Obituary for
Mary Lou Shorter
Mary Lou Shorter, 86, of Leonardtown, MD passed away peacefully in Washington, D.C. on July 29, 2023 with her loving family by her side. Born on December 12, 1936 in Leonardtown, MD, she was the loving daughter of the late Maude Cryer Nelson and Richard Nelson. Mary Lou was the loving wife of the late Albert (Rabbi) Shorter. She is survived by her children Louis (Danny) Goode of California, MD, her sisters Dorothy (Dotsy) Nelson and Linda Dean (Randy), step-daughter Kim Hicks (Jack) of Leonardtown, MD, grandchildren Brian Goode (Anne) of Leonardtown, MD, Darrell Goode (Laura) of Drayden, MD, and Stacy Goode of Callaway, MD, as well as step grandchildren Mike Langley of Leonardtown, MD, Amanda Holt (Jeff) of Leonardtown, MD, and Angle Owens of Leonardtown, MD. Along with 13 great grandchildren. Mary Lou was preceded in death by her brothers Joseph (Butch) Nelson and Richard (Dickie) Nelson.
Mary Lou lived life to the fullest and was always on the go. She enjoyed having lunch with her granddaughters. Mary Lou was an avid bingo player and was a very sociable person. She loved talking with friends and family on the phone and in person. Mary Lou loved to cook for her family- cookies, ice cream, and anything else in the house.
Mary Lou was a sweet lady, but she never held back if she had something on her mind; you were going to hear about it.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at 10:00 AM in St. George Episcopal Church, Valley Lee, MD with Rev. Greg Syler officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Brian Goode, Darrell Goode, Joey Nelson, Timmy Nelson, Buddy Dean and Mike Langley.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Leonardtown Vol. Rescue Squad Leonardtown, MD.
Condolences may be made to the family at www.mgfh.com.
Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home and Cremation Services, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
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