Mary Delma Russell
October 22, 1923 ~ April 24, 2013
Services:
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at 11:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel Leonardtown, MD with Father Francis Early officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens Leonardtown, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Friday, April 26, 2013 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD.
Mary Delma Russell of Clements, MD died on April 24, 2013 in Bushwood, MD. Born in Dynard, MD on October 22, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Alexander Bailey and Mary Estelle Vallandingham Thompson. She was preceded in death by her loving husband; Guy Arthur Russell, whom she married on October 1, 1955. Delma is survived by her step brother Harry Oliver of Clements, MD, and her good friend, companion John F. Quade. Delma is also survived by her many friends at Taylor Farm in Bushwood, MD. She was a homemaker and loved the land, animals, playing cards, dancing, and being with friends. The family will receive friends on Friday, April 26, 2013 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at 11:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Memorial Contributions may be made to the seventh District Vol. Rescue Squad P.O. Box 7 Avenue, MD 20609.
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“My condolences to the Russell family. May you find comfort in God’s word at Ecclesiastes 9:5,10 regarding your loved one. It shows that she is in no pain, she is like in a deep sleep,hoping to be in his memory so that she may be brought back to life soon. Yes, you may be able to see your loved one again, doing what she loved and you enjoying her again.”
“I worked with Delmas in the Ben Franklin Store, in Leonardtown,a long time ago. She was a character! She had us in stitches a lot, especially during lunch hour. She was such a sweet person. God bless her. Thanks for the laughs,Delmas.”
“We will dearly miss Delmas and cherish all the good times we shared together over many years with she and Guy. God Bless! “
“May Delma rest in peace. I’m sure she will keep them laughing in heaven.”
“To Delma’s Family and friends, Please accept my sincere condolences on your loss.It was just a few yeras ago that I had the pleasure of meeting Miss Delma and so enjoyed seeing her zest for life and her love of dancing.She truly knew how to have a good time. May she rest in peace!”
“What a lady! Always smiling and in good character. Delma brought smiles to many. God bless and may you rest in peace.”
“Delma was always so kind to my son Kaiden and I. I remember her visits to the Quade farm when Kaiden was a baby. I had never seen a more energetic fun woman so full of lust for life! She will be missed.”