Shirley "Shirl" Elizabeth Joy, 79, of Hollywood, MD passed away on March 25, 2015 in Hollywood, MD. Born on March 13, 1936 in Leonardtown, MD she was the daughter of the late Maurice Martin and Henrietta Clarke.

Shirley was the loving wife of the late Marvin McClellan Joy, whom she married on August 25, 1956 in Hollywood, MD, and who preceded her in death on June 10, 2010.

Shirley is survived by her daughter Wendy Joy Paul of Hollywood, MD, and a granddaughter Alexis Haley Paul. She was preceded in death by her sister Mary Alma Delanghe.

Shirley was a lifelong St. Mary's County, MD resident and was a homemaker. She was a member of the Vibes, and enjoyed gardening.

The family will receive friends on Monday, March 30, 2015 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at 10:00 AM in St. John's Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD with Father Raymond Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.

Pallbearers will be; Jimmy Dicus, Mike Dicus, Gary Joy, Steve Dicus, Calvin Joy, and Bill Dixon. Honorary Pallbearers will be; Jason Lambert, Diane Dixon, Arnold Joy, Jackie Yannayon, Glen Yannayon and Elwood Joy. Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home.