JoEllen Moore, 68, of Lexington Park, MD died February 21, 2007 in St. Mary's Hospital, Leonardtown, MD.

Born July 9, 1938 in Gardiner, ME, she was the daughter of the late Hobart and Katherine Dick Chase.

JoEllen moved to St. Mary's County in 1970 and spent her career caring for those with disabilities at St. Mary's ARC and the Center for Life Enrichment; eventually retiring from the Calvert County Office on Aging. She was also a foster care giver for numerous people throughout her life to include a very special person, Linda Wathen, who had lived with her for the last 10 years and was like a member of her family.

JoEllen was a lover of the outdoors; especially the ocean. She loved her seafood, going to shows and spending time with her family and friends. She was a member of the Red Hat Society and a member of the Board for the Center for Independent Living. She will truly be missed by all, especially by her family and friends.

She is survived by her daughters, Maggie Hayden-Stone of Hollywood, MD and Susan Machnicki of Lexington Park, MD, grandchildren, Tania Dawson, Jennifer Cross, Brian Hayden, Brittany Machnicki, and Caitlin Machnicki, great- grandchildren, Justin Harding and Lake Dawson, dear friend, Elizabeth Morris, and loving pet, friend and companion, Gi Gi. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Laurie Moore and her grandson, Shawn Hayden.

The family received friends on Monday, February 26, 2007 from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. in St. Mary's County Church of Christ, California, MD, where the Funeral Service was conducted at 11:00 a.m. Minister LeRoy Finto conducted the service. Interment followed in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650.