Shirley Estelle Lacey
February 24, 1936 ~ May 12, 2008
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, May 17, 2008 at 10:00 AM in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bushwood, MD with Fr. Francis Early officiating. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery.
Visitation:
Viewing/Visitation will be held on Friday, May 16, 2008 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, where Prayers will be said at 7:00 PM.
Shirley Estelle Lacey, 72, of Chaptico, MD died May 12, 2008 at St. Mary’s Nursing Center. Born February 24, 1936 in Morganza, MD she was the daughter of the late William Lee and Anna Russell Morgan. She was the beloved wife of John Walter Lacey, Sr. whom she married on December 27, 1952 at St. Joseph’s Church, Morganza, MD. She is survived by her children: Bernadette Combs and her husband Bennie, Barbara Ann Mayor and her husband Bernie and Kenneth Lee Lacey all of Chaptico, MD and John Walter Lacey, Jr. and his wife Debbie of Mechanicsville, MD; 9 grandchildren and her sisters: Mary Ann Quade of Hughesville, MD and Irene Harrington of Long Beach, CA. She was also preceded in death by her siblings: Anna Mae Isabell, Joseph Earl Morgan, William Leo Morgan, Anna Louise Hill, James Roy Morgan, Sr. and George Clayton Morgan. Mrs. Lacey was a lifelong St. Mary’s County resident and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bushwood, MD, where she enjoyed working the church dinners. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. If you ever came over to her house you would enjoy a good home cooked meal and there was always candy in the candy dishes. She worked at Chopticon High School as a cafeteria worker for 28 years where she served and interacted with the children as if they were her very own. The family will receive friends on Friday, May 16, 2008 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, where Prayers will be said at 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, May, 17, 2008 at 10:00 AM in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bushwood, MD with Fr. Francis Early officiating. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Jamie Lacey, Allan Mayor, Michael Mayor, Brad Combs, Todd Lacey and Jimmy Lacey. Contributions may be made to the 7th District Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 7, Avenue, MD 20609 and/or St. Mary’s Nursing Center Foundation, 21585 Peabody Street, Leonardtown, MD 20650.
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“Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you on he loss of this fine woman. Finally, she has found the peace and tranquility she so richly deserves. God bless you all during this difficult time!”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. Kepp your heads up and stay strong.”
“We are so sorry to hear about your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.”
“The Lacey Family Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Keep those great memories of her close to your heart forever.”
“To the Lacey Family: My deepest sympathy to all. She was a sweet lady who always had a smile for everyone she met. She is at peace now but will truly be missed by all who knew her.”
“To the Lacey Family: Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in this trying time. Keep those memories close to your heart. God Bless Warren & Brenda Kay Webb”
“Bernadette, Bennie, Brad and family, we were so sorry to hear of your Mom’s death. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. She is suffering no longer now and is in a better place. May our Lord’s love get you through this sorrowful time. Son and Elaine”
“To the Lacey Family, May God Bless and be with you all during this trying time.”
“We sincerely hope that knowing our sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with you all will help somewhat. We will miss seeing Mr. Lacey or a member daily visiting Mrs. Lacey at the Nursing Center. God bless you and may she rest in peace.”
“Pop Lacey and Family: I have so many fond memories with momma Lacey, what a wonderful lady she was! I will always remember those wonderful dinners we had at her home and also remember her making Barbara & I do the dishes. She is now at peace and is now looking down on all of you. God bless you all. “
“I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Shirley. I remember as a teacher at Chopticon how friendly and sweet Shirley was to everyone and she was one of the bright spots of my day. My deepest condolences to her family and may God bless.”
“Bernadette, So sorry to read about your Mom passing. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I know that she is looking down on you all with much love and pride. God Bless You all.”
“I have fond memories of Mrs. Lacey from the years I worked with her at Chopticon High. She was always there to help with our FBLA banquets. She was a good friend. She will be missed but will live in your hearts forever. My sympathy to your family.”