Shirley Ann Thomas, 80, of Colton's Point, MD formerly of Hyattsville, MD., died on February 5, 2012 in Lexington Park, MD. Born on September 10, 1931, she was the daughter of Lawrence and Florence McGrath.

Shirley is survived by her children; Sharon Wertz (Tom) of Riverdale, MD., Karen Fox (Jim) of Anthony, FL., James Thomas (LaVonne) of Ft. Meyers, FL., Ronald Thomas (Debbie) of Ellicott City, MD., Neal Thomas of Baltimore, MD., 8 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, and a brother David McGrath of Colton's Point, MD.

She is preceded in death by her siblings; James McGrath, Teresa Rousseau, Charles McGrath, Donald McGrath, Mary Adams, and Raymond McGrath.

She moved from Hyattsville, MD in 1992 to St. Mary's County, and worked in Adult Education Food Service at the University of Maryland for over 20 years retiring in 1992. Shirley loved her trips to Las Vegas, college basketball and football, she was an avid Redskins fan, and loved Capt. Leonard's cream of crab soup.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 10:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home with Pastor James Bell officiating. Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Bushwood, MD. Pallbearers will be; Ronald Thomas, Joe McGrath, Jim Fox, and Lenny Wertz.

Contributions made be made to Hospice of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650 and/or Seventh District Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 7, Avenue, MD 20609.

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