Mary Dowell Herring
September 23, 1958 – February 28, 2024
Mary Dowell Herring, 65, of Prince Frederick, MD passed away on February 28th, 2024. She was born in Calvert County on September 23rd, 1958 to James Leroy Dowell and Margaret Stevens Dowell of Sunderland, MD.
Mary was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved animals, the outdoors, attending sports games to support her family, and music. She was introverted by nature and typically content to be in the background, but loved to see others smile. Later in life she aspired to start a petting zoo, and really helped bring her family farm to life through her passion for animals.
Mary is survived by her sister, Dr. Margaret Lee Dowell, brother, James Leroy Dowell, Jr. and wife Jennifer, husband Warren Mark Herring, daughter Dawn Herring Shilkoski and husband John, daughter Dr. Molly Margaret Herring, son Warren Mark Herring, Jr., granddaughter Tara Lynne Herring, and grandson John Warren Shilkoski. She was preceded in death by her loving parents, James Leroy Dowell and Margaret Stevens Dowell.
Visitation
Friday, March 8, 2024
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Services
- Funeral Service
Saturday, March 9, 2024
11:00 AM
Contributions
Condolences
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2 Mar 2024
5:59pm
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Herring family. Our Deepest sympathies. John & Dee Shilkoski, we will keep and eye on Dawn.
City
Bronx
State
New York
2 Mar 2024
9:21pm
Sorry for your loss praying for all
City
Dover
State
Pennsylvania
2 Mar 2024
9:42pm
I’m so sorry Margaret to hear about the death of your sister Mary. I remember meeting your family at the death of your father – Harriet and I went to see you then. You have a lovely family and I felt privileged to see them and see you all together. Lovely. Please know that I’m thinking of you and holding you and your family in my heart.
Tina Lund
City
Frederick
State
Maryland
3 Mar 2024
5:30am
Rest easy, Mary. I’m so sorry for the loss your family is feeling. You touched so many lives. When I think of you, I think of a shy young girl in high school, who loved basketball and animals. Love and prayers for your sweet soul, and for your family.
City
Burke
State
Virginia
3 Mar 2024
10:11am
Warren,
I was very sorry to hear of your wife’s passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Scott Smith
Peach Bottom I&C
City
Lancaster
State
Pa
3 Mar 2024
3:34pm
Our sincere condolences. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. With much love, Chris & Marc Zingarini
City
Philadelphia
State
Pa
3 Mar 2024
8:09pm
I’m so sorry Margaret to hear of the passing of your sister Mary .You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers dear.
City
Glen Burnie
State
Maryland
3 Mar 2024
10:46pm
So sorry to hear of Mary’s passing. May memories flood your hearts and comfort you. May you feel her love when you look at each other who she loved in her quiet and deep way.
City
Mount Rainier
State
MD
5 Mar 2024
3:30am
I am deeply sorry Dawn to hear about the passing of your Mom. The loss of a parent leaves a void that words cannot fill. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. May her memory bring you peace.
City
Vejle
State
Vejle
5 Mar 2024
7:41am
Warren, so sorry to hear of your wife’s passing. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Jim English- Peach Bottom
City
York
State
PA
5 Mar 2024
9:04am
So Sad to hear about your loss.
May her sole rest in peace, and God bless you and family with peace and patience to bear this loss.
City
Center Valley
State
Pennsylvania
5 Mar 2024
11:59am
We are so very sorry and sad to hear of Mary’s passing. May all the fond and loving memories of Mary keep her always close in your hearts. We cherish so many memories of our youth together, and pray for God’s peace for all her loved ones.
With love and prayers,
Deb and Steve Watson
City
Dunkirk
State
MD
5 Mar 2024
8:04pm
Warren,
We are so sorry to hear about your wife’s passing. Sending our deepest condolences your way ❤️
City
La Plata
State
MD
10 Mar 2024
3:43pm
I would like to send my deepest condolences to the family. My uncle, Bourne Howes, was treated like a brother by Mary’s father, and I have known the family since childhood. I will make sure to tell my mother. I am so sorry.
City
Gettysburg
State
PA
12 Mar 2024
9:12am
Praise the Lord Warren and family,
On behalf of the Cook family we send our condolences for your loss. We are praying God comfort and strength you to endure all the day ahead. God is greatest comforter we can have in the time of sorrow.
We are here if you need us. Just a phone call ahead. Continue to hold to God’s unchanging hand. Philippians 4:13
“I can do all this through him who gives me strength. ”
Mr.Cook and Family
City
Sunderland
State
Maryland
Sort Comments
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Herring family. Our Deepest sympathies. John & Dee Shilkoski, we will keep and eye on Dawn.
Sorry for your loss praying for all
I’m so sorry Margaret to hear about the death of your sister Mary. I remember meeting your family at the death of your father – Harriet and I went to see you then. You have a lovely family and I felt privileged to see them and see you all together. Lovely. Please know that I’m thinking of you and holding you and your family in my heart.
Tina Lund
Rest easy, Mary. I’m so sorry for the loss your family is feeling. You touched so many lives. When I think of you, I think of a shy young girl in high school, who loved basketball and animals. Love and prayers for your sweet soul, and for your family.
Warren,
I was very sorry to hear of your wife’s passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Scott Smith
Peach Bottom I&C
Our sincere condolences. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. With much love, Chris & Marc Zingarini
I’m so sorry Margaret to hear of the passing of your sister Mary .You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers dear.
So sorry to hear of Mary’s passing. May memories flood your hearts and comfort you. May you feel her love when you look at each other who she loved in her quiet and deep way.
I am deeply sorry Dawn to hear about the passing of your Mom. The loss of a parent leaves a void that words cannot fill. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. May her memory bring you peace.
Warren, so sorry to hear of your wife’s passing. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Jim English- Peach Bottom
So Sad to hear about your loss.
May her sole rest in peace, and God bless you and family with peace and patience to bear this loss.
We are so very sorry and sad to hear of Mary’s passing. May all the fond and loving memories of Mary keep her always close in your hearts. We cherish so many memories of our youth together, and pray for God’s peace for all her loved ones.
With love and prayers,
Deb and Steve Watson
Warren,
We are so sorry to hear about your wife’s passing. Sending our deepest condolences your way ❤️
I would like to send my deepest condolences to the family. My uncle, Bourne Howes, was treated like a brother by Mary’s father, and I have known the family since childhood. I will make sure to tell my mother. I am so sorry.
Praise the Lord Warren and family,
On behalf of the Cook family we send our condolences for your loss. We are praying God comfort and strength you to endure all the day ahead. God is greatest comforter we can have in the time of sorrow.
We are here if you need us. Just a phone call ahead. Continue to hold to God’s unchanging hand. Philippians 4:13
“I can do all this through him who gives me strength. ”
Mr.Cook and Family