Dora E. Schroeder, 93, of Drayden, MD passed away Thursday, September 18, 2014 at Chesapeake Shores Nursing Center in Lexington Park, MD surrounded by her loving family. Born on April 15, 1921 in Davenport, IA she is the daughter of the late Alfred S. Beard and Eddie Pearl Murray Beard.

Dora was dedicated to taking care of her family. She enjoyed spending her time with them, especially her grandchildren. Her hobbies included quilting, painting pottery, gardening, making handicrafts with her friends, and travelling in the RV. She also enjoyed lunch and a glass of wine with her Lady Friends.

Dora is survived by her children, Mark Schroeder of Drayden, MD, David Schroeder of Texas; her grandchildren, Shellaine Trabucco and Scott Schroeder; her great grandchildren, Marshall Spence and Sara Schroeder; and her great-great-grandchildren, Taylor Spence and Logan Spence.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Lester Schroeder; her son, Gary Schroeder; her daughter, Joni Schroeder; and her siblings, Rose Hall, Flossie Rauch, Mazy Barrett, Helen Thomson, and Mary Brunning.

All services will be private. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.