Mary Theresa Pettit
July 30, 1957 ~ November 16, 2007
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, November 21, 2007 at 10:00 AM in St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Leonardtown, MD with Fr. John Dakes officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.
Visitation:
Public viewing/visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 20, 2007 from 5 - 8 PM in the funeral home with prayers being said at 6:30 PM.
Mary Theresa “Miss Mary” Pettit, 50, of Great Mills, MD, died November 16, 2007 in Leonardtown, MD. Born July 30, 1957 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Marian Cecelia and Horace Lamar Pettit. She is survived by her siblings; David L. Pettit and his wife Diane of Silver Spring, MD, Richard W. Pettit and his wife Helena of White Plains, MD, and Cecelia A. Price and her husband Mike of Leonardtown, MD. Mary is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, many cousins and her extended family at the ARC of Southern Maryland and The Center for Life Enrichment. She was also preceded in death by her brother Mark A. Pettit. Mary moved to St. Mary’s County from Forestville, MD in 1960. She was employed as a stock clerk at Vintage Values for the past 5 years. She enjoyed watching her cooking shows, bowling and dates with her special friend Mike as well as being with her family and friends. Mary loved people and liked to make them smile and had a wonderful sense of humor. She always loved everyone she met and touched the hearts of many people. Her large beautiful smile will always be remembered. She was a resident in the ARC of Southern Maryland and a day participant of the Center for Life Enrichment as well as a member of the bowling team for the Special Olympics of St. Mary’s. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 20, 2007 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, where Prayers will be said at 6:30 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, November 21, 2007 at 10:00 AM in St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Leonardtown, MD with Fr. John Dakes officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be Jamie Price, Wayne Pettit, John Pettit, Bill Rayle, Rob Meador and Kevin Riley.Honorary pallbearers will be Linda “Vicky” Harrell, Donna Meador, Candide Rayle, Rose Mary Riley, Christine Pettit, Angie Price and Pearl Pfuhl. Contributions may be made to the Center for Life Enrichment PALS, P.O. Box 610, Hollywood, Maryland 20636 and/or Special Olympics for St. Mary’s, 25926 Whiskey Creek Road, Hollywood, Maryland 20636.
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“My condolences go out to Mary’s entire family. Mary was a blessing to have known and loved. I greatly enjoyed working with her in Room 5 at TCLE. However, I know that she is at peace with God. My thoughts and prayers go to you all.”
“CeeCee and Mike: Know that Mary is now with her mom and Mark, and the rest of the family. She is at peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.”
“To the family of Mary, you have my deepest sympathy in the loss of your love one. I can remember going in to Mary’s room in the evening and she would so excited to see Emerald. She was a very sweet lady. May God keep you. “
“CeeCee & Mike: I am sorry to hear of your loss. Mary had a smile to cheer any room. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sorry I can’t be there, I know Doc is watching over her. I’ll call you soon. Love Tom, Jennifer and Niccole Shockey. Spartenburg SC”
“My condolences go out to your family, I work at The Center for Life Enrichment and I never worked with Mary, I did see her in the halls, and she was always smiling. She use to imitate her bus driver Sheree with wanting to wear sunglasses, chew gum and she would take her hearing aids out and hide them..She will truly be missed at the Center….God bless you sweet Mary… you will be missed”
“I will miss you Mary! “
“So sorry to hear this news. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family during this difficult time. Wish we could be there with you. We love you all.”
“The Pettit Family: You have my deepest sympathy and prayers at this difficult time.”
“Mary brought light to so many people. She will be remembered by many for the radiant smile that was so often on her face. She always had a hug for everyone!”
“CeCe and Mike you are in my prayers, May God Bless You.”
“CeCe and Mike, I am so sorry for your loss. Mary was a beautiful person and she will be missed. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers. “
“To the Pettit family – We are so sorry for your loss. Mary was a very special woman. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love & Prayers Helen Vallandingham and Family “
“Please accept my condolences for the loss of Mary. My prayers are with you.”
“My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.”
“CeCe and Mike, you will be in my thoughts! Mary was an amazing woman in many different ways. As you told me tonight, you gave her back, and she will be watching over you now. She will be missed and forever remembered!”
“I am Junior (Wm.E, Jr) and Betty Jo Pettit’s daughter. My prayers are with the family. I get way too emotional when death comes to call after the loss of my brother, Tommy Pettit, with Lou Gehrig’s Disease last June. My love and prayers go out to all you Pettits.”
“Mary was a unforgetable, wonderful woman. She always had a smile on her face and knew how to cheer others up. At this hard time I hope that her smile is still pulling her family through and that they know how big of an impact Mary has had on all of us at The Center for Life Enrichment. I will keep you all in my prayers.”
“CeCe, Mike: Your love and devotion to Mary was an inspiration to us all. Her smile said it all; she loved you back. Although your hearts must be broken, what peace you must feel knowing you made her life here so special and sent her home where you’ll meet again.”
“I knew Mary years ago when she lived with her parents in Winterseat Acres. As a child growing up in the same neighborhood I would go by and visit Mary. Mary was always smiling and laughing even back then. My thought and prayers are with her family and friends. “
“CeCe and Mike: So sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless you and your family.”