Born November 9, 1927 in Park Hall, MD, she was the daughter of the late Anna Barnes and William McClain Dorsey. Mary was reared by the late Jesse and Mary Ellen Taylor.
Mary received her education in the St. Mary?s County Catholic Schools. During her lifetime, she worked as a self-employed domestic engineer.
Accepting Christ at an early age, Mary was a life-long member at Zion United Methodist Church in Lexington Park, MD. She was the President of the Usher Board until her health failed. She always greeted you with a smile and warm welcome. Mary also served as a Communion Steward and a member of the kitchen committee.
?Little Mary? as she was affectionately called, enjoyed cooking, baking cakes, rice pudding and making homemade root beer. She was always active in the welfare of the community.
Mary leaves to cherish her beloved memories a devoted son, William Charles Fenwick, a loving daughter-in-law, Sherri, one grandson, Wm. LeVar, all of Park Hall, MD and goddaughter, Shell Jackson. Mary also leaves a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 11, 2007 from 10-11:00 a.m. at Zion United Methodist Church, Lexington Park, MD, where a Funeral Service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Reverend Dr. Brian W. Jackson will conduct the service. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.
Serving as pallbearers will be Melvin Fenwick, Arthur Martin, Morris Fenwick, Andre Shubrooks, Tony Hatton, and James Taylor. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Norman Bailey, John Taylor, Richard Sims, and Thomas B. Waters.
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A. in Leonardtown, MD.
