Shirley Louise Wood
July 13, 1933 ~ July 4, 2013
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, July 12, 2013 at 10:00 AM in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Mechanicsville, MD., with Father David Wells officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens Leonardtown, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Thursday, July 11, 2013 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD.
Shirley Louise Wood, 79, of Mechanicsville, MD., passed away on July 4, 2013 at Hospice House, Callaway, MD. Born on July 13, 1933 in Leonardtown, MD, she was the daughter of the late Ambrose and Lillian Wood. Shirley was the loving wife of William Howard Wood, Jr. whom she married on April 26, 1952 in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Mechanicsville, MD., and who preceded her in death on March 24, 1998. Shirley is survived by her children; Mike Wood (Robin), Jeff Wood (Joyce), Brenda Dale (Steve), and Amy Wood (Bruce) all of Mechanicsville, MD, 4 grandchildren; Crystal Sweger of Chula Vista, CA, Kelly Rolfe of Linthicum, MD., Kevin Dale of Lusby, MD, and 3 step grandchildren: Missy, Bobby and Marcus Windsor of Mechanicsville, MD, 4 great grandchildren; Gavin Rolfe, Garret Rolfe, Kaelynn Sweger and Adrian Windsor, and sister Margaret “Peggy” Schindler of Mechanicsville, MD. Shirley is preceded in death by her brother Ambrose “Sonny” Wood. Mrs. Wood graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in 1951, and was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s. County, MD. Shirley was a Bookkeeper for the family owned business Wood’s Paint Center for 31 years, retiring in 1998, and was a homemaker. Shirley was a huge Baltimore Orioles fan, and enjoyed cooking, gardening, crocheting, playing bingo, and spending time with family. The family will receive friends on Thursday, July 11, 2013 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral, Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, July 12, 2013 in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Mechanicsville, MD with Father David Wells officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be; Kevin Dale, Jay Wood, Kevin Wood, Timothy Schindler, Christopher Schindler, and John Leon. In lieu of flowers donation may be made to Hospice House of St. Mary’s P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, MD 20650.
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“We were so sorry to hear about Shirley’s passing. We knew that she had been ill for some time. We send our thoughts and prayers to all of the family. “
“GOd bless Shirley. She was a classmate of ours and had such a good outlook while she was ill. She was ,also, a topnotch student all four years at St. Mary’s Academy. Now, she can rest in peace. God bless the family that she is leaving behind. “
“Mumsie, I loved you so very much! Thank you for being my mom.”
“We are so very sorry to hear of the loss of Mumsie. She was always so welcoming and such a great cook. May you hold dear memories of her now and always.”
“My prayers to your family. Amy I am trying to make arrangements to be there for prayers and for Mumsie’s funeral. My heart hurts for you. Love you.”
“I loved you so much Mumsie! You were the best Mom ever. You nurtured and protected all of you children. You loved to cook, and took special joy in cooking huge meals for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter. You made the best stuffed ham and crab imperial. I will miss you terribly. I know you are in heaven with Daddy. I love you, Amy”
“Amy,Brenda and family. We are sorry to hear of the loss of your “Mumsie”. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless.”
“So sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. I remember her from years ago and she was always such a kind and sweet lady. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Take care..”
“Haven’t seen Shirley or Bill in many years, but remember them always at the paint store when I was a little girl. Shirley was always smiling and very sweet to me. I hope God speeds calmness thoughout the family. Condolences to the entire family!”
“Mike, Jeff, Brenda and Amy – I am so sorry to learn of your dear mother’s passing. She was a lovely lady. My mother and father were good friends to your parents and grandparents. Hold your memories close to your heart. You are all in my prayers.”
“Sorry to hear about your mom. Sharon and I have you and your Family in our Prayers.Love you and God Bless You”
“Brenda & Wood family: So sorry to learn about the death of your mother. The family will be in our thoughts and prayers. We will be unable to attend any of the services for Shirley, we now live in Florida. May God bless all of you. Doris & Skip Jones”
“To the Wood family…my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. May the many happy memories that you shared with her help you through the days ahead. “
“So sorry to hear about Aunt Shirley. Out of the blue one year she gave me a blanket she had crocheted. I will cherish it always. Some of my fondest memories are playing dolls in the attic with Amy…good memories.”
“Jeff I am real sorry for the loss of your mother. I will keep you in my prayers and thoughts.”
“Brenda and Family I am sorry to hear about the loss of your mother I will keep her in my thoughs and prayers. God bless the family. “
“Amy and Family, I’m so sorry to hear that your Mother has passed. Cherish fond memories of days gone by. They will help get you through the days ahead. God Bless you and your family.”
“Brenda, Mike, Jeff, Amy and Family – I am so sorry for your loss. Your mother was very kind and patient. I remember hanging out at your house growing up. So laid back. I told Brenda that she made the best tuna fish sandwiches ever! Take care!”
“To Brenda & Steve and family so sorry for your loss may the peace of God be with you during this difficult time Prayers and thoughts are with you all”
“I too have a multitude of memories of so many wonderful holidays with the Wood family; Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, not to mention the just ‘ordinary’ times I spent with Mumsie and the family. Hands-down – Mumsie cooked the best stuffed ham in St. Mary’s County. She patiently and painstakingly taught me her recipe, and I continue to make “Mumsie’s Stuffed Ham” to this day. I think of her, Popsie and the family (even Gretchen!) every single time and always smile. I spent so much time at their house that Mumsie became my second Mother and the Woods my second family. We went through friends, boyfriends, heartache, school, joys, eventually the marriage of all of the Wood children, and then my own marriage and children; all part of a path of a life that began when I first met the family so many years ago. I was always welcomed with open arms. Well, maybe not by Mike… but I think he got over it. Mike, Brenda, Jeff and Amy, your spouses and children – thank you again for all of the wonderful memories I hold with you. Every one of you is so special to me in your own way. I know this is a heartbreaking time; sometimes it is very difficult to understand God’s plan, but I hope that eventually you will find peace, because I truly believe that Mumsie now has. Xoxoxo; my love to you and my prayers for you. “
“Amy, I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved Mumsie. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.”
“IM VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOST. I WILL KEEP YOU IN MY PRAYERS”
“Brenda, Steve and your entire Family, we are so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Our prayers will be with you during this very difficult time. Treasure all of the beautiful memories which will help you through each day to come.”
“Amy, Brenda, Mike, Jeff, Peggy and family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sorrowful time. Love, Son and Elaine”
“My sympathy to the family. Your in my thoughts and prayers.”
“To the Family, So sorry to hear of Shirleys passing. She is now at peace and with the Lord. May she Rest In Peace.”
“Amy, Brenda and Family – So sorry to learn of the loss of your Mother. It is so hard to lose a parent. She is one of God’s Angels in Heaven looking down on all of you with a smile. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. “
“AMY,BRENDA & FAMILY, SO SORRY ABOUT THE LOSS OF YOUR MOM. HOLD ON TO THE FOND MEMORIES OF HER AND ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT SHE IS WITH YOU ALWAYS IN YOUR HEART. GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU.”
“Dearest Amy and family, condolences on the loss of your beloved “Mumsie”. Shirley will be remembered fondly for her warmth and kindness by all who knew her. Our prayers are with you at this sad time.”
“My prayers and most heartfelt sympathy to you Amy and your family. I know how much you loved Mumsie and how much she will be missed. Her reputation always preceded her – even I know that she made the best stuffed ham in Saint Mary’s and how much she loved to play bingo!! A truly awesome Mom and friend to all. xo”
“Mike and Robin, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. “
“Oh Brenda, we didn’t know your mom but we know that you are a wonderful person, so she had to be wonderful too! Please let us know if we can do anything for you and Steven and your family. Love you….”
“Thoughts and prayers go out to the Wood family Bless you all.”
“Mike, Brenda, Amy, and all the family – you are in our thoughts and we pray for your strength during this awful time of grieving. (I remember both your mom and dad at the paint store in Leonardtown .. back in the good ol’ days! Cheryl)”
“Brenda, Amy, Mike & Jeff – So Sorry to hear about your Mom. I know she had been sick lately, so I’m glad she is now at peace. Take comfort knowing that she is now with your Dad, catching up on lost time, and resting in our glorious Heaven up above. She was such a sweet lady! She will be missed by many. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.”
“Brenda, Mike, Jeff, Amy, & family. We are so very sorry for your loss. Our Mother’s are the Heart & Soul of our families and it is very difficult to lose them even though we know they are in a better place. Cherish the many memories & special times you had with her and hold tight to one another. You all are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. “
“Amy and family, I am so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. Cherish the memories. My thoughts and prayers will be with you. “
“So sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. It is always difficult to lose someone we love. Remember she may be gone but she is still there to listen and send you strength when needed. We will keep you in our prayers.”
“Dear Brenda, Mike, Amy & Jeff So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. You can be assured she is in heaven with no more pain and suffering. Our thoughts and prayers are with all your family.”
“So So sorry about your Mom she was a wonderful woman,we were on vacation would had been there.”
“Brenda, We are so sorry to hear about your mother passing. We will keep your family in our prayers. “
“To the Wood Family, so sorry to hear about the lost of your Mother. Mike & Debbie”