Christine "Chrissy" Simms Gardiner, 43 of Drayden, MD passed away on January 24, 2014 at St. Mary's Hospital. Born on November 21, 1970, in Leonardtown, MD, she was the loving daughter of John J. Simms, III, and Sheila Ann Simms both of Drayden, MD.

Christine was the loving wife of Douglas T. Gardiner, III, whom she married on February 13, 1993 in Valley Lee, MD.

Christine is survived by her children; Sarah K and Allison M. Gardiner both of Drayden, MD, and brother John J. "Jack" Simms, IV of Forrest Hill, MD. Christine is survived by her Nieces and Nephews; Abigail I. Simms and Victoria A. Simms both of Forrest Hill, MD, Tyler J. Gardiner, Brooke E. Gardiner and Shelby N. Gardiner all of Salisbury, MD, Meagan L. Gardiner, and Mallory L. Gardiner both of Connth, TX, Mother in law Nancy R. Gardiner of Ocean City, MD, Sisters in law Susan Gardiner of Connth, TX, Kristen Simms of Forest Hill, MD, Cindy Gardiner of Salisbury, MD, and brother in law James Gardiner of Salisbury, MD.

Christine graduated from St. Mary's Ryken High School in 1988, and graduated from Potomac State College in 1991 with an Associates Arts Degree. She was a lifelong St. Mary's County resident, and was President of Simms Insurance Agency for 23 years.

Christine enjoyed horseback riding, boating, and watching Sarah and Ally play sports.

The family will receive friends on Monday, February 3, 2014 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 Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at 10:00 AM in St. George Catholic Church, Valley Lee, MD with Father Paul Nguyen officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers: Douglass M. Baumann, Tyler Gardiner, James M. Gardiner, Gary Cox, David Esham, and John J. Simms, IV. Honorary Pallbearer; Michael Esham.

Contributions may be made to the Little Flower School 20410 Point Lookout Road Great Mills, MD 20634.

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