Clara Belle Gaskill, 84, of Hollywood, MD passed away on June 23, 2014 at her residence of natural causes. Born on August 23, 1929 in West Virginia she was the daughter of the late James Blaine Pritt and Elizabeth Tiffner Pritt.

Clara was a long time resident of St. Mary's County. She married her beloved husband, Ray Edgar Gaskill, Sr, on January 26, 1952 and was a proud Navy wife. Together they celebrated 55 years of marriage before his passing in March 2007.

She had a flair for entertaining and decorating. She enjoyed painting, decorating and crafting. She was an excellent cook and homemaker. However, her greatest love was for her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Clara is survived by her children, Debbie Patridge (Danny) of Corpus Christi, TX and Ray E Gaskill, Jr of Hollywood, MD; her sister, Adalay Popp (Willie) of Uniontown, PA; her grandchildren, Ray E Gaskill, III (Bobby Jo), Randy Gaskill (Amber), and Connor Ryan; and her great grandchildren, Keith Gaskill, Mackenzie Gaskill, Addison Gaskill, Savannah Gaskill, Andrew Fowler and Blaine Gaskill.

In addition to her parents and her husband, she is also preceded in death by her siblings, Virginia Krizner, Charles Pritt, Noah James Pritt, Meredith Sutphen, Evelena Pritt, and Mary Rae Gaster.

A Graveside Service will be held at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.