Gladys Louise Johnson, 78, of Hollywood, MD died December 17, 2006 in St. Mary's Hospital. Born October 8, 1928 in Dynard, Md., she was the daughter of the late William Dudley and Mary Elsie Knott Lacey.

She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Norman Johnson whom she married on September 17, 1947 in Holy Angels Catholic Church.

She is survived by her daughters: Yvonne Bennett and Linda Greer both of Hollywood, MD; siblings: Mildred Vallandingham of Helen, MD, Betty Jean Cusic of Mechanicsville, MD and Joseph Lacey of Hollywood, MD; 7 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her siblings: James Lacey, Margaret Lacey, Lucille MaGill, Teresa Lacey, Francis Lacey, Aloysius Lacey, Grace Smythers and Paul Lacey.

Mrs. Johnson was a life long St. Mary's County resident where she attended Margaret Brent High School. She worked as a cashier for McKay's Foodland for 22 years. She enjoyed crocheting, bird watching from her window, visits from her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 20, 2006 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, where Prayers will be said at 6:00 PM.

A Mass of Christina Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, December 21, 2006 at 10:00 AM in St. John's Catholic Church with Fr. Raymond Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Terry Howard, David Wathen, Brian Woodburn, John Miedzinski, Kevin Miedzinski, Darrell Green and Lorezeno Butler.

Contributions may be made to: St. John's Building Fund, 43927 St. John's Road, Hollywood, MD 20636 and/or Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 79, Hollywood, MD 20636.

Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.

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