Mary Agnes Bailey, 91, of Coltons Point, MD died January 9, 2010 at Civista Medical Center, La Plata, MD. Born February 24, 1918 in Oakley, MD she was the daughter of the late David Thomas and Agnes Madaline Hall Downs.

She was the loving wife of the late Thomas Elmer Bailey. She is survived by her children Mary J. Russell of Petersburg, VA, Catherine Cooksey of Loveville, MD, Betty Nelson of Mechanicsville, MD and Thomas Bailey, Jr. of Bushwood, MD and her six grandchildren as well as one great-grandchild. She is also survived by her sister Mildred Gibson of Leonardtown, MD.

She was preceded in death by her brothers Richard Downs and Andrew Downs.

A lifelong resident of St. Mary's County, Mary graduated from Margaret Brent High School in 1938. She worked for many years at Sparling Department Store in Leonardtown, MD. Mary enjoyed playing cards and shopping.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, January 13th, 2010 at the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD with prayers being said at 7:00 PM by Fr. William Gurnee and at 7:10 PM by the Auxiliary of the Seventh District Volunteer Fire Department. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Thursday, January 14, 2010 at 10:00 AM in Holy Angels Catholic Church, Avenue, MD with Fr. William Gurnee officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be David Russell, Daphane Russell, James Cooksey, Carolyn Cooksey, T.E. Bailey, III and Craig Bailey.

Contributions may be made to the Seventh District Vol. Fire Department, P. O. Box 206, Avenue, MD 20609.

Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home.