Susan Elizabeth Wathen
February 22, 1916 ~ May 29, 2010
Services:
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Thursday, June 3, 2010 at 10:00 AM in St. Josephs Catholic Church, Morganza, MD with Fr. Connelly officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 2, 2010 from 5:00PM until 8:00PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home chapel with prayers being recited at 7:00PM.
Susan Elizabeth “Susie” Wathen, 94, of Waldorf, MD died May 29, 2010 at Civista Medical Center, La Plata, MD. Born February 22, 1916 in Chaptico, MD she was the daughter of the late Joseph Frank Thomas, Sr. and Snowden Elizabeth Rebecca Thompson Thomas. She was the loving wife of the late Joseph Carroll Wathen whom she married on August 27, 1937 in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Morganza, MD. She is survived by her daughters; Carol Anne Hodges of Waldorf, MD, Barbara Jean Lacey or Avenue, MD, Rose Alvey of Valley Lee, MD and her sister Margie Dennison of Virginia Beach, VA as well as 9 Grandchildren, 11 Great-Grandchildren and 2 Great-Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her siblings Luvenia Lacey, McQullian Thomas, Paul Thomas, Bruce Thomas, Amy Thomas, Frank Thomas, Jr., Helen Vallandingham, Matthew Thomas and Violet Thomas. Susie was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County and attended Margaret Brent High School. She worked as Nurse for St. Mary’s Hospital. Susie enjoyed flower gardening, Reading, and visiting her relatives. She loved her family and friends very much and always told all of them “I love you much.” The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 2, 2010 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD, where prayers will be said at 7:00PM by Fr. Keith Woods. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Thursday, June 3, 2010, in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Morganza, MD at 10:00 AM with Fr. Rory Conley officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jason Alvey, Rusty Lacey, T.J. Faunce, Bert Vallandingham, Tommy Vallandingham and Jimmy Graves.
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“Susie Wathen was one of the most precious people on earth, she was always so friendly. We will always remember her. To her daughters I know how hard it is to lose a mother. You will always have your precious memories to help ease the pain. She will definitely be missed by everyone that knew her. We are so sorry that we no longer live in St. Mary’s County and unable to attend any of the services for her. We will have prayers for her at our chuch here in Alabama, and we will keep all of you in our prayers. May God bless each of you and your families. Love Doris & Skip Jones”
“Our prayers go out to Rose and her family. We will keep you in our prayers.”
“My dear precious Aunt Susie.(my second mother) I know you are in Heaven, you were a saint. You loved everyone and everyone loved you. It is not going to be the same without you. I will never forget you and will love you always.—-“
“I will always remember the beautiful smile and welcoming manner , especicially at the gatherings at Hunter Hill. She was a most gracious , serene lady. She made everyone feel special.. “
“To Our Dear Cousins, We can’t believe our wonderful Aunt has passed on, and now is with all her family that went before her. We know the love they all had for each other and know that our Aunt Susie is in a better place. We are the ones that will hurt, and miss her so much. Our Family feels so blessed that a few short weeks ago we had our last gathering with our Aunt/Mom, and we are so thankful for this and all the wonderful memories we all have from our growing up years with this wonderful woman we loved so much. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. If there is anything our family can do then please just let us know. We love you all so much. Aunt Helen’s Family!”
“Grandma, we all love you & will miss you so much! You were the center of all of our lives! I am so thankful for the wonderful years we had with you! I have so many wonderful memories of you that I will cherish forever! I am so glad to have photos of you & Kayla – I will tell her all about you! You were the best grandmother ever – you always let us know how much you loved us & made us all feel so special! I hope to be half the woman you were! You are so loved & will be missed so much! Love you much! Laura, Jamie & Kayla”
“To the Family, Mrs.Wathen was a very sweet lady. My thoughts & prayers are with you all.I remember her when she worked at St.Mary’s Hospital with my Mother. (Rose Brooks). She’s resting in GOD’S arms now.”
“To the Faunce and Lacey families, I am sorry for your loss. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Let us know if there is anything we can do.”
“To Karen and Family: My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May God continue to bless and keep you all.”
“Rose & family, I’m so sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of her. She was with me when I had my son in 1972. Such a comfort she was to me. Doris”
“You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.”
“We miss you and love you Great Grandma Great. Noone can replace the love you have given us as well as the ability to love that you have taught us!”
“Rosie and family, we are so sorry to hear of your moms passing. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. “
“Rosie, I just learned of your mom’s passing this evening. You are in my thoughts and prayers!”
“ROSIE & FAMILY WE SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR MOTHER , WE JUST HEARD THE NEWS TODAY. I HAD MY AUNT LOUISE’S FUNERAL TO ATTEND TODAY. AGAIN OUR THOUGHTS & PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. “
“Although I did not meet Ms. Susie until later in life, I always enjoyed my time with her. Bringing Holy Communion to her on Sundays was such a pleasure and honor. She loved Jesus and is now forever with Him in heaven. I am truly sorry for the loss of such a wonderful and sweet lady. My prayers are with the family.”
“Carol, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. You have my heartfelt condolences. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.”
“Carol, Bobbie, Rose and families. Your mom was one of the sweetest, kindness and a very special person to be around. I have fond memories of all of us being together at that little house on the corner in Loveville. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.””
“Carol, I’am so sorry for your loss. May God Bless and watch over you and your family. Love Carol”
“Rose, Laura and family – we are so sorry to hear about your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. “
“Rose and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Anything we can do, please let us know.”
“To the Wathen Family: You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”
“Dear Family, We offer our deepest condolences and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May God bless you all.”
“Rose and family,your mom was such a nice lady.I am so sorry for your loss.”
“Rosie, Carol Ann, Bobbie and all family members – Thinking about Mrs. Wathen not being in this world is very hard – seeing Mrs. Wathen as an angel in heaven with golden wings is so easy. If ever there was someone on earth who was an angel Mrs. Wathen was it. I have so many sweet memories of her when we were teenagers and she was putting up with us deciding what we were going to wear that night or what boy we hoped would be at Pennies or if Roy had any cute friends that was “available” all while she was trying to get some sleep before going to work for the night at the hospital. When I had my babies I remember gratefully her hands rubbing my back and telling me how beautiful my new babies were and what a good mother I would be. Every time I’d see her at a function she always made me feel special and loved. I will miss her and I know that her family will always feel her loss but her legacy lives in you. She taught well her lessons of love and acceptance because it’s very apparent in all of you. You all were so very lucky to have her and she was blessed to have had a family that loved and treasured her and made her feel that just by being a loving mother, mother-in-law, grandmother or great-grandmother she was special and valued. Heaven has a beautiful new face and all of you have many beautiful, never fading memories in your hearts forever. “