Mary Ann Bassford, 75, of Hollywood, MD, died April 17, 2011 in Hollywood, MD. Born December 8, 1935 in Leonardtown, MD, she was the daughter of the late Charles Alfred and Dorothy Edith Chance Jarboe.

She was the loving wife of the late William Francis Bassford, Jr. whom she married in St. John's Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD and he preceded her in death on February 6, 2006.

Mrs. Bassford is survived by her children; William F. Bassford, III (Brenda) and Michael A. Bassford both of Hollywood, MD, Connie M. Beasley (Jim) of Mechanicsville, MD, daughter-in-law Brenda Bassford, nine grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister and best friend Shirley Elliott (Shelton) and sister-in-law Mary Lou Bassford both of Hollywood, MD as well as her special friends Laverne Huggins and Cecelia Guy.

Mrs. Bassford was preceded in death by her children; Charles C. Bassford, Ronald T. Bassford and Catherine J. Bassford.

Mrs. Bassford was a lifelong resident of St. Mary's County and attended Great Mills High School. She was a Public School Bus Driver for special needs children for many years, working for the Bell Family contracted by St. Mary's County Public School. Mrs. Bassford enjoyed traveling, yard sales and cooking.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where Deacon Lou Koeniger will recite prayers at 7:00 PM. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, April 21, 2011 at 11:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD with Fr. Raymond Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in St. John's Catholic Church Cemetery, Hollywood, MD. Pallbearers will be Larry Bassford, Charlie Bassford, Jr., Michael Bassford, Jr., Ryan Beasley, Josh Bohbot and David Dixon. Honorary Pallbearers will be Amanda Bassford, Annie Bassford, Ruby Bassford, Katie Bassford, Chelsea Bassford, Pam Dunham and Jescie Bohbot.

Contributions in memory of Mrs. Bassford may be made to Hospice of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650 and/or St. John's Building Fund, 43950 St. John's Road, Hollywood, MD 20636.

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