Priscilla Mae Statesman

priscilla statesman

December 23, 1933 ~ January 1, 2019

Priscilla Mae Statesman, 85, of Valley Lee, MD passed away on January 1, 2019 at her home. Born on December 23, 1933 in Medley’s Neck, MD she was the daughter of the late Mattie Mae Mason Swailes and Peter Swailes. Priscilla was the loving wife of the late Warren Alexander Statesman, Sr. whom she married on April 16, 1960 at St. Mark UAME Church in Valley Lee, MD and who preceded her in death on March 11, 2017. She is survived by her children; Warren Alexander Statesman, Jr. of Valley Lee, MD and Kirstin Aminta Riddle (Brian) of Glen Burnie, MD. 1 grandchild. Siblings; Violet E. Robinson, Mary M. Statesman, and George A. Swales. Priscilla was a lifelong St. Mary’s County MD resident and graduated from Cardinal Gibbons Institute. She was employed as a Sales Clerk for Colonial Office Supplies. The family will receive friends on Friday, January 11, 2019 from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM in St. Mark UAME Church Valley Lee, MD where a Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM with Reverend Pete House, Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Alfred Jordan, Shawn Jordan, Jayvon Jordan, Michael Mason, Lamont Saxon and William Thompson.

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  1. A delightful soul with a beautiful spirit and voice. Enjoyed bowling with her.

  2. Wayne and Joyce Blackwell says:

    Miss Priscilla was such a special lady…her smile and spirit were as rich as her voice. Sending our love, prayers and condolences to the family. Wayne and Joyce Blackwell

  3. Bede and Bill Thompson says:

    Family, may it help you to imagine just how joyful Priscilla must be now, in a place where the day is always morning and the year is always spring. Praying for you during this time of sorrow and asking God to hold all of you in the palm of His hand. Peace and love, Bede and Bill

  4. Prayers and Condolences to Miss Priscilla’s family and friends. She was a lovely lady and good friend to my late brother John when they worked at McKay’s grocery store in Great Mills, MD. She graciously sang at John’s Memorial Service at Holy Face Catholic Church in 2009.


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