Mary Virginia Bean
October 20, 1927 ~ December 24, 2010
Services:
A mass of christian burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at 10:00 AM in Holy Face Catholic Church with Fr. Joseph Calis officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Gardens.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, December 28, 2010 from 5:00PM until 8:00PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home chapel, with prayers being recited at 7:00PM.
Mary “Virginia” Boggs Bean, 83 of Park, Hall, MD died on December 24, 2010 in St. Mary’s Hospital, Leonardtown, MD. Born October 20, 1927 in Leonardtown, MD to Herbert Eugene and Mary Lucille Norris she was one of 13 children. Virginia was the loving wife of the late Hayden Boggs whom she married in 1960 and they were married until his death in 1976. In 1992, Virginia married Joseph Bean and they were married until his death in 1997. She is survived by her children; Greg Boggs (Carla), Steve Boggs (Terri), June Hardin (John), and daughter-in-law Reddy Lacey. She is also survived by her 8 grandchildren; Crystal Bookwalter, Travis Boggs, Joey Birch, Heather Moritz, Carrie Boggs Stephen Boggs, Justina Hardin, and Jerica Hardin as well as 11 great-grandchildren; Ryan Langley, Krishus Bean, Dawson Bookwalter, Jordan Boggs, Logan Boggs, Morgan Moritz, Elizabeth Moritz, Joseph Birch, Jarred Birch, Anthony Birch, and Peyton Birch. She was preceded in death by her son Richie Lacey. Virginia grew up on the family’s sharecropper farm on Medley’s Neck Road, Leonardtown, MD. Virginia and her sisters commuted to Washington, DC where she worked her first job. Later she worked various positions within the St. Mary’s County school system, as a custodian and cafeteria worker at Great Mills High School and Esperanza Middle School. Virginia enjoyed crabbing, bowling, canning, reading Danielle Steele romance novels, and she attended Holy Face Church in Great Mills, MD. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, December 28, 2010 from 5:00-8:00 PM at Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home in Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be recited at 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at 10:00 AM in Holy Face Catholic Church, Great Mills, MD with Fr. Joseph A. Calis officiating. Pall bearers will be; Travis Boggs, Stephen Boggs, David Bookwalter, Andy Norris, Bryan Swann, and Fred Moritz. Honary pallbearers are; Joey Birch and Brandon Nelson. Contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s County, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650 or the Lexington Park Rescue Squad, 21633 Great Mills Road, Lexington Park, MD 20653.
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“Aunt Virginia you will be missed by all. Love you and your zest for life. Give my dad a kiss for me. Love Wanda and Rick”
“To Greg,Steve & June It’s hard to believe that Aunt Virginia is gone. She will never be forgotten. Sending our thoughts & prayers to everyone call us if you need anything.”
“There are no words to comfort when you lose someone so near and dear to your heart. Just know that your Mom was so special to so many people. She was a second mother to me my whole life, and was a dear friend and confidant. Aunt Virginia, I will love and admire you all the days of my life. To June, Greg, Steve, and the rest of her family and friends, my deepest sympathy goes out to you. Love Netty”
“Greg, Steve and June we are so sorry to hear about Aunt Virginia. We will miss her smile and her love for everyone one. Keeping Aunt Virginia and the family in our thoughts and prayers.”
“I don’t even know what to say. There are not many lifetime memories I have that don’t include Aunt Virginia. She will always be the toughest woman I know! We both love her dearly and will miss her more than I can relay. Please let me know if I can help in any way. Love you all, you are in my prayers.”
“Words can not express the loss we feel about Aunt Virginia. I am so happy that she was a big part of my life when I was growing up. Love and prayers to all.”
“To Greg,Steve & June So sorry to hear of Aunt Virginia’s passing, she will be missed by all who knew her and I will always keep the memories of her in my heart.”
“Aunt Virginia was so full of life! She lived and loved to the fullest. We can all learn from her example. I love you Aunt Virginia!”
“We are sorry for your loss. Aunt Virginia will be missed by all of us. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.”
“To Greg, Steve and June..so sorry to hear bout Aunt Virginia, just want to send some love to all you guys. Sending our thoughts and prayers to all…She was the best darn fishing partner I had when I was growing up. I’ll never forget her. “
“Deepest sympathies. Love & prayers to you all.”
“My prayers and thoughts are with you. Love you guys”
“I’m sure it was a Merry Sad Christmas without Aunt Virginia, she was such a spunky gal and will be missed by all. Our love and prayers are with you all, Love Rose Mary and Mel “
“So sorry to hear of Mrs. Bean’s passing. Sincere condolences to her family and friends. May the memories you have carry you through the coming days.”
“Steve and Terri and family. We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. May the wonderful memories of your mom bring you peace and comfort in the coming days. God Bless you all and we will keep you in our thoughts and our prayers.”
“Greg,Steve and June my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Virgina was a fantastic lady. If there is any thing I can do please let me know. She will be missed greatly.”
“So sorry for your loss.”
“Steve and Terri, You and your family are in our prayers. The memories of your mother will always be in your hearts. Take care of one another during these difficult days. Love to you both.”
“I’m very sorry for your loss June. You and your family are in my prayers.”
“Virginia was a very special lady. Mom, Lisa,Linda and I were saddened to hear of her passing. We will keep her entire family in our thoughts and prayers.”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Aunt Virginia was a big part of my life when I was growing up. Spent most of my summers with her. She will be greatly missed by all!”
“” To June and Family, words cannot express the thoughts & prayers we are sending your way, know that you and the family are in our thoughts durning this time.”
“My deepest condolences to you all. Keep your memories and she will never be far from your heart. God bless.”
“My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Aunt Virginia will be greatly missed.”
“Greg, Steve, June and the family, Sorry for your loss. Virginia was a lady that did enjoy her life and was such a pleasure to be with. Take Care. Love.”
“I am so saddend to hear of Aunt Virgina’s passing, I have so many great memories of her. She will be greatly missed.”
“I hope I have just a little bit of you in me. Your amazing. Everyone should be so lucky to have a grandmother like you. Missing your hugs and kisses..”
“What a wonderful mom/grandmom/friend to so many who knew her. She always made people smile and knew how to have fun… May God comfort you during this very sad time. “
“What a lovely and outwardly confident lady Virginia always was! We loved her and will miss her forever. Greg, Steve, and June, you are in our hearts and prayers.”
“To the family of Virginia my thoughts and prayers are with you. “
“Justina, Jerica, & Family, I’m so sorry for your loss. Just know that a piece of her will always be with you, and she is always keeping watch over you. Love you guys, you are in my thoughts.”
“To Greg,Steve,June,Carrie & Stephen & all of the family,We send our heartfelt condolences. She was a wonderful lady, who always made you laugh and you always wanted to be around.Our prayers are with you all at this difficult time. God bless you all. So sorry Steve, Carrie and Stephen, Love Aunt Sue”
“June,so sorry for your loss,your Mom will always be with you in your heart and soul,God Bless you and your family.”
“Greg, Steve & June, so sorry to hear about your Mom, may she rest in peace.”
“We were so sorry to hear about your mom, she will remain in all your Hearts and forever will be an Angel watching over all of you!You are all in our prayers.”
“Thinking of you during this difficult time. May it bring you some comfort to know that others care and are praying for you. God bless.”
“Steve, Your Mom was very sweet and spoke to me everyday when I attended Great Mills High School. She could not wait for school to end to go fishing! Our prayers and thoughts are with you. “
“Crystal, I know how much you loved and admired your Grandmother. May her memories and love comfort you always. I am so sorry for your loss. “
“Aunt Virginia was always one of my favorite aunts. She was so lively and fun to be around. A sad, sad loss for all. Greg, Steve and June, your momma was one of a kind. She will be missed by all of us.”
“Justina & Family,sending many thoughts and prayers your way during this difficult time. “
“Greg, Steve and June. I’m very sorry to hear about your loss. Your mother was a very kind lady with a lovely smile. My thoughts and prayers will be with you today and in the days to come.”
“To the Bean Family: You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”
“Where ever you are, will always be home. Love you Grandma Virginia.”
“I just wanted to say it has been an honor having you in my life. You will be missed here on earth but in our hearts is where we will keep you alive forever. Two little boys and I will never forget all you have done for us.. WE LOVE YOU!! We will miss you but know you are watching over us. Your boys will always keep you in there hearts and so will I. Thank you agian and we love you! “
“I am so saddend to hear of Virgina’s passing. I have so many great memories of her growing up. She will be grealty missed. God Bless”