Shirley Elizabeth Joy

Shirley Elizabeth Joy, 79, of Hollywood, MD passed away on March 25, 2015 in Hollywood, MD. Born on March 13, 1936, in Leonardtown, MD she was the daughter of the late Maurice Martin and Henrietta Clarke. Shirley was the loving wife of the late Marvin McClellan Joy, whom she married on August 25, 1956 in Hollywood, MD, and who preceded her in death on June 10, 2010. Shirley is survived by her daughter Wendy Paul of Leonardtown, MD, and 1 granddaughter Alexis Paul. She was preceded in death by her sister Mary Alma Delanghe of Bowie, MD. Shirley was a lifelong St. Mary’s County, MD resident and was a homemaker. She was a member of the Vibes, and enjoyed gardening. The family will receive friends on Monday, March 30, 2015 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at 10:00 AM in St. John’s Catholic Church Hollywood, MD with Father Raymond Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be; Jimmy Dicus, Mike Dicus, Gary Joy, Steve Dicus, Calvin Joy, and Bill Dixon. Honorary Pallbearers will be; Jason Lambert, Diane Dixon, Arnold Joy, Jackie Yannayon, Glen Yannayon and Elwood Joy. In Lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Hollywood Vol. Fire Department P.O. Box 7 Hollywood, MD 20636.