Mary Corinna Aldridge, 95, of Lexington Park, MD died on September 7, 2015 at the Hospice House of St. Mary's in Callaway, MD. Born August 27, 1920 in Plumtree, NC she is the daughter of the late William Waightstill Avery, Jr. and Carrie Jane Goins.

On April 16, 1938, Corinna married her beloved husband, Lewie McClure Aldridge, in Johnson City, Tennessee. They celebrated 61 wonderful years of marriage together before his passing on July 30, 1999.

Corinna supported a husband and raised four sons who made the families Ford Dealership a success. She faithfully hosted a bible study and luncheon every Tuesday. She had a green thumb and enjoyed working in her beautiful flower gardens. She was the center of many family gatherings, was an excellent cook and her potato salad and Caramel Pound Cake were always anticipated.

After Lewie's passing, she kept busy spending time with family and friends and took up line dancing. She attended Lexington Park Baptist church, and was a member of the Red Hat Society Club, and the Walking Club at Chancellors Run Regional Park. Even though she spent over half her life in Maryland, her true home was the mountains of North Carolina. She always enjoyed trips back home and loved when her family came up here to visit.

Corinna is survived by her children, Gordon Aldridge (Betty) of Ridge, MD; Lewie Aldridge, Jr (Judy) of Lexington Park, MD, Paul Joe Aldridge of Lexington Park, MD, and Van Aldridge of Camarillo, CA; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by her siblings, William Waightstill Avery III, Judge Francis Avery, and Buena Emma Laura Vance; granddaughter, Carrie Angel Aldridge Murray and daughter-in-law, Vicki Lynn Vail Aldridge.

Family will receive friends for Corinna's Life Celebration on Thursday, September 10, 2015 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., with a Service celebrated by Arthur Shepherd at 7:00 p.m., at Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD. On Sunday, September 13, 2015 a Visitation and Funeral will be held from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm at Plumtree Presbyterian Church, 4527 S. US Highway 19e, Plumtree, NC 28664. Interment to follow at Yellow Mountain Cemetery in Plumtree, NC.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice House of St. Mary's, P. O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.