Thelma Louise Hall
March 15, 1934 ~ October 25, 2012
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, November 3, 2012 at 10:00 AM in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bushwood, MD with Father Francis J. Early officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Friday, November 2, 2012 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD.
Thelma Louise Hall, 78 of Chaptico, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2012 at the St. Mary’s Hospice House surrounded by her family. She was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County.Thelma was born on March 15, 1934 in Hurry, MD, and was the daughter of the late James Carroll Quade, Sr. and the late Grace Irene Quade. She graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in Leonardtown in 1952. On August 5, 1957 she married her husband, James Burroughs “Tink” Hall at Sacred Heart Church in Bushwood, MD, who preceded her in death in 1996. She was a homemaker and worked on the family farm. In her later years she worked for the Town Cleaners in Leonardtown until she retired in 1996. She was a lifelong member of Sacred Heart Church and for many years worked at the annual church dinners where she made her homemade apple cake for the dessert table. She was an excellent cook and some of her favorite dishes to make were her potato salad and coleslaw. She enjoyed spending time with her family and visiting with her friends. She loved and was very proud of her family and their accomplishments. She was especially fond of her caregiver, Dot Chase, who cared for her while she was still residing at her home in Chaptico, a very special goddaughter, Wendy Buckler and her wonderful friend, Helen Hall. She is survived by her children, James Glenn Hall (Susan) of Chaptico, MD Brenda Ann Russell (Mike) of Clements, MD, Dale Leonard Hall of Chaptico, MD, and Barbara Kay Bowles (Mike) of Hollywood; her 6 grandchildren Lisa and Justin Russell of Clements, MD, Jessie and Chris Hall of Chaptico, MD, and Kayla and Kyle Bowles of Hollywood, MD. She was the sister of James Carroll Quade (Frances Lee) of Leonardtown, MD, Matthew William Quade (Ann) of Bushwood, MD, Agnes Cecelia Pilkerton (Melvin) of Leonardtown, MD, and Stephen Bernard Quade (Anne Marie) of Avenue, MD. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her siblings, David Roy Quade, James Maguire Quade, Joseph Leonard Quade, Mary Catherine Wathen, Dorothy Irene Quade and Francis Aloysius “Frank" Quade The family will receive friends for a life celebration on Friday, November 2, 2012 from 5 pm to 8pm at the Mattingly-Gardiner Funeral Home in Leonardtown, MD where Father Jerry Gamrot will recite prayers at 7 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on November 3, 2012 at 10 am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Francis Early officiating . Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Matthew Quade, Jr, Eddie Quade, Mike Wathen, Charlie Pilkerton, Tony Gray and Dennis Hall. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s PO Box 625 Leonardtown, MD 20650 and the 7th District Volunteer Rescue Squad P.O. Box 7, Avenue, MD 20609.
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“To the Hall Family; Please accept our sincere condolences on your loss. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.”
“Dale, I am so sorry for the loss of your Mom.. If there is any anything I can do to help you thru this trying time please let me know.. Prayers are with you and your family right now.”
“Glen, Brenda, Barbara Kay, Dale & families.. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Aunt Thelma was a very special lady and will always have a special place in my heart. Love you all. “
“I will miss my dear friend and certainly miss all our talks on the telephone. She will remain in our heart forever. “
“Thelma and I were such close friends when we were teenagers. We sat together at the Youth Club dances and other events. I wish that we could have gotten together more, but life comes in and things change. We got married,had children and time went by. I am so glad that Rachael and I got to see her on Tuesday. She was happy to see us. I will never forget my precious friend. Now she can truly rest in peace. “
“Brenda,Mike,Justin & Lisa and Dale, Glenn, Barbara,and the entire family we extend our heart felt prayers and deepest condolences at this difficult time. I remember going to Town Cleaners and she always had a beautiful smile and always asked how I was doing? Shared alot of family get togethers with her also, wonderful person. She also made the best potatoe salad. She will be greatly missed. Love and hugs to the entire family. “
“Glenn,Brenda,BK,Dale and the whole Family. we are saddened to hear of aunt Thelmas passing. I will remember all the times we spent working with her and U. Tink in the tobacco fields. She was a very special person. I am sure she is catching up and talking to everyone who has gone before her. RIP A. Thelma, May God Bless you and your family “
“Mike, Brenda, Justin and Lisa and the Entire Family….Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you All!! Just know how much others Care and Share in your Sorrow!! Heaven Certainly Has A Very Beautiful Angel Watching Over You Now!! Keep Your Memories of Her Close to your Heart and She Will Always Be With You!! Love You All So Very Much!! XOXOXO”
“Every little girl dreams of having a fairy God Mother just like Cinderella, and lucky for me I did! Thelma was my fairy “God Mother”. She meant the world to me and has been a special part of my life for as long as I can remember. I know in my heart that there is a special place in Heaven for God Mothers and that she will continue to watch over me and guide me in faith. I will miss her dearly and will pray that all who loved her will find comfort and peace.”
“We extend our deepest sympathies. May you find comfort in prayer and happy memories. Thinking of you…”
“Brenda and Mike, I am so sorry for your loss. I never got to meet her, but Brenda, you look just like your Mom! Beautiful! My thoughts and prayers, Amy”
“You are in our thoughts and prayers during this sad time.May you have comfort in knowing that she is now at peace. Thelma was a loving wife, mother/mother-in-law, grandmother, sister and sister-in-law. Remember your many good times that you spent with her. She loved her children so much and leaves behind a very loving family who can be proud of the excellent care given to their mother during her illness. We are proud to have you as nieces and nephews and will always be here should you need something. Love you,”
“Brenda, Mike, Justin, Lisa and your entire family whom we know very well. We have all shared family get togethers and have enjoyed her potatoe salad an cole slaw many times. She is an angel that will be watching over all of you. Know she is in peace now and in good hands! She will be truly missed and you can smile every time you think of her and all the happy times you had with her. Our sincere sympathy goes out to all of you and know that you are loved and in our prayers. “
“Brenda, So sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. I know she fought a hard battle. Find comfort in knowing she is no longer in pain or suffering. Praying for you and your family.”
“We are so sorry for your loss and wish that there were words of comfort that we could share. Just remember that she will always be with you, always there watching and protecting. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you all.”
“We are so sorry for your loss and are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. “
“Glen, Brenda, Dale, and Barbara: Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. Your mom was such a great person to be around, always making work enjoyable. She was dedicated to serving the public and so many of the Town Cleaners customers loved her. We know that she is now at rest and enjoying the Lord’s company. “
“To the Hall Family: You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”
“Barb and family… I am soo sorry to hear of your loss, may you find comfort in your wonderful memories of your mom to carry you thru this difficult time “
“Brenda, Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this sad time. I hope you find comfort knowing that you have your own special angel in Heaven!”
“Glenn, Brenda, Dale, Barbara Kay and your Families… I’m so sorry to hear of Aunt Thelma’s passing. She was such a very special Lady and she always had such a beautiful smile. My heart goes out to each of you. Treasure all of the wonderful memories which will help you through the days to come. “
“Glenn, Brenda, Dale, and Barbara Kay – I was so sorry to hear of Aunt Thelma’s passing. Please know she is safety at home now. We are a fortunate group of relatives; we know in our hearts our parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles are helping the Lord watch over all of us. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.”
“Glen, Brenda, Dale and B.K. our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Aunt Thelma will be missed by all who had the privilege to know her. That smile of hers’, and always asking how everyone else was doing. Keep those happy, loving memories close; and remember the good times.”
“Glen, Brenda, Barbara Kay, Dale & families, We are very saddened for your loss but also smile that Aunt Thelma has been reunited with her love Uncle Tink. There are so many great memories to hold close to our hearts. I for one will always remember the warm fresh baked bread and hand churned butter and the birthday celebrations at Point Lookout! No doubt she was so very proud of each and every one of you and will forever remain your guiding light. Sending all our love, thoughts, prayers and hugs to you all!”
“Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Hall family, especially my sister-in-law BK and Kayla & Kyle. Your Mom/Grandmother was very proud of all of you and will be greatly missed. Have comfort in knowing she is at peace. “
“We are sorry to hear about Thelma. She will be missed by many on Frank Hall Lane. She is with Tink and the Lord now and she is free of pain. “
“Hugs, kisses and prayers I am sending your way!”
“Brenda & Family, I was so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. She sounds like such a special lady and I know you’ll miss her greatly. My thoughts and prayers are with you doing this sad time!”
“So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. She was such a sweet and kind lady. Keep the memories close and she will always be watching over you. Keeping you in our prayers.”