Mary Louise Birdine, 92, of St. Inigoes, MD passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at MedStar St. Mary's Hospital in Leonardtown, MD. Born on December 24, 1922 in St. Inigoes, MD she is the daughter of the late Ned Watts and Mabel Ball.

Mary graduated from Jarboesville High School (currently Carver Middle School). She began her employment in the Navy Exchange Laundry at Patuxent River Naval Air Station with over 20 years of dedicated service. She was later employed as a caring bus driver for Sonny Morris for an additional five years. She was also employed as a custodian for the St. Mary's County Board of Education at Esperanza Middle School with over 20 years of service before her retirement. She was a hard working dedicated employee.

She was an excellent cook and prepared many fabulous meals. She was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching the games, cheering on her teams with her son, (Babe) William. She was a fan of the Baltimore Orioles, Washington Redskins, Washington Capitals, Washington Wizards, and the Georgetown Hoyas. She was a very active member of the Mount Zion United Methodist Church, where she sang in the choir and served on the usher board. Her greatest love was spending time with her family.

Mary is survived by her son, William Barnes (Louise) of Lexington Park, MD; six grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her children, Henry Barnes, Richard Barnes, Stanley Barnes and Shirley Birdine; and her brother, Stanley Ball.

Family will receive friends on Saturday, April 4, 2015 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., with a Funeral Service celebrated by Reverend Leroy Boldly at 11:00 a.m., at Mount Zion United Methodist Church, 27108 Mount Zion Church Road, St. Inigoes, MD 20684. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Mount Zion United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 38, St. Inigoes, MD 20684. Arrangements provided by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.