Joyce "Darlene" Connelly, 54 of Lexington Park, MD died in January 29, 2012 in Fort Washington, MD surrounded by her loving family. Born December 13, 1957, she was the daughter of Benedict Raley of Park Hall, MD and the late Fran Raley.

Joyce is survived by her children; J.C. and John Connelly both of California, MD, and three grandchildren, siblings; Marvin Raley of Park Hall, MD Debbie Abell of Maddox, MD, David Raley, Judy Bean, and Chuggy Raley all of Lexington Park, MD, Lillian Clark of Great Mills, MD, and Betty Tennyson of Dameron, MD.

Joyce graduated from Great Mills High School. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of St. Mary's County. Joyce loved the holidays, spending time with her grandchildren, ( Shane, Matt, and Faith), going to yard sales, collecting nick knacks, drinking Diet Coke, and she loved her two best friends in the world Tammy Myers, and Lind McFall.

The family will receive friends in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD on Thursday, February 2, 2012 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, February 3, 2012 at 10:00 AM in the Funeral Home chapel with Deacon Bill Nickerson officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 339, Lexington Park, MD 20653.

Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.