Margaret Payne Hockaday, 85 of Leonardtown, MD passed away November 26, 2010 at the Hospice House of St. Mary's, Callaway, MD.

Born January 27, 1925 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late John Withers English and Agnes Payne English.

Margaret volunteered for numerous organizations including the Society for the Blind, and the public school systems in Washington, DC and Arlington, VA. In addition, she worked with persons with disabilities in Charles County, MD and worked for numerous years for the Retired Senior Volunteer Program in St. Mary's County, MD.

She was the devoted mother of Graham Leonard Hockaday, Ruth Gene Greene, Loucinda Cooper, Peggy Lee Ritter and David Joseph Hockaday, and adoring "Mama" of 14 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by numerous loving nieces and nephews. Margaret was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Graham Hockaday. She proudly devoted her life to caring for her family and enjoyed spending time with them.

Family will receive friends for Margaret's Life Celebration on Sunday, December 5, 2010 from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A Memorial Service will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. Interment will be private.

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

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.