Martha Teresa Ellis
August 12, 1932 ~ September 4, 2013
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, September 7, 2013 at 10:00 AM in Holy Angels Catholic Church Avenue, MD with Fr. Michael Tietjen officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens Leonardtown, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Friday, September 6, 2013 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home chapel with prayers recited at 7:00 PM.
Martha Teresa Ellis, 81, of Avenue, MD passed away on September 4, 2013 in Avenue, MD. Born on August 12, 1932 in Mechanicsville, MD., she was the daughter of the late Daniel Webster and Virginia Lena Hill Lacey. Martha was the loving wife of the late James Willard Ellis, Sr. whom passed away in 1986. She is survived by her children: Eleanor Teresa Norris (Merle), and Betty Ann Bowles (Jim) both of Leonardtown, MD., Rose Marie Lyon (Billy) of Mechanicsville, MD, James Willard Ellis, Jr. (Jackie) of Valley Lee, MD., Brenda Lee Russell of Ridge, MD., William Luke Ellis of Hollywood, MD., Mary Linda Trossbach (Bradley) of La Plata, MD, 17 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, and 8 great great grandchildren. She is survived by her siblings; Ruth Norris, Alice Dunbar, Thelma Futural, Robert Lacey, Palmer Lacey and Francis Lacey. Martha was preceded in death by her siblings; Hazel Thomas, Marie Lucas, Mary Margaret Miedzinski, James Lacey, Lawrence Lacey, Richard Lacey, Leonard Lacey, grandson Houston Danny Russell, and great grandson John Francis Ryce, III. Martha was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County and was a House keeper for Private homes. The family will receive friends on Friday, September 6, 2013 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 Pm in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel with prayers recited at 7:00 Pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, September 7, 2013 at 10:00 Am in Holy Angels Catholic Church, Avenue, MD with Father Michael Tietjen officiating and Father William Gurnee con celebrating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers; Billy Bowles, Billy Lyon, B.J. Lyon, Mike Lacey, Bradley Brooks, and Jim Bowles. Contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, MD 20650 and or the Seventh District Vol. Rescue Squad P.O. Box 7 Avenue, MD 20609.
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“Martha was a special lady. Happy with her life of church, work and home, she was happy. Did not need the extra things in life that we all strive for. May God embrace her and hold her close to his heart. Rest in Peace my friend.”
” RIP. Aunt Martha From Larry & Cora”
“Wayne and I were so sorry to hear the news of Aunt Martha’s passing she was such a wonderful and beautiful person and always thought of others instead of herself. We will miss her and think of her often our thoughts and prayers goes to her entire family.”
“Prayers and love to the family. We will miss Aunt Martha.”
“Aunt Martha will be missed. Our prayers are with the family.”
“Eleanor, Merle and Ellis Family please accept my sincerest condolences. May God Bless the Ellis Family at this most difficult time.”
“OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH ALL THE ELLIS AND LACEY FAMILY, MAY SHE REST IN PEACE.”
“To the Lacey & Ellis Families: You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”
“”Luke and Family” so sorry for your loss! It was an Honor to have known her! She was always so very sweet and kind to me. I will miss her dearly. She taught me so very much in the short time that I knew her! I will treasure all of her stories and she will forever be in my heart and memories! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. May she rest in peace, May God always watch over her and keep her close and dear to his heart! “Rest in Peace Martha” “God Bless You All””
“Rose and family your mom was a special lady and will be miss. I spent a many of day in her home with you and she always treated me great. May she rest in peace.”
“”So sorry to hear of Martha’s passing. She was a very sweet and kind lady. May she rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with her and the rest of the family””
“Rose and Family, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. If you need anything please let us know.”
“to the family of Martha, I will keep you in my prayers. She was a sweet lady Mary Frances (Farrell)Abell”
“Much love and Prayers for the Ellis/Lacey family. RIP Aunt Martha”
“Luke and family, Sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May Mrs. Ellis rest in peace.”
“my thoughts and prayers go out to ellis family “
“To all of Martha’s Family we are so sorry to hear of her passing. She was a very sweet Lady and we know she will be greatly missed. Our Thoughts and Prayers to all of you. You have a special Angel watching over you.”
“May you rest in peace our sister. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family at this time. We are here if We can assist for anything at this time. Condolences to the Entire family at this time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! “
“Prayers go out to the entire family. Martha is missed and Loved by so many. Anythig we can do for the family, we are here and let us know. May god Speed Comfort and Ease to the Entire Family at this time. “
“Such a lovely. Lady. Always smiling. And the hardest Worker I know. You are in our hearts forever. Our prayer’s. Are with you and the entire family .. I will always remember your smiling face and your laughter the most. God has taken a very special lady home to rest. Love you and we will miss you……..”
“The County has lost a precious Rose. Life brings tears, smiles and memories…tears dry, smiles fade, but memories live on forever…. In your memories may you find comfort. May the outpouring of Love and condolence from family and friends sustain you, and in your hearts, may you find strength to help you through this trying time. All though we could not attend services today, please know we share in your loss. God Bless you Aunt Martha. May you rest in everlasting peace with our Lord whose eternal light will always shine upon you. “
“Betty, Sorry on the Loss of your Mother. May She Rest In Peace.”
“Rest peacefully, you were a wonderful lady. May our lord comfort your family. “
“Luke, sorry to hear about your Mother,may she Rest in Peace”
“To the Family of Teresa Ryce: As we struggle to get through this difficult time; we ask God to give us the strength and wisdom to help us to heal. I heard that your grandmother has gone to Heaven also. I lost my mom on Sept 1st. They are both angels now watching over us. “