Bernice Joy Dean, 100, of Hollywood, MD, passed away January 21, 2011 at her residence. Born April 6, 1910 in Hollywood, MD, she was the daughter of the late William Gwinn and Mary Blanch Heard Joy.

Mrs. Dean was the loving wife of the late Charles Myers Dean.

She is survived by her son; Dale Dean of Hollywood, MD and her grandchildren; Lee Dean, Chris Dean and Beth Dean all of Hollywood, MD.

Mrs. Dean was preceded in death by her sisters; Helen Joy, Estelle De Noon and Ann Joy.

She was a lifelong resident of St. Mary's County and was the owner and operator of "The Greenery" in Hollywood, MD. Mrs. Dean enjoyed knitting, crocheting, needlepoint and gardening. She belonged to the Happy Hearts & United Methodist Women's Association.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 25, 2011 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be recited at 7:00 PM. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at 10:00 AM in Hollywood United Methodist Church, Hollywood, MD with Rev. Sheldon Reese officiating. Interment will follow in Joy Chapel Cemetery, Hollywood, MD. Pallbearers will be Lee Dean, Chris Dean, Andy Missler, Dale Dean, Beth Dean and Debbie Noble.

Contributions in memory of Bernice Joy Dean can be made to the Hollywood United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 100, Hollywood, MD 20636.

Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home.