Thelma Marie Schrader
October 3, 1934 ~ June 16, 2011
Services:
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at 10:00 AM in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church with Fr. Brian Sanderfoot officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 from 5:00-8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be recited at 7:00 PM.
Thelma Marie Schrader, 76, of Compton, MD, formerly of Washington, DC, passed away on June 16, 2011 at the Hospice House of St. Mary’s, Callaway, MD. Born on October 3, 1934 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Henry Theodore Robertson and Sarah Elizabeth Hall Robertson. She was the loving wife of Billy Schrader whom she married on December 29, 1963 in Fairmount Heights, MD. Mrs. Schrader is survived by her children; Wanda Mooney of Murrells Inlet, SC, Marvin Laycock of King, NC, Henry Schrader of Tampa, FL, and Billy Schrader, Jr. of Compton, MD. Thelma is also survived by one sister Mary Schebell of Fredericksburg, VA as well as 9 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Mrs. Schrader graduated from St. Dominic’s in 1952 and moved from Prince Georges County to St. Mary’s County in 1972. She was a homemaker and enjoyed boating, crabbing, fishing, her children, and grandchildren. Mrs. Schrader was preceded in death by her siblings; Henry Robertson, Lester Robertson, John Robertson, and Richard Robertson. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home where prayers will be recited at 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at 10:00 AM in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Compton, MD with Fr. Brian Sanderfoot officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be; Billy Schrader, III, Jerry Schrader, Mark Schrader, Mike Halwick, Brandon Wible, and James Schrader. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A, Leonardtown, MD.
Contributions in Memory of Mrs. Thelma Marie Schrader may be made to Hospice House of St. Marys P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, MD 20650 and/or Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad P.O. Box 299 Leonardtown, MD 20650.





“Bill and family, Thank you for taking such loving care of my sister..I will miss her more then words can ever express. My sincere symphathy to all the family,especially you Bill. Mary”
“Bill, Billy and family: We are very sorry for your loss. Thelma was our neighbor in St. Clements Shores. She is now at peace. There is no more pain and suffering. She will be in our thoughts and prayers. Take care of each other.”
“My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sorry for your loss “
“Billy and Family, I am truly sorry to hear of Thelma’s passing. I am also sorry that we will be unable to attend prayers on Tuesday night as we will be out of town but our thoughts and prayers will be with all of you at this difficult time.”
“Billy, I am so sorry for your loss. Thelma was always so good to us and always there when you needed her. All my sympathy, Love , Carol”
“Uncle Billy and family, Aunt Thelma will truly be missed. She had such a big heart and there wasnt anything she wouldn’t do for you. One of my favorite memories is when we lived on Half Pone Point and she would make her famous samon cakes and bring them to dad and I… Man I loved them. Uncle Billy please let me know if there is anything you need or that I can do for you..I will be thinking of you and the family…”
“Bill and Family,We are so sorry for your great loss. Thelma was a family friend that was always there for us and we will miss her dearly. She was very strong willed and a great person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.”
“Uncle BILL AND FAMILY,Aunt Thelma always had a special place in my heart .She was like a second mother to me growing up and I have so many fond memories of us together . Aunt Thelma was so good to all of the family and was always there for us I will miss her so much.”
“Billy & Tracey, so sorry Jeff & I could not be home with you now. We love you and God Bless. Our prayers are with all of you. Love you. “
“So sorry to hear of Thelma’s passing…I’ve known the family for a long time and know she will be greatly missed. Keep her memories close. She will be watching you all from heaven.”
“TO THE ENTIRE SCHRADER FAMILY OUR SINCERE THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU. GOD CHOOSES HIS TIME AND ANGELS, WE ARE NEVER READY TO LOSE A LOVED ONE. THELMA IS WATCHING OVER EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU, AND MAY SHE BE AT PEACE NOW. WE ARE HERE IF YOU NEED ANYTHING. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL.”
“My heartfelt condolences to the Schrader family. I know if mom were here she would want you all to know how sorry she is as well. She thought the world of Thelma. Fond memories of the good times shared will help you heal knowing she is in a better place. “
“To the Schrader Family, we are so sorry for your loss. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers.”
“”May all of your wonderful family memories comfort you at this difficult time. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Peace be with you!” “
“Uncle Billy and family please know that you are in my prayers. Please remember I am always here for you if you need anything. I will always remember and cherish the moments spent with Aunt Thelma and the memories we made. Our walks across the Suesi bridge to Stevenson’s Bakery to get a bag of butter cookies, the time we spent at the beach, Aunt Thelma giving me my first dog “Baby”. Aunt Thelma had a truly big heart and was always ready to offer a hug and a helping hand. I am lucky as I have received many of those hugs. She will truly be missed here on earth, but I know that she will always be with us in spirit and watcing over us all. Lorraine & Frank”