Mary Josephine Johnson, 73, of Lexington Park, MD died on August 4, 2009 in Solomons Nursing Center. She was the loving wife of the late William Richard Johnson, Sr.

She is survived by her children; Joseph A. Johnson of Lexington Park, MD, William R. Johnson, Jr. of Lewisport, KY, Rose Marie Johnson of Hollywood, MD and Debra L. Johnson of California, MD as well as three grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. She is also survived by her siblings, Ann Misamore of FL, Sue Beatty of Virginia Beach, VA and Michael Huntington of Mechanicsville, MD.

A lifelong resident of St. Mary's County, she was a homemaker who enjoyed being with her family and friends, listening to country and blue grass music, playing bingo and arts and crafts.

A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at 11:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel, Leonardtown, MD with Deacon Bill Nickerson officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary's County, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650 and/or Hospice of Calvert County, P.O. Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678.

Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home.