Mary Frances Norris, 74, of Valley Lee, MD passed away on May 4, 2012 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 24, 1937 in Leonardtown, MD., she was the daughter of the late James Carroll and Gladys Victoria Sheehan.

Mary was the loving wife of Joseph Carroll Norris whom she married on May 7, 1955 in Drayden, MD and who preceded her in death on January 22, 1980. She was also formerly married to Charlie Earl Scott whom preceded her in death.

Mrs. Norris is survived by her children Donna Jean Scott (Johnny) of Chesapeake, VA., James Richard Norris of Hollywood, MD., Robert Michael and Thomas William Norris both of Callaway, MD., 5 grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren. Mary is also survived by her siblings; Hilda Trossbach of Scotland, MD., Carol Johnson of Valley Lee, MD., and James Sheehan of Great Mills, MD.

Mrs. Norris was a lifelong resident of St. Mary's County and was a homemaker. She enjoyed flowers, plants and care giving.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, May 10, 2012 in St. George Catholic Church, Valley Lee, MD with Msgr. Karl Chimiak officiating. Interment will follow in St. Michael's Catholic Cemetery Ridge, MD. Pallbearers will be: Michael Hickman, Timmy Redman, Bill Clarke, Michael Weeks, Bobby Norris, and Pat Redman. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Kyle Moore, Kyle Kidwell, Joey Norris, Marcus Hickman, Tyler Mecure, Kaylynn Moore, and T.J. Redman.

Contributions may be made to St. George Catholic Church P.O. Box 9, Valley Lee, MD 20692, Hospice House of St. Mary's P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, MD 20650 and/or Leonardtown Lions Club P.O. Box 363 Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home.