Mary Ellen Endsley
February 27, 1939 ~ August 21, 2007
Services:
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, August 25, 2007 at 10AM in St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Morganza, MD with Fr. Keith Woods officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation:
Visitation will be Friday, August 24, 2007 from 5PM till 8PM in the funeral home chapel.
Mary Ellen Endsley, 68, of Loveville, MD died August 21, 2007 at her daughter's residence surrounded by her family. She was born February 27, 1939 in Loveville, MD and was the daughter of the late John Bernard and Vivian Love. She is survived by her daughters, Joan Clements and her significant other, Kevin Greene, of Lexington Park, Debra Quade of Loveville, MD and Jackie Lawrence and her husband, Sid, of Bushwood, MD; her grandchildren, J.B. Quade, Jesse Taylor, and Amber Jones; two great-grandchildren; and her sisters, Joanne Roberts of Heathsville, and Brenda Thomas of Loveville. She lived most of her life in Loveville and she graduated from Margaret Brent High School in 1956. She was employed as a salesperson for many years in the Tice family furniture business. The Tices' were not just employers but very close and dear friends. Mary Ellen had a zest for life and never met a stranger. Her most enjoyable times were spent on the water, boating and fishing with family and friends. She also enjoyed flower gardening and was known to have a "green thumb." Mary Ellen was an animal lover and had many beloved pets throughout the years. The family will receive friends on Friday, August 24, 2007 from 5:00-8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, August 25, 2007 at 10:00 AM in St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Morganza, MD. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be J.B. Quade, Jesse Taylor, Matt Thomas and Chris Thomas. Honorary pallbearers will be Amber Jones and Garrett Thomas. Contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD and/or the Seventh District Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 7, Avenue, MD 20609.
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“To The Family- I am so sorry to hear of your loss.Mary Ellen was a wonderful woman and I enjoyed the days we worked together.She will be greatly missed.The family is in my thoughts and prayers.”
“I’m very sad to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am unable to attend services due to my father’s health.”
“Joan, Debra & Jackie, Just want you know you are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless you all in this trying time.”
“Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. Remember the good times and know that your mom is looking down on you from above and would not want you to be sad. Please let us know if you need anything at all.”
“Joan, Brenda and Family: We are so sorry for your loss. Mary Ellen had a smile that would light up the room. She would want you girls to carry on with your life and celebrate hers. If we can do anything please call. You are in our thoughts and prayers.”
“Jackie & Family ~ It saddens me to hear about Mary Ellen, she was such a wonderful woman. She will be greatly missed! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Call if you need anything. “Bobby Jo” “
“Jackie, We’re so sorry to hear about your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. “
“Jackie and Family – We are so sorry to hear about your mother. I wish that I could be there for you during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.”
“Brenda, Joanne, Jackie, Joan and Debbie-I wish there was a way to take your heartache away. Remember the wonderful memories that Mary Ellen gave us all. You each are in my thoughts and in my prayers.”
“Jackie, we are extremely heart broken over your loss. Mary Ellen was a very dear friend and happy part of our lives. She will always be in our hearts.”
“Jackie and Family, So sorry to hear about Mary Ellen, so many fond memories of her with Faye, Liz, my Dad Ron. You are in our thoughts and prayers. “
“Will miss your hugs! Love, Mark”
“Jackie & Family – We are so sorry for the loss of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. If you need anything, please let us know. “
“We are very sad to hear of your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. “
“Brenda, Jackie, Joan, Debbie and Joanne-My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Mary Ellen was a wonderful and kind hearted lady. Remember her for all the good she brought into everyones life. She had a smile to light up a room. I have many wonderful memories of her from all the time I spent with your family.Take care and know she is watching over you all.”
“Jackie & Family, We will always remember Mary Ellen (M. E. we called her) part of our “Rowdy Bunch” from Kopels’ Marina Boaters in the past. We will miss her. But our memories and pictures will last forever.”
“We will miss that wonderful smile and laugh. I guess God was ready for some of that too!”
“So Sorry for your loss. We will always remember the afternoon we spent together. I was so delighted to learn we share family WE lost her much to soon.”
“Joanne and family – I wish I had known Ellen and laughed with her as I have with you. Sisters share special memories and I know you will treasure yours. Remember the good times and hold her in your heart. “
“Our deepest sympathy to all of the family. Mary Ellen was such a nice, warm person. Will miss seeing her at the get together luncheons, but I am sure she will be watching over us. Love, thoughts and prayers. May she rest in peace.”
“Joanne and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you. Charlene and family”
“To Jackie & Family, To all my Thomas family: I am very sorry I’ll be away from Skyview and not able to attend the services for Mary Ellen. I will miss being with you all. I will hold the picture of all her loving family in my mind and know that her soul also realizes the oneness of your love. Surely she receives our loving prayers which bring peace to us here on earth as well as to her in her journey to God. “
“jackie and family. sorry to hear about Mary Ellen , we all love her in arkansas. Our prayers are with you and your family. Carolyn Bell (Krugh) Family”
“Joan, Jackie, Debbie/Brenda and Joanne – I was deeply saddened to hear the news and I truly regret that I will not be able to make the trip up to MD today to attend the services. I will always have fond memories of Mary Ellen. I can still see that beautiful smile and hear the joyous laughter that I heard so many times over the years. She was a wonderful woman and her love for life was a blessing to all those who knew her. I will keep you all in my prayers. “
“Jackie & Family – Mary Ellen was such a “gift from God” to all of us. When I was growing up with the “Rowdy Bunch”, she was always there for me. She radiated joy and was always there for me when I needed advice and guidance. She was truly one of the best people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. We will miss her. “
“JoAnn and Brenda – Deepest sympathy to all the families. I know it has been a long road but Mary Ellen is at peace now and no longer in pain. Just remember all the good times we had as kids and celebrate her life.”
“I received this unhappy news from Shirley O’Meara and am so sorry. MaryEllen was so full of life and always had a smile for everyone. She will be missed.”
“The Charles Clements family send out deepest condolences to your family. You are in our prayers. Your mother was a wonderful person.”