Ella Marie Raley, 43, of Dameron, MD died May 10, 2008 at her residence. Born March 29, 1965 she was the daughter of Sara Muffley of NC and the late Ronald O. Weeks.

She was the loving wife of Leo S. Raley.

She is survived by her children: Ashley Blankenship, Samantha Blankenship, Robbie Lawson and Kenny Lawson; step children: Kimberly Murray and Robert Raley; siblings: Margie Weeks and Bucky Weeks and 2 grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by her brother Ronnie Weeks. Marie graduated from Surratsville High School Class of 1983. She was not a lifelong resident of St. Mary's County, however she was always in the area. She loved playing with her grandchildren, listening to Motown, reading and visiting the mountains.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, May 15, 2008 from 9:00 – 10:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, where a funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM with Pastor Floyd Shelton officiating. Interment will be Private.

Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home.