Shirley Mae Pulliam Reece
December 30, 1944 ~ June 23, 2012
Services:
A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, June 28, 2012 at 10:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. Interment will follow in Trinity Memorial Gardens, Waldorf, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 27, 2012 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD.
Shirley Mae Pulliam Reece, 67 of Lexington Park, MD died peacefully, June 23, 2012 at her residence. Born December 30, 1944 in LaPlata, MD; she was the daughter of the late Harry Pulliam and Katie Wise. She was a homemaker and devoted almost her entire life to her family. She also had a special love and place in her heart for her grandchildren. She was truly loved and admired by all, she was an extraordinary and one-of-kind person; loved by everyone who was fortunate enough to know her during her natural life. Her endless love and devotion to her family, friends and her faithful companion “Baxter”. It was a great honor to have her as part of our life; words cannot say how much she was loved and how much she will be missed. She was an inspiration to those she touched and there will always be a special place in our hearts for the goodness and kindness that she brought to others; to be forever treasured. Shirley was preceded in death by her husbands, Robert L. Reece, Sr., sister Rosalie Reece, and Charles D. Corbin. Shirley is survived by her six children, Robert, Jr. (Sandy Wathen) of Mechanicsville, MD, Tommy (Betty Lou) of Lexington Park, MD, Tammy Bowen (Stanley Pitcher) of Callaway, MD , Scotty Reece (Beth) of Lexington Park, MD, Lisa Raley (Tom) of Park Hall, MD, and Brian “Scooter” Corbin (Marie) of St. Inigoes, MD, siblings; Betty Kelsey (George) and Lorraine Pulliam, Richard “Dick” Pulliam, (Pat), Alex Pulliam (Pat), Charlie Pulliam, (Sue), Harry Pulliam, Jr., and Paul Pulliam and two special sister-in-laws, Eleanor Pulliam and Helen Reece. Shirley was preceded in death by her brothers, Chuck and Louis Pulliam, and one grandson, Preston A. Bowen. She was blessed with 12 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. One of her greatest and endless love was her family, friends and special companion “Baxter” her pet dog. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 27, 2012 from 5:00PM until 8:00PM with prayers recited at 7:00PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, June 28, 2012 at 10:00AM in the Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Trinity Memorial Gardens, Waldorf, MD. Pallbearers will be: Louis Pulliam, Jr., David Pulliam, Thomas Pulliam, Bart Pulliam, Dickie Pulliam, and Frank Taylor. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association Southern Maryland Division, P.O. Box 1508, Solomons, MD 20688
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“I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.”
“To the entire family. We are sorry for your loss. Shirley was a special women and will be missed dearly. Prayers are with you all. If you all need any thing please let us know.”
“I am sorry to hear of Miss Shirley passing away. My condolences to her family. Keep her memory close to your hearts.”
“We are so sorry for your loss you have our deepest sympathies and you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Hugs, Kathy Trossbach Wheeler and Walter”
“Scooter, Tammy, Lisa, and Family, I am sorry to hear of Shirley’s passing. She was always very good to me as a child. I remember your family well, and I know her passing is very difficult for you all. She was a kind woman. My thoughts are with you. -Loving regards, Amber”
“Lisa, Tommy and family I’m so sorry for your loss. You’re in my thoughts and prayers. May God watch over you during this difficult time. “
“Robbie & Sandy, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.”
“Betty Lou and your Husband’s family I am truly sorry about your lost. Your whole family will be in my prayers.”
“Robbie you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. If you need anything just let me know. Sue”
“Robbie,Sandy and all of the family,we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with every one of you.”
“We are so sorry to hear of Miss Shirley’s passing. She was truly a wonderful lady. May God Bless the entire family during this difficult time and in the future.”
“Lisa, Tammy, Scooter and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you guys today, tomorrow and forever! I will def. miss seeing her around. If you guys need anything please let me know. “
“I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. She was a great person to be around.”
“Earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. Those we love don’t go away, they live in our hearts every day. The soul is eternal, love is immortal. You will be missed Shirley Mae love forever.”
“Brian & Marie, Laurie & to your entire family, with Sincere Sympathy and Heartfelt Condolences. Your family will be lifted in prayer. “
“Lisa, Tommy and family – We are so sorry for your loss. You are all are in our thoughts and prayers.” “
“Marie and Family and Laurie and her family, I extend my sincere thoughts and prayers to all of you at this time of grief. Thinking of you through this difficult time. Peace be with you all. Michelle and Brandon”
“To the entire Reece family, We are so sorry to hear of Miss Shirley’s passing. She was a wonderful mother and friend, and mostly a loving grand mother. She will be deeply missed. To all of the grand kids, when you are sad just remember all of those good times and great memories. Hold them close to your hearts and it will help ease the pain. Hannah and Erica I love you lots like tator tots!!”
“To the entire Pulliam and Reece family.So sorry to hear of your loss.May God Bless you all.”
“we love you granny and miss you alot give preston a big hug love you ok granny “
“Robbie & Sandy,My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through this heartbreaking time. My deepest condolences.”
“To the Reece Family: You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”
“From the day that I have known you; I have watched how much love you gave to everyone – especially your family. You have always made sacrifices; given and done for others. You never complained and always had a smile. You were always there for those that reached out to you – you listened when someone needed a person to talk to; a shoulder to cry when they were hurting; a place to stay when they had no home. You made those that didn’t have a family feel the love that made them feel part of your family. You always gave, you had a “heart of gold” and you always used that to give and bring goodness to those around you. You had a deep love and kindness for others and saw people not for what they had or what they were, but for who they were – a human being. I was so fortunate to have known you and have you part of my life. May those that have shared time with you on this earth, learn from you, and maybe this world would be a better place. I will miss you, I will treasure our time we had, and I will always have a special place in my heart for you Shirley Mae. I know that in Heaven’s garden another flower has bloomed and I also know that we have just been blessed with another guardian angel. Although I feel my own sorrow and pain with losing you since you were like a mom to me, I would like to extend my sincerest thoughts and prayers to her children during this difficult time – Robbie, Tommy, Tammy, Scottie, Lisa & Scooter, as I know the pain that is felt with the loss of a mother; as there is no other. P.S. Shirley, give mom and dad a kiss & hug for me, I can’t reach that far!”
“Robbie,Sandy and the Reece family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.”
“We are sorry for your loss. May strength be with the entire family during this time.”
“I am sorry for your loss, you are in my thoughts and prayers.”
“My thoughts and prayers are with you all.”
“Sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.”