Mary Beatrice "Bea" Bateman
November 10, 1923 ~ October 13, 2011
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, October 20, 2011 at 10:00 AM in St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Morganza, MD with Fr. John Caulfield officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD on Wednesday, October, 19, 2011 from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM where prayers will be recited at 6:30 PM.
Mary Beatrice “Bea” Fuller Bateman, 87, of Loveville, MD, died October 13, 2011 in Bushwood, MD. Born on November 10, 1923 in Clements, MD, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Grover and Mary Gwynetee Ching. She was the loving wife of the late Notley “Shortie” Bateman whom she married in January, 1997 in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Morganza, MD, and preceded her in death on July 20, 2011. Mrs. Bateman is survived by her children; Danny Fuller (Kathy) and Eddie Fuller (Sharon) both of Loveville, MD. Mrs. Bateman is also survived by her step children; Chester Bateman of Prince George’s County, MD, Robert Bateman of New Holland, MI, William Bateman of Calvert County, MD, Donald Bateman of St. Mary’s County, MD, and Kathy Payne of New Bern, NC, a brother Raymond Ching of Lexington Park, MD, 5 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her siblings; Aloysius Ching, Mildred Lacey, and Johnny Ching. Mrs. Bateman graduated in 1940 from Margaret Brent High School, Mechanicsville, MD. Mrs. Bateman was a Supply Administrator with the Federal Government for 35 years, and was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County. She enjoyed spending time with family, friends, and singing with the “Vibes” group at the Senior Center. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home where prayers will be recited at 6:30 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, October 20, 2011 at 10:00 AM in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Morganza, MD with Fr. John Caulfield officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be; Donny Fuller, Bobby Fuller, Wayne Stewart, Bryan Thomas, Timmy Quade, and Jim Bailey. Contributions may be made in memory of Mary Beatrice “Bea” Fuller Bateman to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD and/or Leonardtown Vol. Fire Department, P.O. Box 50, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A, Leonardtown, MD.
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“God bless the family. Now Bea, you are walking on sunshine with Shorty and Mable.”
“So very sorry for this loss. I loved and had great respect for her. Bea was a wonderful gentle woman whom took great care of my father, Notley (Shorty) Bateman and for that I will be eternally grateful. Rest in peace Bea.”
“I am saddened from learning of the loss of Bea. She and Shorty has given me many fond, funny and wonderful memories. A lady in every sense of the word; with humor being the same. A huge loss for us but a huge gain for God. She will always have place in my heart. I thank God that he let our paths cross. She will be missed by all. I know she will be smiling down at everyone with Shorty joining in.”
“My sincere sympathy to all of the Bateman Family. Mrs Mary Guynetee Ching was my grandfather Ernest Wathen’s sister. May God give you special blessing at this most difficult time. “
“I am sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Bateman. I work with her granddaughter and from the stories she has told us, she was a fun loving grandmother with plenty of spice. It takes energy to be feisty so she has gone to glory for a much deserved rest. May her love always rest in the families hearts and the memories be treasured forever. RIP Mrs. Bateman.”
“I am so sorry to hear of Aunt Beatrices passing. She loved her family more then anything as well as her love for the Lord. I have many fond memories of her. The Lord has another angel in his kingdom that once graced the earth. To the family if theres anyhing you need please let us know.”
“To Eddie Fuller and family: sorry the loss of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family in this difficult time.”
“I am very sad to hear of Mrs. Bateman’s passing (she was still Mrs. Fuller to me.) She was my first government supervisor 42 years ago, and by her example, she taught me to work hard and always take pride in my work…because she always took pride in hers. In addition to being a great supervisor, I will always be thankful for having Mrs. Fuller as a very special friend. I so appreciated her and Shortie coming to my retirement luncheon from the Base in 2007. My deepest sympathy to her family; you have truly lost a great woman. Ginny”
“You have our sympathy and prayers during this very difficult time. There are no words … just know that she will always be with you, watching and protecting. Remember all of the happy times that you shared with her.”
“Dear Eddie & Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all. So sorry for you loss.”
“My Thoughts & Prayers are with the Family at this time.God Bless the Family”
“Nanny, The strongest woman I know. When kids today open a book to see the greatest women in history they should see a picture of you. You were and are the backbone of our family. Whenever one of us needed something you were there. You held us in your hands and showed us the way and that gift to us will forever be greatful. I will always hold you in my heart as I know you will me. My life would not be what it is today without your motivation and perseverence. I know you will always watch over us and with your new wings will be two steps ahead. With all my love, Bobby”
“Our sincerest sympathy especially to Danny & Kathy, Eddie and Sharon and to all the family. Be assured of our love, thoughts and prayers for you during this most difficult time. May she now rest in peace with Our Lord and Blessed Mother in Heaven! “
“To the Fuller/Bateman Families: You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”
“To The Fuller Family, May he Good Lord grant each and everyon of you peace at this difficult time in your life remember all of good times and it help you get by May she Rest In Peace. “
“”My Nanny was the best Nanny in the whole wide world…because she loved her grandchildren like we were her own kids she was always there for all of us she had a speacial loving way about her she had a big heart and alway’s made time for us to be in our lives I’am so blessed to have these last few months with her I know God already has blessed her with her wings with all the good in her heart…I love you and miss you very very much love,Missy, “
“Danny, Eddie, and family. Sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom. Seems like I’ve known her forever, seeing her sitting accross from our family in her pew at St. Joseph’s all those years. She was a wonderfull woman whom I know is with our Lord Jesus in Heaven. Our prayers go out to you all.”
“”To the Greatest “Nanny” in the world, “My Nanny” I Love you! You truly are a remarkable lady. You always knew what to say and do to make things in my life seem better. My heart aches so bad now not being able to hear your words of wisdom and comforting words. You never had anything negative to say about anything or anyone you taught us how to see the BEST in everything. You are the strength that holds Us all together. Every time I’d ask you how you were doing today, you always either say pretty good, or not so good. Well Nanny, There are no more bad days for you anymore. You are there in Heaven with pop-pop, maw-maw, Shorty and All in the Hands of God. I love you Nanny, Miss you, with all my heart, your oldest Grandson Donny.”
“Danny and Eddie, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God be with you. “
“My deepest sympathy goes out to the Fuller family. May God bless you with His peace which surpasses all understanding & strength to get through this difficult time. “
“”Dear Eddie,Danny & Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all. So sorry for your loss.”May she fly with the angels and keep watch over you all.”
“I will miss Aunt Bea but I know she is in a much better place. I will always love her and carry her in my heart. Such a beautiful woman who lived a beautiful life.”
“Fuller Family: So sorry to hear about Bea, I too remember her (Bea Fuller) from work in Supply Dept. all those years. God Bless and Take Care. “
“My Great-Aunt Bea was my “Nan Nan’s” (Mildred Lacey) sister. I thought of Aunt Bea as a very beautiful and loving woman. Always with a smile on her face and just so sweet! My Uncle Gerry (Joseph Gerald Lacey) thought the world of her and would visit with her as often as possible! I’m able to find comfort knowing that they have all been reunited now in heaven. May she she spend”