Mary Lovenia Friess, 50, of Avenue, MD passed away on August 16, 2016 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on January 8, 1966 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of Mary Jo Kemp of Avenue, MD and the late Deacon William Kemp. Mary was the loving wife of Bradley Friess whom she married on August 9, 1986 in All Saints Episcopal Church Avenue, MD. Mary is survived by her children: Kirsten Friess of Avenue, MD and William Friess of Avenue, MD. Siblings: Terri Wheeler of Clements, MD, Tom Kemp of Loveville, MD, Billy Kemp of Avenue, MD, and Beth Yates of Avenue, MD.

She was a lifelong resident of St. Mary's County, MD and graduated from Chopticon High School in 1985. Mary worked as a Member Service Representative for 11 years at Cedar Point Federal Credit Union Leonardtown, MD. Mary was a member of All Saints Episcopal Church Vestry, she enjoyed; reading, cooking, and spending time with family.

The family will receive friends on Monday, August 22, 2016 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 AM in All Saints Episcopal Church, Avenue, MD with Rev. Harry T. Harper priest in charge, and Rev. Kathleen Price celebrant. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Chris Friess, Billy Kemp, Tom Kemp, B.J. Kemp, Aaron Kemp and Chris Kemp. Contributions may be made to: All Saints Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 8 Avenue, MD 20609 and the Seventh District Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 7, Avenue, MD 20609. Arrangements by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home.