Mary Ethel Hardesty
August 24, 1933 ~ September 18, 2010
Services:
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 23, 2010 at 11:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel, Leonardtown, MD with Deacon Bill Nickerson officiating. Interment will follow in the Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 22, 2010 from 5:00-8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel, Leonardtown, Maryland where prayers will be recited at 7:00 PM.
Mary Ethel Hardesty, 77, of Budd’s Creek, MD passed away on September 18, 2010 at her residence. Born August 24, 1933 in Leonardtown, MD she was the daughter of the late Joseph Johnson and Cora Burch Morgan. She was the loving wife of late Levin Wilford Hardesty whom she married on June 9, 1951 in Maryland and he preceded her in death on September 18, 1988. Mrs. Hardesty is survived by her children; Mary Ellen Melvin and Patricia Ann Tuck both of Mechanicsville, MD, John Wilford Hardesty, Thomas Stephen Hardesty and Agnes Marie Hardesty all of Budd’s Creek, MD as well as seven Grandchildren and seven Great-Grandchildren. She is also survived by her companion William Joseph Cargill and her siblings; Woodly Morgan, Gladys Weber, Phyliss Wathen, Gordan Morgan, Ellen Armiger and Stella Bowles. Mrs. Hardesty was preceded in death by her siblings; Lala McLaughlin, Hilda Ward, Christine Morgan and Joseph Edward Morgan. She was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County and attended Mother Catherine Spalding. Mrs. Hardesty was a member of the Hughesville American Legion Auxiliary and a member of the Mechanicsville Moose Lodge. She loved playing Bingo, cards and slot machines. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 22, 2010 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD, where prayers will be said at 7:00 PM. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 23, 2010 at 11:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel, Leonardtown, MD with Deacon Bill Nickerson officiating. Interment will follow in the Maryland’s Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD. Pallbearers will be Ross Tuck, Lee Melvin, Jason Melvin, Denny Grube, Nabil Guffey and Shawn Gregory. Contributions in memory of Mrs. Hardesty can be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.
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“My dearest nieces and nephews, your mom has been thru a lot in the past twelve months. She told Ed if I get to heaven before you, I will wait for you. If you get there before me, you wait for me. They are now together. A friend gave me a poem after Ed’s death that I would like to share with you. I’M FREE Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free, I’m following the path God laid for me. I took his hand when I heard him call, I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day, to laugh, to love, to work or play. Tasks undone must stay that way, I found that peace at close of day. If my parting has left a void then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared a laugh, a kiss ah yes these things I too will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life’s been full, I’ve savored much, good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief, don’t lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your hearts and share with me. God wanted me now: He set me FREE. Remember this, we will all meet again when God calls us home. If you need anything or just someone to talk too, I’m here for you. With All My Love Aunt Sandy”
“Thinking of you, at this sad time, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.”
“I know you are in a better place, but my heart will always ache. I will share every memory with Shawn and Gavin, so they can love you as much as I do. I will miss you so much and my heart is hurting with you gone. Please watch over my boys and keep them safe. I love you and will NEVER forget you and our memories. A spoonful of mayo— yummy!!! LOVE YOU ALWAYS. Grandma, we’ll always remember that special smile, that caring heart, that warm, embrace, you always gave us. You being there for all of us through good and bad times, no matter what. We’ll always remember you, Grandmother, because there will never be another one to replace you in our hearts… and the love we will always have for you. “
“Ann, Ross and the family – We send our prayers and love to you and all the family. Mary Ethel is no longer suffering and at peace. Our sincere condolences on your loss.”
“Johnny, Ann, Mary Ellen & Stevie; We are so sorry for the loss of your dear mother. The care you gave her in the last year gave a whole new meaning to the words love and devotion. We know you will miss her dearly, but her suffering is over and now she can rest in peace. We are glad we saw her recently. If there is anything we can do during this very sad time, please don’t hesitate to call us. “
“Ann and Ross know that I have you in my heart at this trying time.”
“I wish the family peace in knowing that she is happy and pain free now. We think we are ready to handle it all until it happens. Please know that we are all here for you and our prayers are for her love to comfort you like a warm blanket on a cold day. remember the smiles and the hugs they will always be in your heart. She was a wonderful lady. I’m glad to have known her. Our love to you all.”
“John, Ann and family, we are so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.”
“I know that you are no longer in pain and that you are in heaven looking down on all of us and watching over us all as you did so well. Without you Grandma I would not be the strong and independent women I am today, you nourished me and took care of me and all your grandchildren, great grandchildren and children every day. I will miss you so much and the place in my heart for you will never be filled with nothing but love, gratitude and memories of you forever. Kayla loves you deeply and I will continue to show her pictures and keep your memory alive within her forever. I love you Grandma and thank you for being the best Grandmother anyone could ever ask for. Love Always and Forever, Mary Kay “
“Mary Ellen, John and families, I am so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you all through this trying time.”
“When we lose someone we love, it seems that time stands still. Please accept our my heartfelt sympathy on the passing of your mother. “
“To Mary Ethels family I send my condolences. She was a wonderful lady. Mary Ethel use to hosekeep for Mom and GrandMa Norris. She was always around when we were working on the farm. It has been many years since I have seen her , but I am sure that her smile and all around good nature were still with her. Mary Ethel may God Bless you and May you REST IN PEACE. Say hello to Ma-Ma and Pop for me when you see them in heaven”
“Aunt Ethel is now FREE. The deceased family members are all having a party in heaven now. I also want to comment on Aunt Sandy’s message with the poem. That was great!”
“We are so very sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time.”
“My heartfelt sympathy is extended to you all. Treasure all the memories”
“Wanted to send you a message Grandma. I love you very much and miss you everyday. You always will be there with me and my boys. I know you are in a better place and with Grandpop. Love you ALWAYS AND FOREVER!”
“Grandmama, This past weekend was very hard for me. Taking the boys trick or treating and not having you next door really hurt. I miss seeing you!! I look out the door about 20 times a day at the house and it is hard to believe that you are gone. Thinking of you always. I treasure our moments. “