Joan Marie Tennyson, 67, of Scotland, MD died July 17, 2008 at St. Mary's Nursing Center, Leonardtown, Maryland

Born October 14, 1940 in Washington, DC she was the daughter of the late Michael and Eleanor Bradburn Balta.

Joan is survived by her husband George P. Tennyson of Scotland whom she married March 24, 1958 in St. Michael's Church; one daughter: Susan Norman of Lexington Park, MD; three sons: James Tennyson of California, MD, Donald Tennyson of Dameron, MD and Russell Tennyson of Scotland, MD; three sisters: Linda Raley of Ridge, MD, Nancy Ridgell and Bonnie Balta both of Denton, MD; one brother: Michael Balta of Tucson, AZ. She is also survived by seven grandchildren. She is predeceased by a son Raymond Tennyson.

Relatives and friends will be received on Sunday, July 20, 2008 from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. in St. Michael's Catholic Church, 16555 Three Notch Road, Ridge, MD with prayers recited at 4:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, July 21, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. in St. Michael's Catholic Church. Monsignor Maurice O'Connell, pastor of the church will be the celebrant.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Ridge Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 456, Ridge, MD 20680 or St. Michael's Catholic Church, P.O. Box 429, Ridge, MD 20680.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.