Marlene Faye Joiner Schneller, 74 of California, MD passed away January 4, 2011 at Chesapeake Shores Nursing Center where she had been under the care of Hospice of St. Mary's County.

Born September 30, 1936 in Lincoln, NE she was the daughter of the late Irene Faye Harrow and George W.R. Joiner who along with a son, Pat Schneller preceded her in death.

She is survived by her sons, Christopher Schneller (James) and Michael Schneller, and brother in law and sister in law, Duke and Peg Schneller. She leaves behind many friends, especially Marie and Corrie at Pathways.

A long time resident of St. Mary's County, she moved here from the state of California. She will be remembered by many Leonardtown residents for the bold fashion statement she made while volunteering as a receptionist for the Adult Services Unit of the Department of Social Services. Marlene had fond memories of her years at the convent school in Nebraska and nuns with whom she lived. As a young woman she studied ballet and developed her lifelong love of reading. In recent years, she loved to watch cooking shows and enjoyed going out to eat with friends. A lifelong Catholic, she was a member of the Sodality of her Parish in California, MD.

Family and friends will be received on Friday, January 7, 2011 from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A Memorial Service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Inurnment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.

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