Florence Townsend 88, of Morganza, MD, died July 29, 2010 at her home. Born October 21, 1921 in Carter County, TN, she was the daughter of the late Daniel Ingram and Kate Cornett.

She was the loving wife of the late Jake Townsend whom preceded her in death on September 20, 1977.

Florence is survived by her children Brenda Wathen of Chaptico, MD, Eddie Ingram, of Hampton, TN, Tamsey Herbert (Albert) of Morganza, MD, Shirley Herbert (Louis) of Mechanicsville. She is also survived by her siblings Maryann Whitehead of Roan Mtn., TN, Nannie Stevens of Elizabethon, TN, Judy Lunchford of Hampton, TN, Lena Hill, Charlie Inrgam and Roby Ingram all of Roan Mtn., TN as well as several nieces and nephews, 3 half sisters, 2 half brothers, 16 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.

Florence has lived in St. Mary's County for 47 years. She was a homemaker she loved cleaning, spending time with her grandchildren and reading the bible.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 4, 2010 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be said at 7:00 PM. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, August 5, 2010 at 10:00 AM in Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD with Pastor Daniel Moore officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be Albert Herbert, Jr., Tommy Herbert, Louis Herbert, Jr., Bobby Herbert, Wilmer Wathen, Jr., and Danny Wathen. Honorary pallbearers are Jay Smith, Brian Mattingly, Philip Oliver, Paul Herbert and all of her great grandsons.

Memorial contributions in memory of Florence may be made to Hospice of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

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