Marilyn Ann McKay
January 4, 1924 ~ August 27, 2020
Marilyn Ann Dixon McKay “Mary”,96 of Hollywood, MD passed away on August 27, 2020 in Hollywood, MD. She was born on January 4, 1924 in Leonardtown, MD. Mary was the daughter of the late Viola Norris Dixon and Thomas Dixon. Mary was the loving wife of the late James Manning McKay whom she married on September 21, 1943 in Leonardtown, MD and who preceded her in death on December 9, 2008.
Mary is survived by her children; Pat Murr (Bobby) of Adelphi, MD, Betty Johnson (Frankie) of Hollywood, MD, Jimmy McKay of Hollywood, MD, Cherry Price (Billy) of Leonardtown, MD, Beverly Ryan (John) of Derwood, MD, Tommy McKay (Laschelle) of Hollywood, MD, David McKay of Hollywood, MD, and Ed McKay (Laura) of Fairfax, VA, 27 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren and 11 great great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her brothers Ralph Dixon, Thomas Dixon, grandson Jim McKay, III, and great-great granddaughter, Serenity Dare.
Mary was a lifelong St. Mary’s County, MD resident and graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in 1942. She was the business owner of McKay’s Supermarkets, which she and her husband Manning McKay started in 1948; along with Marilyn’s Fine Fashions and The County Times Newspaper.
Mary was a member of the Maryland Food Dealers Board of Directors; Maryland Retailers Association Hall of Fame, and Catholic Daughters. Her hobbies included attending and watching the Baltimore Orioles Games, playing cards especially Pitch, with her family on Saturday nights. She loved her trips to New York to buy clothing for her dress shop.
The family will receive friends on Friday, September 4, 2020 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM in St. John’s Catholic Church Hollywood, MD, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM with Father Ray Schmidt officiating, co-celebrating will be Fr. Keith Woods and Fr. John Dillon. Interment will follow in St. John’s Catholic Cemetery, Hollywood, MD.
Serving as pallbearers will be Mike Murr, Joe Johnson, Ricky Hammett, Steve Hammett, Chris Ryan, Eric McKay, Justin McKay and Mitch McKay. Honorary pallbearer will be Robbie Murr.
Contributions may be made to St. John’s Catholic Church, and School 43950 St. John’s Road Hollywood, MD 20636 and Hollywood Vol. Fire Department, P.O. Box 7 Hollywood, MD 20636.
Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A. Leonardtown, MD.
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To a family that I have known all my life.
May Mary as she was known rest in peace.
To the Family
I’m so sorry for your loss May this beautiful Lady RIP -I remember the first time i met her I was 16,we had a conversation that was very personal – From that day on It always so good to see her .We had that special friendship -I Pray that the Lord will shine his light on the family and give them Peace & comfort & May the Lord hold everyone in the palm of his hand Love you Aunt Marilyn God Bless
To All of Miss Marys Children.She has always been a beam of light and love.I have known her all my life and so Blessed to call her my friend.Another Angel in Heaven..Hollywood stories..Oh My..RIP..Miss Mary..Love you forever.
Condolence’s to the large family of Marilyn’s It only takes 4 letters to describe this wonderful woman,,, L A D Y ,,, may she Rest in Peace …
Jimmy and the entire McKay family, please accept our sincerest condolences on the passing of your mother. She was a wonderful woman that did much for the community.
To the Entire Family. Met Ms. Mary while working at former First Natl Bank Leonardtown,and we became friends and that was a long time ago and Stayed Friends. What a Wonderful Lady she was. She had such a kind heart to everyone she came in contact with whether on the street or in her store. Ms. Mary Rest In Peace Friend. Love ANN
To The McKay Family,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. I remember your mom and dad always walking around the Hollywood store and greeting everyone with their big smiles. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
David, so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. I know she battled her illness for several years. She was a fighter for sure. Now she is back with your dad in the Big House above. Hope this brings some comfort and consolation to you and your family. I always appreciated your Mom and Dad providing jobs for me when I was younger. That experience meant a lot to me. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire McKay family.
Cherry,Billy & Brandy
The McKay Family
So sorry for the loss of your Mom,Mother in law & Grandmother.Your family is in our thoughts & prayers during this difficult time of sorrow.
We won’t be able to attend the services but will be thinking of you & your family.
Your Mom was a very special lady who touched a lot of people.May she rest peacefully in the arms of the Lord now.
Love to you all
We are sending our thoughts and prayers, to all of Mrs McKays family.
My condolences and sympathy especially go out to Betty and Frankie. Condolences to the rest of the family also.
To all Marilyn Mckay’s Family
Our sincere sympathy in the loss of your Mother. Such a dear lady. You all are in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. May she rest in peace.
Betty and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. You mom was a special lady.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Mrs McKay was a wonderful lady and always so sweet to us. Hugs and prayers to all.
To all the McKay family – sending my sympathy on the loss of your Mother. I always remember Mrs. McKay’s kindness, especially to my own Mother. Thinking of you all – Tism
To the McKay Family, our most sincere sympathy in the loss of your mom! Mrs. McKay always had a friendly smile to greet you with and such a kind heart! Your family and ours have been across the highway neighbors for years and years and your Mom and Dad always extended great kindness to our parents’ for grocery shopping needs for our large family, a lot of which was dependent on Dad’s tobacco sales each spring! Dad always said he only wanted Mom to shop at McKays and so she spent many a Saturday morning loading up with groceries on 245. We’ll always have fond memories of the goodness and grace Mrs. McKay shared in this community! Love, The Family of Sam & Teresa Spalding
To The McKay Family,
We send our sincere condolences on your loss of your mom! We pray you find comfort she is with your dad and that she was a great lady.
Tommy and Rose Goldsborough