Mary Cyrilla Beck
October 29, 1927 ~ May 16, 2010
Services:
A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Thursday, May 20, 2010 at 10:00 AM in St. John's Catholic Church with Fr. Ray Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 19, 2010 from 5:00 pm ~ 8:00 pm in the funeral home chapel with prayers being recited at 7:00 pm.
Mary Cyrilla Beck of Hollywood, MD passed away Sunday, May 16, 2010 at her residence. Born on October 29, 1927 in Hollywood, MD, she was the daughter of Warren and Catherine Greenwell, she was the youngest of eight children. Cyrilla graduated from eighth grade at St. Johns School in June 1942. In 1946 she graduated from St. Mary’s Academy and worked at the Navy Exchange for several years. After leaving the Navy Exchange, she worked for the First National Bank of St. Mary’s for 30 years. She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph A. Beck. Cyrilla and Joe were married in 1950 in St. Johns Church. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department for several years holding a variety of positions. Cyrilla and Joe were both gracious and generous. They always welcomed family and friends to their home. Many memories of good times live on especially memories of the “Swimming Pool”. Cyrilla is survived by many loving nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters Thomas Greenwell, Violet Norris, Helen Wood, Wilson Greenwell, Albert Greenwell, Clarence Greenwell, and Cecilia Henderson. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home from 5:00PM – 8:00 PM where prayers will be said at 7:00PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, May 20, 2010 at 10:00AM in St. Johns Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD, with Fr. Raymond Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Steve Greenwell, Larry Greenwell, Johnny Russell, Frankie Greenwell, Bill Mattingly and Jimmy Hayden. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ladies Auxiliary Hollywood Fire Department.
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“Our sincere sympathy is extended to Cyrilla’s family. Cyrilla was one of a kind, a very gracious and giving lady. She will be missed by everyone. Be assured that we will keep her in our prayers.”
“To Cyrilla’s family: I am so very sorry for your loss. Cyrilla was a unique person, so gracious and polite. I wass fortunate to work with her for over 30 years. She will be in my thoughts and prayers. The lord has another angel. Mary Agnes”
“Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family. Aunt Cyrilla was a brilliant lady with a huge heart and was always willing to help anyone. Her and Uncle Joe touched lots of hearts from young to old and now she can join Uncle Joe to restart their next journey. Aunt Cyrilla, you will be truly missed by all. GOD BLESS!!”
“To the Family of Cyrilla: I knew Cyrilla from working with her at the former First National Bank of St. Mary’s. She was an Excellent Teller and a Very Sweet Lady. May She RIP with beloved Husband Joe. My Thoughts & Prayers are with you.”
“Our prayers go out to the family.”
“To Cyrilla’s family, My thoughts and prayers are with you, I knew Cyrilla from the bank, and she was a wonderful & kind lady.”
“To the Family–please accept our condolences. Joe and Cyrilla were wonderful landlords and friends for many years. Just think how many kids/families they invited to their pool for so many years. Yet another special Hollywood couple. You are in our thoughts and prayers. “
“To Cyrilla’s Family: Cyrilla was ALWAYS the LADY!!!! I first met Cyrilla at “the Bank”. She was the BEST teller trainer EVER!!!! She is with her beloved Joe now and at peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you.”
“To the family of Cyrilla, my thoughts and prayers go out to you all. Aunt Cyrilla was such a sweet and kind lady. I will always remember swimming at her and Uncle Joe’s pool. May she rest in peace with her husband.”
“Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family.”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May your sweet memories be a comfort to you during this difficult time.”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. “
“Our prayers are with your family. The wonderful memories of Cyrilla, along with Joe, will be with us always. “
“To Family and Friends, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. “
“We were privileged to know Cyrilla and Joe for the 6 years we served HUMC. Our children loved the swimming pool and the love they received from the Becks and their friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.”