Mary Rosetta "Bo" Foley
November 2, 1929 ~ November 12, 2012
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, November 16, 2012 at 10:00 AM in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Morganza, MD with Father Keith Woods officiating. Interment will follow in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Cemetery, Compton, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Thursday, November 15, 2012 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD.
Mary Rosetta Foley “Bo”, 83 of Leonardtown, MD., formerly of Rosebank Road, Compton, MD, died November 12, 2012 at Cedar Lane Apartments, Leonardtown, MD. Born November 2, 1929 in Compton, MD she was the daughter of the late Etta and Francis Leslie Cryer. In addition to her parents Mrs. Foley, lost her husband Charles William Foley, the love of her life at the young age of 46, she joined him in death on what would have been their 65th anniversary, November 12, 2012. Mrs. Foley is survived by her children; Charles Michael (Joyce) Foley of Compton, MD, Janet Marie (George) Branson of Lexington Park, MD, Susan Rose (Billy) Johnson of, Morganza, MD, and Kathryn Lynn (Pat) Arnold of Bushwood, MD, grandchildren; Kimberly Foley Gatton, Julie Foley, Lauren Martz, Charles Johnson, Craig Branson, Emily Arnold, Melanie Johnson, Jesse Arnold, Joseph Johnson, Bethany Klobnock, and Erin Tule, great-grandchildren; David Foley, Christian Erdolino, Brendan Gatton, Kylie, Haylie, and Jacob Martz. Mary was preceded in death by her son John Dennis Foley, grandchild; Denise Branson, siblings; William Cryer, Maude Nelson, Helen Barnett, Marie Galer, and Catherine Frey. Mary graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in 1947, Mary was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, she was a homemaker and mother, early on being the daughter of a waterman she was an avid soft crabber, she worked at Minitec in Leonardtown, was a Geriatric Aide at Mary’s Nursing Home and Bayside Nursing Home. Following the death of her beloved husband Mary went to work for the St. Mary’s County Public Schools as a food service worker at Leonardtown Middle school, then became Cafeteria Manager at Banneker Elementary, for many years she worked for Leonard Gallery of Homes as a real estate agent, at one point she held 3 jobs. Mary enjoyed attending prayer meetings and praying the rosary, traveling to Italy twice, she made many pilgrimages to Conyers, GA. She loved to be surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed warm days on her porch and the simple things life offered. The family will receive friends on Thursday, November15, 2012 from 5:00PM to 8:00PM with prayers recited at 7:00PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, November 16, 2012 at 10:00AM in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Morganza, MD with Father Keith Woods officiating. Interment will follow in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Cemetery, Compton, MD. Pallbearers will be; Charles Johnson, Craig Branson, Jesse Arnold, David Foley, Joseph Johnson, and Ben Martz. Honorary pallbearers will be; Christian Erdolino, Kylie Martz, Jacob Martz, Brendan Gatton, Haylie Martz, and CJ Bolen. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society (Pancreatic Department),P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718 and/or Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650
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“I would see Mary at church every Sunday. She was a sweet lady and had a smile for everyone. God bless you Mary and your family. Patty Schwartz”
“Susan, Billy and Family, We are so sorry to hear about your mom. She always had a smile on her face at church. Our prayers are with your family at this difficult time.”
“To the Foley family, my thoughts and prayers for the loss of your Mom .”
“Mike, Janet, Susan, Kathy, and family members. I will always remember Bo as such a kind and loving person. She was a great friend to my Mom & Dad, and she will be greatly missed. My condolences and prayers go out to each of you. May God bless, Vicky “
“”Foley Family” Your Mom was a very special Lady so much fun to be around and I no how muchyou all loved her. Now she is at peace and I know that Jenny was glad to meet her now we all have special angles to watch over all of us. God Bless all of you and may she rest in peace now.”
“”Our thoughts and prayers to the family.””
“Our thoughts and prayers to the family. Your mom was a very special lady and has always held a special place in my heart.”
“Mike, Janet, Susan and Kathy, Bo was a wonderful and giving person. She always had that great smile. Our thoughts and prayers to the family. “
“Billy & Susan and Family, Though we know heaven has welcomed a very special lady, our hearts still feel the sorrow. May the warm memories that fill your heart bring you peace.”
“To the Foley family: I am so sorry for your loss. Bo was a very nice lady. She is at peace now. She will be your guardian angel to watch over you all and guide you all till you meet again. She will be in my thoughts and prayers. Take Care.”
“Susan, Billy and family. So sorry to hear of your Moms passing. I would see her every night wnen I would go see Mom.(Alberta) She was so sweet. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time.”
“” To the Foley family, My thoughts are with you on the loss of your mom. I remember the days we worked together at Leonardtown Middle School. We had so much fun and she was always a kind and loving person. Will keep her in my thoughts and prayers””
“Susan and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. May God bring you comfort in the days ahead. “
“Kathy, Pat and family,my condolences to you and all of your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.”
“My thoughts and prayers to the family, Joyce your mother-in-law was so sweetie, when I was buying my first house she made sure that everything was nice. GOD will take care of her up there.”
“Mike, very sorry to hear of your mothers death. Hold on to the great memories. God Bless you and your family.”
“Susan, Billy and family, my thought and prayers are with you.”
“Foley Family, I am so very sorry for your loss. She was a very special woman who I was blessed to know and learn from. I will miss her warm smile and conversations. She will always have a place in my heart.”
“Billy & Susan, we are so sorry for your loss. We will be thinking about you. Angie & Mark Fine (Russell)”
“My thoughts and prayers are with your family.”
“Dear Kathy & Family, We are so sorry to hear about your mom. Please accept our heartfelt condolences.”
“To the Foley family, Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you . “
“I so sorry to hear about Bo. I have known her for many years and will miss seeing her smile. Rest in Peace. “
“Billy & Susan and family, Our prayers are with you. May she rest in peace in Gods loving arms. “
“Kathy – Try to remember during the difficult days ahead that your mom’s spirit will remain in your heart forever. Talk to you soon. “
“Kathy & Family, Our sincere thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Hold your memories close to your heart, she will always be with you all.”
“Kathy and family, so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers with you and your family.”
“Kathy and family, my heart goes out to you in your time of sorrow, although it’s difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow. Peace, prayers and blessings to you and your family. “
“Kim and the rest of the Foley family; my thoughts and prayers are with you all that this sad time. Maw Maw is no longer in pain. I am just a phone call if you need anything. Hugs to you all.”
“Another great Compton Mom has gone to heaven. Rest assured she has joined your Dad and her friends and is at peace. My thoughts and prayer are with you all.”
“Joyce and Kim – thoughts and prayers with you both and the rest of your family.”
“Kathy and Family, We were very saddened to hear of your Mom’s passing. She was always very friendly, with a smile to share at all times. May your wonderful memories of her sustain you in the days ahead. Love and Hugs.”
“Mike, we are so sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.”
“Kathy,Pat and Family Our prayers are with you at this most sad time. “
“Kathy, Pat, Emily and Jesse, Our deepest sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this most difficult time. “
“Dear family and friends, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Ms. Joyce please let me know if any of you need anything. Much love, Weezie”
“So sorry for your loss. Your Mom sounded like an amazing Lady. My thoughts and prayers go out to you, Kathy & Pat, and to your entire family.”
“Julie & Foley Family, My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Foley family on your loss of your loved one. My the comfort of family and close friends help your get through this difficult time.”
“Kathy, so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. I am quite impressed with her very active life, and lucky her to have such a large loving family. My thoughts are with you and your family.”
“Mike & Joyce and the entire Foley Family, I’m so sorry to hear of Mrs. Foley’s passing. To her entire Family my prayers are with you during this very difficult time. Treasure all of the beautiful memories that will help you through each day to come. “
“My sympathy, heart, and more importantly my prayers go out to the family. Although I never Kathy’s mom, her daughter is a very good friend of mine and having lost my parents a long time ago I feel her pain, but know her mom is in a better place now.”
“Mike & Joyce our thoughts and prayers to the family.”
“To all the family of Mrs. Bo Foley, may the peace of God remain with you always. Bo was always a lovely, kind and compassionate person that always had time to ask how you were and had a warm smile. May God bless you all at this sorrowful yet joyful time. “
“Mike, Joyce & Family, I am sorry to see the death of your Mom. Take comfort in the many wonderfull memories you shared with your Mom. You are in my thoughts and prayers.”
“Susan, Billy and all the family Our sincere condolences at this most difficult time. May she rest in peace.Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. wayne and joan”
“My mother loved your mother so much! Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.”
“Mike, Joyce, and Family – My deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother. Bo was always friendly and gracious whenever I saw her. You are in my thoughts at this time.”
“Mike and Joyce, Susan and Kathy – So sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers “
“Susan, Billy, Mike, Joyce and families. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.”
“Dear Kathy & Family, Iam so sorry to hear about your loss of your mother. My thought and prayers are with you and your family. Lea Arnold”
“Mike, Joyce, Susan and Billy and all of the family. My prayers and thoughts to the family. God Bless.”
“Billy, Susan & Family, I am so sorry for your loss. The one thing I hold on to is that they are finally home in peace and happiness that we cant even begin to imagine and one great day we will be with them again. Prayers for you all through out these difficult days.”
“We were so blessed to meet Mary & her family at The St Mary’s Nursing Ctr. Mary was my mother in laws roommate for a short time this summer. What a lovely lady with such a sweet spirit. We will always be thankful that the Good Lord gave us the opportunity to get to know Mary & her wonderful family. Your all in our prayers. The Bible says to Believers “To be absent from the body is to be present with The Lord “. We know Mary is in a better place. Sincerely, The Previti’s “
“My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.”
“Billy and Family., Sincere condolences to you and your family. My prayers are with you in this most trying of times.”
“SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.”
“Keeping the Foley family in my thoughts and prayers. I have fond memories of Mrs. Foley when she was the cafeteria manager at Banneker Elementary. She was so pleasant and sweet and treated all of us who worked there like we were her family.”
“Susan & Billy, Our hearts are with you during this sad time. We will be praying for you. Love to you, Sheila (Guy) & Joe Russell”