Shirley Mae Pulliam Reece, 67 of Lexington Park, MD died peacefully, June 23, 2012 at her residence. Born December 30, 1944 in La Plata, MD; she was the daughter of the late Harry Pulliam and Katie Wise.

She was a homemaker and devoted almost her entire life to her family. She also had a special love and place in her heart for her grandchildren. She was truly loved and admired by all, she was an extraordinary and one-of-kind person; loved by everyone who was fortunate enough to know her during her natural life. Her endless love and devotion to her family, friends and her faithful companion "Baxter".

It was a great honor to have her as part of our life; words cannot say how much she was loved and how much she will be missed. She was an inspiration to those she touched and there will always be a special place in our hearts for the goodness and kindness that she brought to others, to be forever treasured.

Shirley was preceded in death by her husbands, Robert L. Reece, Sr., and Charles D. Corbin.

Shirley is survived by her six children, Robert, Jr. (Sandy Wathen) of Mechanicsville, MD, Tommy (Betty Lou) of Lexington Park, MD, Tammy Bowen (Stanley Pitcher) of Callaway, MD , Scotty (Beth) of Lexington Park, MD, Lisa Raley (Tom) of Park Hall, MD, and Brian "Scooter" Corbin (Marie) of St. Inigoes, MD, siblings; Betty Kelsey (George) and Lorraine Pulliam, Richard "Dick" Pulliam, (Pat), Alex Pulliam (Pat), Charlie Pulliam, (Sue), Harry Pulliam, Jr., and Paul Pulliam and two special sister-in-laws, Eleanor Pulliam and Helen Reece.

Shirley was preceded in death by her brothers, Chuck and Louis, and one grandson, Preston A. Bowen.

She was blessed with 12 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. One of her greatest and endless love was her family, friends and special companion "Baxter" her pet dog.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 27, 2012 from 5:00PM until 8:00PM with prayers recited at 7:00PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, June 28, 2012 at 10:00AM in the Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Trinity Memorial Gardens, Waldorf, MD. Pallbearers will be: Louis Pulliam, Jr., David Pulliam, Thomas Pulliam, Bart Pulliam, Dickie Pulliam, and Frank Taylor.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association Southern Maryland Division, P.O. Box 1508, Solomons, MD 20688.

Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home.