 1920 in St. Mary’s County, she was the daughter of the late Douglas and Grace Tolson Carroll. She received her education through the St. Mary’s County School System. In 1941, Lucy left St. Mary’s County and moved to Baltimore, Maryland. On April 2, 1966, Lucy was united in holy matrimony to the late Nathaniel Dudley in Baltimore, Maryland. She was married for 30 years until his death, in 1996. After the death of her husband, Lucy remained in Baltimore, Maryland. Lucy was a dedicated member of St. Bernardine Roman Catholic Church, Baltimore, Maryland and St. Cecilia Catholic Church, St. Mary’s City, Maryland. She loved spending time with family and friends, cooking and crossword puzzles. Over the years, she would travel back in forth from Baltimore, Maryland to St. Mary’s County to visit family and friends. In 1990, Lucy retired from the Baltimore City Public School System, Baltimore, Maryland. In 2007, she made the decision to move from Baltimore, Maryland and return to her home place in St. Mary’s County to be with her family. In addition to her parents, Lucy was preceded in death by her husband, Nathaniel Dudley and four brothers, Augustus, Talbert, Charles and Thomas Carroll. Lucy is survived by her siblings, Virginia G. Porter, Sarah L. Chase, John Francis Carroll, Sr., Helen N. Robinson and Paul J. Carroll, all of Lexington Park, Maryland; two sisters-in laws, Annie and Shirley Carroll; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends; especially, William and Lorraine Sumerville, Hilda Sumerville, Linda Holmes, Anita Fowler and Toni Mitchell. The family will receive friends on Saturday, April 14, 2012 from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM in St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church, St. Mary’s City, MD., where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM . Interment will follow in St. James Catholic Cemetery, Lexington Park, MD. .Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.
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“I was so sorry to hear about Aunt Lucy as I knew her but I also know that the Carroll family is a strong close family and together they will get through this sorrowful time with the help of our Lord. Just remember that my heart goes out to all of you. May GOD bless you and Heaven smile upon you. “
“To Lucy’s family, we offer our sincere condolences to you and our prayers are with you. Lucy was an inspiration to all who knew her. Her upbeat and cheerful personality lifted others. She will truly be missed. May GOD bless you all.”
“We miss you Lucy. Lucy was our neighbor for more than 45 years in Baltimore. She was a homeowner and member of the Lyndhurst Community Association. Lucy loved and supported her church-St. Bernardine Catholic Church. Our condolences to the family. Peace be with you, from the neighbors and friends in Baltimore. “
“Lucy and I had a very strong relationship as neighbors (in Baltimore) and friends. She loved my family and my family loved her. I felt as though Lucy was a friend and mother because we had a very special bond. And, I will always cherish our relationship and that special bond. My prayers are with the family. Peace be with you.”
“Aunt Lucy, I love you & I’m missing you ever so much. Even though the tears are falling I know you are at peace & in heaven watching down on us. I love you & I’m gonna miss you, but I will never forget how good you were to all of us. Love your neice Stephanie Taji Iraq “