Mary Elouise Snavely, 63, of Hollywood, MD, passed away Monday, June 15, 2009, at her residence.

Born at home on November 30, 1945, in Hollywood, MD, she was the daughter of the late Richard Levi Dean and Mary Doreatha (Dolly) Newton Dean.

Mary is survived by her husband of 46 years, Jeffery J. Snavely of Hollywood, son Jeffery K. Snavely and his wife Barbara of Hollywood, son Michael T. Snavely and his wife Josephine of Hollywood, sister Susan Nevala and her husband Richard of Hollywood, sister Lynn Lumpkins and her husband Earl of Leonardtown, three grandchildren Candace, John, and Richard, and three great-grandchildren Emma, Nickolas, and Kaydence.

In addition to her parents, Mary is predeceased by her brother Francis L. (Teddy) Dean, and sister Doris M. Dean Knight.
Mary worked for the St. Mary's County Health Department, Environmental Health Division where she retired in July 2008 after 23 years of dedicated service. She enjoyed all the people she met and worked with, especially, Pat, Linda, and Nancy.
On November 14, 2004, Mary and Jeff opened the doors of Amish Heirloom Furniture, where she served as CEO. She enjoyed the business and all the friends she made throughout the years.

Mary was a loving wife, caring mother, doting grandmother, Aunt Mary Dearest, and a warm friend to many. She loved touring with Jeff on the motorcycle, traveling in the RV, Bowling, and trips to Ohio, but most of all her family. Although her life was short it was full and happy.

Mary battled cancer for several years. Through it all she always had a positive attitude, and always fought hard. Mary would always encourage women to get regular checkups, and was never short with an encouraging word to a fellow survivor or patient. She was an inspiration to us all.

Mary was loved and will be missed by many, but the many were lucky to have her touch their lives.
She always had a kind word. She always had an honest word. She was always Mary.

Family will receive friends for a Hawaiian themed visitation on Friday, June 19, 2009 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD. Family encourages participation by inviting visitors to dress in Hawaiian attire if they so choose. The rosary will be recited by the Knights of Columbus at 6:45 p.m., prayers will be recited at 7:00 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2009 at 11:30 a.m. in St. John's Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD with Father Ray Schmidt officiating. Inurnment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.

Pallbearers will be: Jeffery Snavely, Terry Snavely, John Michael Snavely, Jerry Snavely, John Kuchta, and Tim Brosnihan.

Honorary Pallbearers: Candace Snavely, Alex Brown, Laura Kuchta, Alex Kuchta, Cory Kuchta, Jake Kuchta, Andrew Sabol, Danny Julian, Al Hayes, Andy Serrell, Roy Veach, Richard Nevala, Rebekah Nevala, Rachel Nevala, Emily Nevala, Earl Lumpkins, Jason Lumpkins, Traci Lumpkins and Donald Wathen.

Reception immediately after inurnment at St. John's Church Social Hall, Hollywood, MD.

Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to Hospice of St. Mary's, Inc., P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650 and/or the Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad, Hollywood, MD.

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