Thelma Lorraine Langley, "Shorty" 77, formerly of Martinsburg, West Virginia passed away on June 7, 2015 at St. Mary's Hospital in Leonardtown, Maryland. She was born on September 20, 1937 in Keyser, West Virginia to Adrian and Mildred Martin. Thelma was preceded in death by her father, Adrian Martin, her mother, Mildred Barton, and sisters, Nancy Lindberg and Mildred Elbon.

On January 26, 1957 Thelma married Eugene F. Langley in Hyattsville, Maryland. She thoroughly enjoyed her role as a homemaker for many, many years. Later in life she became a waitress and was known as "the best waitress in town." Whether she was at Bob's Big Boy's in College Park, Maryland or Shoney's in Martinsburg, West Virginia her section was always filled with her regulars.

Thelma was an excellent cook and enjoyed preparing meals for her family and friends. Over the years she collected numerous porcelain dolls, most were given to her as gifts, and she cherished each and every one of them.

Thelma was a dedicated and loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She is survived by her husband Eugene Langley and her children and spouses; Alvin "Butch" Langley of North Carolina, Patricia (Bob) Miller of Piney Point, Maryland, Tina (Michael) Simms of Lusby, Maryland, Tammy (John) Bell of Beltsville, Maryland, Kelly (Kenny) Anderson of Elkridge, Maryland and Gene (Terri) Langley of Berkley Springs, West Virginia; sixteen grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; a brother Adrian "Buck" Martin of Oakland, Maryland, and sisters Betty Oliver of Prince Frederick, Maryland and Donna "Chick" Perkins of Rawlings, Maryland.

Family will receive friends on Saturday, June 13, 2015 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A Memorial Service will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Joe Orlando officiating. Interment will be private. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.