Margaret Irene Davis
February 11, 1923 ~ December 9, 2007
Services:
A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, December 13, 2007 at 7PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel with Msgr. Karl Chimiak officiating. Graveside Services will be Tuesday, January 8, 2008 at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA.
Visitation:
Viewing and Visitation will be Thursday, December 13, 2007 from 5PM till 8PM in the funeral home chapel.
Margaret Irene Davis, 84, of Mechanicsville, MD died December 9, 2007 at her residence. Born February 11, 1923 in Brooklyn, NY she was the daughter of the late Herman and Sophie Schweffler. She was the loving wife of the late Joseph William Davis. whom she married on May 21, 1946 in Brooklyn, NY and who preceded her in death on September 1, 1999. She is survived by her daughter Diann Bean of Valley Lee, MD and was preceded in death by her daughter JoAnn Thompson of Park Hall, MD. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren: Tom Thompson Jr., Rob Bean Jr., Michael Thompson, Christopher Thompson, Steve Bean, Joe Bean, Danny Thompson and Adam Bean as well as 5 great-grandchildren; Logan Bean, Allison Thompson, Tommy Thompson III, Kelly Nichole Thompson and Jack Thompson. Margaret moved to St.Mary's County in 1963 from Port Jefferson in Long Island, NY. She was a homemaker who enjoyed gardening, shopping on Saturdays with her daughter Diann and family gatherings. The family will receive friends on Thursday, December 13, 2007 from 5:00-8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, where a funeral service will be held at 7:00 PM with Msgr. Karl Chimiak officiating. Interment will take place on January 8, 2008 at 11:00 AM in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA. Contributions may be made to the Maryland State Troopers Association, 1300 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville, MD 21208 and/or The Paralyzed Veterans of America, 801 Eighteenth St. NW, Washington, DC, 20006-3517. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.
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“My heart goes out to our family at this time. Grandmom Davis was very good to me as a new-comer to the family and gave much love to Logan as well. We will miss her very much. ~Melinda”
“Diann, Robert & Family What a beautiful Mother, Grandmother and special friend Mrs. Davis was. She will be greatly missed at our family get together’s. But now we know she is happy to be home with Mr. Davis and Jo Ann. Take Care and Love, Evelyn “
“Diann, my heart goes out to you and the family. I know how close you were to your Mom and how much you enjoyed spending your time with her and she with you. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time . Remember the door is always open as well as the ears anytime you need to talk. Warm regards, Love Lucy & George “
“Diann, I am so terribly sorry to hear about your mother. I know how much she meant to you. You are in my thoughts and prayers! Love, Stephanie”
“Aunt Diann…you are in our thoughts and prayers. Our hearts go out to you and your family. Your mother was such a beautiful person and a joy to be around. She will be dearly missed. If there’s anything you need or anything we can do, please don’t hesitate to ask. Much love ~Jason & Kim”
“Aunt Diann, I am very sorry for your loss and know that you will miss your mom very much because you spent so much time together! Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time! Love, Susanne & Steve”
“Diann & Family, my prayers and thoughts are with you. She is now watching over you from heaven as one of the angels. Julie”
“To Miss Diann & Mr. Bob, and to our friends Rob, Melinda, Adam, and Logan, Brandi and I share in your sorrow as Mrs. Davis had a tender and sweet spirit. We enjoyed meeting her and sharing conversation with her over the summer. Please know, our thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of loss. Your loss is truly Heaven’s gain. Dante & Brandi Eubanks and family (Old neighbors of Rob & Melinda)”