Margaret Ann Giddings

May 15, 1932 - November 21, 2008

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A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at 10:30 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home.

 

Margaret Ann “Peggy” Smith Giddings, 76, of Helen, MD formerly of Hollywood, MD and Valley Lee, MD died November 21, 2008 in Bushwood, MD.  Born May 15, 1932 in Nyack, NY she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Martha Potter Smith. She was the loving wife of Clifton H. “Tom” Giddings whom she married on October 16, 1954 in Columbus Presbyterian Church, Columbus, NJ. She is survived by her children: Victor Tom Giddings of Bethesda, MD, Jeffrey Herbert Giddings of Rockville, MD, Karen Weining of Newark, DE and Gary Dunham Giddings of Lakeland, FL; sister: Jean Gale of Wrightstown, NJ and 4 grandchildren. Peggy graduated from Pemberton High School, Pemberton, NJ on June 8, 1949 and she also attended NJ College for Women in Rider College Trenton, NJ. She moved to St. Mary’s County in 1955 from Silver Spring, MD. She was a housewife and a member of Terra Marie Quilters. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at 10:30 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gregory Syler officiating. Interment will be Private. Contributions may be made to St. George’s Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 30, Valley Lee, MD 20692.

Guestbook Signatures and Condolences

"Karin and Family, I'm so very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you during this difficult time."
- Stacy Hutchinson Arnold
- Posted: Tuesday, December 2, 2008

"Dear Karin and family, Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time."
- David Booze
- Posted: Tuesday, December 2, 2008

"Karin and Mark, My sincere condolences. "
- Pete Tuschak
- Posted: Tuesday, December 2, 2008

"Victor, Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family."
- Barbara Demko
- Posted: Monday, December 1, 2008

"Tom and family, It's always hard to understand why loved ones are taken from us; but each of you will always find comfort in just knowing that you were a very special and loving part of Peggy's life."
- Don, Eileen and Family The Weining's
- Posted: Saturday, November 29, 2008

"Victor, Tom, and Karen: I know it's been years since I have seen you guys, but I am so sorry to hear about your mom. I have some fond memories of our days on "Giddings Street". Your mom was a good mom and I know she will be missed. You are all in our prayers."
- Danny Poe
- Posted: Tuesday, November 25, 2008

"Dear Tom and Family We are so sorry to hear of PEGGY'S PASSING. Peggy was a friendly, lovely lady and great neighbor. I remember the happy times when you lived here in Hollywood and we have missed you. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers, again our deepest sympathy. Sincerely Wayne and Joan "
- Wayne and Joan Thompson
- Posted: Monday, November 24, 2008

"To the Giddings family, you all are in my thoughts and prayers."
- Heidi Norris
- Posted: Monday, November 24, 2008

"A prayer in Sympathy for your family today in memory of "Peggy" with my regret that I only knew for a very short time as a neighbor. May God Bless all of you during this difficult time."
- Sammie Arnold and Family
- Posted: Monday, November 24, 2008

"Tom and family, You are in our thoughts and prayers. We are here if you need anything."
- George & Hattie Bussler
- Posted: Monday, November 24, 2008

"Our prayers and thoughts are with you, as you say goodbye to your loving mother, words escape my mind. May you find peace through GOD above."
- Danny & Dee Herring
- Posted: Sunday, November 23, 2008

"Tom and Family, Please remember our thoughts and prayers are with each of you now. We will always remember the many happy times we have enjoyed each other's company. We will recall and remember "Miss Peggy's" beautiful smile each and every time we all gathered together. Tom, we cherish the memories of you guiding Miss Peggy around the dance floor at the American Legion Hall. Fondly, Dick and Nancy "
- Dick and Nancy Hutson
- Posted: Sunday, November 23, 2008