Ruth Annie Guy

March 3, 1914 - July 2, 2008

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Services:

 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at 10:30 AM in St. George Catholic Church, Valley Lee, MD with Msgr. Karl Chimiak officiating. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery.

Visitation:

 

Viewing/Visitation will be held on Monday, July 7, 2008 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, where Prayers will be said at 7:00 PM.

 

Ruth Annie “Momma Guy” Guy, 94, of Callaway, MD and formerly of Drayden, MD died July 2, 2008 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Born March 3, 1914 in Drayden, MD, she was the daughter of the late William Bernard and Agnes Lillian DeBitt Ridgell. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Turner Dyer and then by her second husband Malcom Guy in 1961 whom she had married in Leonardtown in 1960.  She is survived by her Grandchildren: Anna Mae Dean and her husband Danny of Drayden, MD, Sharon Pilkerton and her companion Mark Thomas of Callaway, MD and Wayne Pilkerton and his companion Dale Abell of Great Mills, MD; her Great-Grandchildren: Michele and Jamie Jordan of Valley Lee, MD, Danny and Mandy Dean, II of Dameron, MD and Heather Hewitt and Billy Hewitt, II both of Callaway, MD; Great-Great Grandchildren: Jamie B. Jordan and Hannah Jordan both of Valley Lee, MD, Danny B. Dean, III, Madison Dean and Lexy Longfield all of Dameron, MD, nieces Shirley Purcell Long and Ann Ridgell Weiver and her caregiver Chuck Charles.  She was also preceded in death by her children Robert Dyer and Claudia Bell as well as her siblings:  Dorothy Denitto, Agnes Faunce, Bernard Ridgell, Woodley Ridgell and Robert Ridgell and her great grandson Christopher Hewitt.  Mrs. Guy was a lifelong St. Mary’s County resident, where she attended Great Mills High School and worked at Dents Store on Cherryfield Road in Drayden, MD before becoming the owner of Guy’s Self Service for 30 years until her retirement in 1990. She enjoyed her family and friends as well as playing cards and Bingo and feeding the birds and ducks. The family will receive friends on Monday, July 7, 2008 from 5 – 8 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home with prayers being said at 7:00 PM.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at 10:30 AM in St. George Catholic Church with Msgr. Karl Chimiak officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Chuck Charles, Danny B. Dean, II, Jamie M. Jordan, Jamie B. Jordan, JR Knott and Mark Thomas.  Honorary Pallbearers will be Danny B. Dean, III, Heather Hewitt, Billy Hewitt, II and Kristian Sheilds.  Memorial Contributions may be made to the Second District Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 1, Valley Lee, MD 20692.  

Guestbook Signatures and Condolences

"Sharon & family, I am so sorry to hear about your grandmother, I know she and my Dad (Leroy Adams)are going to have a great time when they meet again. He was so fond of her and always enjoyed his trip's to Miss Guys store. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Gloria"
- Gloria Wilcox
- Posted: Tuesday, July 8, 2008

"I remember so well as a girl, playing outside of Miss Guy's store, getting bags of candy, cracker jacks and soda. My father and mother thought the world of her, as did I - and that is how I got my name. God rest her beautiful soul, she was one of the kindest woman I've ever known. "
- Ruth Schumacher - Johnson
- Posted: Monday, July 7, 2008

"I didn't know Ms. Guy for long but I can say it was an honor to meet her! My thoughts and prayers are with the family. God bless you all!"
- Becky Eyler
- Posted: Monday, July 7, 2008

"Sharon & family: Sorry to hear of your grandmothers passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Brenda "
- Brenda Mayor
- Posted: Monday, July 7, 2008

"Sharon,Family I was so sorry to hear about mamaguy I tried to call her often I will really miss talking to her. Violet"
- Violet Lessard
- Posted: Sunday, July 6, 2008

"(((Chuck, Sharon, AnnaMae, Wayne, Dale and all Family and Friends))) here ,I am so sorry for your loss (((Nanny))) I know you are soaring with Claudia and The Angels, along with all who passed before you. Just a few short months ago I wrote this poem with Claudia in mind. Today I post it here for you as well. "The Light House Memories" The light house stands strong against the winds From the beginning till the end The light houses' beacon of light shines forever in the night the beacon of light burning so bright The Beam of Light carries us through the foggy days The Beam of Light carries us through our lonely nights The Beam of Light carries us through our life Our Loved Ones are like that , the Lighthouse beam of light, That forever burns so bright , In Memories There they leave it in our hearts , mind , soul, and body. The love they give us, the lessons we learn, the lighthouse memories forever to be Always the light of their heart and soul to let us know they are there Even when they are passed over , we know they still care The love and strength and guidance they still share Their beam of light still shining bright Forever walks with us while we are still here on earth In our lives from day to day In love and strength in every way Wherever you go , in the things you do and say the light house memories are still there , no one can take them away. Know that their beam of light from the heaven and stars will forever be with you in every way. Shining brightly on your pathway of life Through the foggy days , and the lonely nights You will see the light in a song you hear , in words of others, in special meaning phrases, in pictures, from others love the light will shine from above and the light house of memories will forever be.... Love Thoughts and Prayers Glenda and Family"
- Glenda Abell
- Posted: Sunday, July 6, 2008

"Miss Ruth is gone but we all have fond memories of her, Rip and Claudia."
- Johnny Redman
- Posted: Saturday, July 5, 2008

"Dear Sharon and family, Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss. God Bless"
- Debi Geary
- Posted: Saturday, July 5, 2008

"i am so sorry to hear of this passing of someone wonderful. GOD wanted her home with her family. She will shine like the stars forever. please see ecclesiastes7;;1. the scripture says 'the day of a mans death is better than the day of his birth'. So i will rejoice for her but sorrow for YOUR loss."
- phyllis smith-dyson [nee redman]
- Posted: Friday, July 4, 2008

"Wayne, Sharon & Anna Mae: We are saddened 2 hear of Ur grandmother passing away! I know U'll will deeply miss her but, she's now in a better place taking care of Ur mother once again! Our thoughts & prayers go out 2 each of U! Love, Shirley!"
- Shirley Trossbach & Children
- Posted: Thursday, July 3, 2008

"My deepest condolences to Ms. Guy's family and friends. She was always such a happy lady. "
- Ginger Bagwell
- Posted: Thursday, July 3, 2008

"Some of my best memories as a kid were at "miss guys" store.May she rest in peace."
- BOBBY BEAN
- Posted: Thursday, July 3, 2008