Mary Rose Russell Watson, 70 of Leonardtown, MD, better known as Wookey to family and friends died March 4, 2010 at St. Mary's Hospital after a long and brave fight with cancer surrounded in love by her children, brothers and sisters. Born January 16, 1940 in Callaway, MD she was the daughter of the late Charles and Myrtle Russell.

Mary was a lifelong resident of St. Mary's County and worked in various restaurants in and around the county as both cook and waitress. She was an excellent waitress and a dedicated and hard working employee. Wookey will be remembered for her witty comments and remarks which would make you laugh whether you wanted to or not. She will also be remembered for her pleasant personality and friendliness.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Michael Wayne Watson and brother Charles Benedict Russell (Bucky).

She is survived by her ex-husband and father of her children, Ralph Watson of Piney Point MD, Daughters: Sueanne Borroughs of Piney Point MD, Kathy Lee Watson of Silver Springs MD, Tammy Marie Watson of Leonardtown MD, Bonnie Lynn Loy of Leonardtown MD and sons: Danny Ralph Watson of Rehoboth Beach DE, and Jimmy Allen Watson of Piney Point MD.

Surviving also are brothers and sisters, John Henry Russell of Spokane Washington, Elizabeth Anne (Sis) Smith of Piney Point MD, Joseph Leroy Russell of Avenue MD, James Theodore (Teddy) Russell of Bushwood MD, Margaret Cecilia (Susie) Creighton of Holland MI, Mary Lorraine (Rainey) Voellinger of Leonardtown MD, Charlotte Anne (Doll) Ekster of Holland MI, Francis Patrick (Pat) Russell of Hollywood MD and Rita Ann Pegg of Hollywood MD. She is also survived by nine Grandchildren and eight Great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends on Monday, March 8th, 2010 from 5:00PM-8:00PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel, where prayers will be said at 6:30PM. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 at 10:00AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel, Leonardtown, MD with Fr. Larry Young officiating.

Pallbearers will be Richie Loy, Kevin Loy, Bruce Burroughs, Cubby Russell, Brian Russell and Stanley Watson. Honorary Pallbearer: Jordan Mirfield. Contributions may be made to the Second District Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 1, Valley Lee, MD 20692.

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