Shirley Jean Spalding
August 28, 1937 ~ August 26, 2026
Resided in: Hollywood, Maryland
Shirley Jean Spalding, age 88, of Hollywood, Maryland passed away peacefully at home on August 26, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on August 28, 1937, in Hollywood, Maryland to the late William and Thelma (Newton) McGee. She married the love of her life Joseph (Sonny) Spalding at St. John’s Church on June 25, 1955
Shirley and her husband Sonny owned and operated Hilltop Ceramics until his death in 1994. She loved baking cookies and cupcakes, hosting Christmas Eve dinner for her family, watching the Baltimore Orioles and Golf, playing bingo and cards, listening to old fashioned country music especially Conway Twitty, and traveling with Sonny.
She is survived by her children Shelby (Buddy) Wathen, Jackie Gatton, Donna (Ricky) Lacey, Dennis (Stump) Spalding. Daughter-in-law Joyce Spalding.
Sister Dinah (Burress) Rogers. Grandchildren Kimberly, Donnie, Melanie, Leigh, Sarah, Jessica, Matthew, Brent, Cody and Shane. 23 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren.
Shirley was preceded in death by her parents and husband, her son James (Jimbo) Spalding, Daughter in Law Cindy Spalding, her siblings Phillip Cusic, Ann Trull, Mary Evelyn Fabrizio, and Ruth Ridgell.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday September 8, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Prayers recited at 7:00 PM with Dec. Ammon Ripple officiating at Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home in Leonardtown, Maryland. Funeral Services will be held on September 9, 2026, at 10:00 AM in the funeral home chapel. Interment to follow at St. John Church Cemetery, Hollywood, MD.
Serving as pallbearers will be Matthew Spalding, Cody Spalding, Brent Spalding, Shane Spalding, Justin Tyer and Blake Raley.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s and Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department.
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.
Services
Visitation: Tuesday, September 8, 2026 5:00 pm
Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home
41590 Fenwick Street
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(301) 475-8500
Prayers: Tuesday, September 8, 2026 7:00 pm
Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home
41590 Fenwick Street
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(301) 475-8500
Funeral Service: Wednesday, September 9, 2026 10:00 am
Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home
41590 Fenwick Street
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(301) 475-8500
Interment: Wednesday, September 9, 2026 11:15 am
St. John Francis Regis Catholic Cemetery
43950 Saint Johns Road
Hollywood, MD 20636
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I knew Shirley years ago when she ran the Ceramic Shop. She was always such a wonderful
and sweet person. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Shelby, Jackie, Donna, Stump
I was so sorry to hear about your moms passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Becky & Arnie Felix
To all Shirley’s Family . Shelby, Donna, Jackie, Stump , ALL Grandchildren
Our most sincere condolence on the loss of your Mom. May Shirley rest in peace as she joins Sonny and Jimbo. May all your memories help ease this sad time and give you smiles of happy times. God bless you all.
Love
Wayne and Joan
So very sorry to hear of Shirley passing. We go way back. From ceramics to my beauty shop. Always enjoyed being with her and Sonny. God bless her. I know you all have the best memories. May you all be comfort knowing she is in heaven with Sonny and Jimbo
Love and prayers for you all 💐🙏💕Eddie and Shirley Quade
To all of Shirley’s Family, especially Shelby, Donna, Jackie, Stump.
So sorry to hear about Shirley’s passing. I have very fond memories of her when I took her ceramic classes around 50 years ago. Every holiday I still have those pieces that come out for all to enjoy. But each time I bring them out and look at it, I have fond memories of what Shirley, or Sonny would suggest making it look better. Now they will both never be forgotten.
Cathy Williams