Mary Virginia Faunce
November 6, 1924 ~ June 8, 2022
Mary Virginia Faunce, 97, of Avenue, MD, passed away on June 8, 2022 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on November 6, 1924, in Bushwood, MD, she was the daughter of the late Agnes Arnold and the late Parran Graves. Mary was the loving wife of the late Robert “Bobby” Faunce, who preceded her in death in 2016. She is survived by her children Desales Canter of Daytona Beach, FL, Neils Canter of FL, Dale Faunce (Cheryl) of Clements, MD, Joseph Faunce (Donna) of Leonardtown, MD, and Venita Sullivan (Earl) of KY, her siblings William Graves of VA, and Margaret Greenway of Waldorf, MD, as well as nine grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Mary was preceded in death by her children Debbie Buckler, Ricky Canter, and Donald Canter, and her siblings Mullie Graves and Gloria Graves.
A memorial mass will be held at a later date.
Condolences may be made to the family at www.mgfh.com.
Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home and Cremation Services, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.





I have fond memories of being at her home she was a great cook and loved her family very much. Sending hugs and prayers for the family. Love, Gloria Grinder
Met my Bio mom 31 yrs ago For the first time, talked to her every year after on her B-Day November 6th. Rest in Peace.
To the family, I’m sorry for your loss. I was at home thinking about aunt Jenny as I often did ,so I decided to look for an obituary for her it was only way I had for information about her.I knew she was in nursing home was going to bring dad [William ]out to see her but since covid not allowing visits.Many years ago I sent letters to her here and there, she told me her hand writing was getting bad that she was unable to write so I was ok with that and understood.I do have great memories of her coming to her house seeing the baby crabs she raised,dont really remember all my cousins very well, but I’m glad I have those memories of such a sweet Lady! Rest in peace Aunt Jenny