Barbara Lynn "Sr. Barb" Bennings, 63, of Mechanicsville, MD and formerly of Riverdale, MD passed away on November 10, 2010 at her residence. Born on June 22, 1947 in Hyattsville, MD, she was the daughter of the late Burnell and Lorraine Chase Bennings.

Ms. Bennings is survived by her sister Burnell B. Bennings of Mechanicsville, MD and her brother John Bennings of Carlsbad, CA. She is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

Ms. Bennings was preceded in death by her sister June Marie "Judy" Bennings.

Ms. Bennings graduated in 1965 from Elizabeth Seton High School in Bladensburg, MD. She continued her education at St. Joseph's College, Emmitsburg, MD, George Washington University, Washington, D.C. and Bowie State College, Bowie, MD. Ms. Bennings moved to St. Mary's County in 2001 from Falls Church, VA and was a Teacher for The Order of the Daughters of Charity. She retired in 2007 from the Fairfax County office of children. Ms. Bennings was studying to become a master gardener and was an avid photographer. She loved animals, especially her husky "Mr. Blue." She also enjoyed baking and was the best gift wrapper.

The Family will receive friends on Sunday, November 14, 2010 from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD with prayers being recited at 3:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, November 15, 2010 at 10:00 AM in St. John's Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD with Fr. Raymond Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Suitland, MD.

Contributions in memory of Barbara Lynn "Sr. Barb" Bennings may be made to The Order of the Daughters of Charity, 333 South Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg, MD 21727.

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