Madelyn Carrie “Kitty” Hoffman
April 20, 1931- March 19, 2021
Madelyn Carrie “Kitty” Hoffman, 89, of Huntingtown, died March 19, 2021 at her home. She was born April 20, 1931 in Frederick County, MD to Joshua A. L. and Carrie R. (Eaton) Rice. Kitty was the wife of the late Rev. John O. Hoffman, who was a United Methodist minister. They lived in Strong, ME for five years while John was getting his degree in Theological Seminary in Boston, MA, and he was later appointed to several churches in Maryland. Kitty attended Frederick High School and graduated in 1950. She was employed at the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company in Frederick for ten years, and for two years in Bethesda. When she and John moved back to Calvert County, she was employed as a school secretary for twenty years in several local schools. Kitty enjoyed participating in the women’s ministries at Huntingtown and Emmanuel United Methodist Churches, Bible study, quilting, and gardening. She is survived by her son Kevin Hoffman of Cambridge, granddaughters Jennifer Hoffman of Salisbury, and Rachel Hoffman of Huntingtown, and a brother Lawrence D. Rice of Lewistown, MD. She was preceded in death by her husband Rev. John O. Hoffman, sons John William Hoffman and John Thomas Hoffman, her parents, and sisters Mildred Davis and Elma Johnson.
Services for Kitty will be livestreamed on the Rausch Funeral Home Facebook page beinning five miniutes prior to her services at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday March 23, 2021.
Services
- Funeral Service
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
11:00 A.M.
Interment
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
2:00 P.M.
Contributions
Calvert Hospice
P.O. Box 838
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
410-535-0892
American Cancer Society
405 Williams Court, Suite 120
Baltimore, MD 21220
800-227-2345
Condolences
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20 Mar 2021
9:19pm
Jenny so sorry to learn of grandma’s death. She lived a long adventureous (according to standards of the day) life. One just can’t be sad when a loved one lives as long as grandma did then goes to that eternal sleep. She was an imposing figure in yours and Rachael’s life growing up and you were there to care for her when she became sick. Take care of yourself. Judy
City
Indian land
State
South Carolina
21 Mar 2021
8:50am
My husband Gordon and I are so sorry for the loss of Kitty. She was always one of the kindest people that I have ever met.
We are also sorry for her loss to all that knew her. She made a welcome difference on this earth.
Martha Sheridan ( Martha Fisher)
City
KILMARNOCK
State
VA
21 Mar 2021
10:53am
A life well lived as humanitarian, clergyman’s wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many. Rest in peace, Kitty.
City
Cooling Springs Farm
State
Maryland
21 Mar 2021
8:00pm
A fond memory…Aunt Kitty and Uncle Johnny would stop off at our home in Connecticut several time a year . We were 1/2 way between Maryland and his Schooling in Maine. I can vividly remember his Sermons on our Pulpit ..And Aunt Kitty singing in our Choir.. Another fond memory is when Aunt Kitty would stop by Carol’s office and drop off some scrapple and sausage from Frederick for us, and of course Apple Butter. Rest in Peace Aunt Kitty…Love Richard and Carol Penfield
City
CHESAPEAKE BEACH
State
Select
22 Mar 2021
12:54pm
As I have been thinking about Kitty in these past two days, the adjective that keeps emerging is “goodness.” Her goodness, beauty and gentle yet strong presence will be missed by all of us. My first memories of Kitty are from my two-week summer stay at the George and Ethel Hoffman farm in 1956 or 1957. My father thought it would be good for me to work hard on the dairy farm of our relatives and to enjoy that wonderful family life in the heat of the summer. I stayed with Johnny and Kitty and rose every morning before sunrise, before the rooster crowed… to the smell of home-cooked bacon and eggs and coffee. Then down to the dairy barn where 40 or more cows were milked. Morning clean-up chores and field work were followed by an incredible noon supper, the big meal of the day. I have strong memories of watching beautiful Kitty speed away to work in their black Chevy two-door sedan. She was a pillar of support to John’s dreams of entering the ministry. Those are my earliest memories, but there are plenty more that I hope to write about eventually. Kitty was beloved in our family and shall remain so. Surely GOODNESS and mercy has been among us all these years. Rest in peace, dear Kitty.
City
Westminster
State
MD
23 Mar 2021
10:29am
Miss Kitty was a wonderful surrogate grandparent for our two daughters. Her drop-by visits left a bright spot in the day. I will always remember her as kind and gentle whenever in her presence. We were blessed by her graciousness and privileged to know her so long.
City
Huntingtown
State
Maryland
23 Mar 2021
1:33pm
I adored Kitty. Her presence always brought sunshine to me and others on any occasion. Kitty always showed interest and empathy towards any plight, big or small that one was going through at the time. I have many wonderful memories of the visits we shared with her and John over the years….Frederick, Bethesda, Kenwood Beach, and more. Oh the crab feasts at their cottage! Kitty was what I would call a Divine Mother. She was kind, compassionate and strong! How deeply she did love and empower her children and grandchildren! May her radiant heart be felt forever more with each of you! Miss Kitty wouldn’t have it any other way!!
City
Sarasota
State
FL
31 Mar 2021
6:57pm
Very sorry for the loss
Mrs Hoffman was my neighbor in the 70s80s
She was always very kind
Last time I saw her 10 years or so ago she asked me if I remembered her
Of course I did
City
Oceanside
State
CA
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Jenny so sorry to learn of grandma’s death. She lived a long adventureous (according to standards of the day) life. One just can’t be sad when a loved one lives as long as grandma did then goes to that eternal sleep. She was an imposing figure in yours and Rachael’s life growing up and you were there to care for her when she became sick. Take care of yourself. Judy
My husband Gordon and I are so sorry for the loss of Kitty. She was always one of the kindest people that I have ever met.
We are also sorry for her loss to all that knew her. She made a welcome difference on this earth.
Martha Sheridan ( Martha Fisher)
A life well lived as humanitarian, clergyman’s wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many. Rest in peace, Kitty.
A fond memory…Aunt Kitty and Uncle Johnny would stop off at our home in Connecticut several time a year . We were 1/2 way between Maryland and his Schooling in Maine. I can vividly remember his Sermons on our Pulpit ..And Aunt Kitty singing in our Choir.. Another fond memory is when Aunt Kitty would stop by Carol’s office and drop off some scrapple and sausage from Frederick for us, and of course Apple Butter. Rest in Peace Aunt Kitty…Love Richard and Carol Penfield
As I have been thinking about Kitty in these past two days, the adjective that keeps emerging is “goodness.” Her goodness, beauty and gentle yet strong presence will be missed by all of us. My first memories of Kitty are from my two-week summer stay at the George and Ethel Hoffman farm in 1956 or 1957. My father thought it would be good for me to work hard on the dairy farm of our relatives and to enjoy that wonderful family life in the heat of the summer. I stayed with Johnny and Kitty and rose every morning before sunrise, before the rooster crowed… to the smell of home-cooked bacon and eggs and coffee. Then down to the dairy barn where 40 or more cows were milked. Morning clean-up chores and field work were followed by an incredible noon supper, the big meal of the day. I have strong memories of watching beautiful Kitty speed away to work in their black Chevy two-door sedan. She was a pillar of support to John’s dreams of entering the ministry. Those are my earliest memories, but there are plenty more that I hope to write about eventually. Kitty was beloved in our family and shall remain so. Surely GOODNESS and mercy has been among us all these years. Rest in peace, dear Kitty.
Miss Kitty was a wonderful surrogate grandparent for our two daughters. Her drop-by visits left a bright spot in the day. I will always remember her as kind and gentle whenever in her presence. We were blessed by her graciousness and privileged to know her so long.
I adored Kitty. Her presence always brought sunshine to me and others on any occasion. Kitty always showed interest and empathy towards any plight, big or small that one was going through at the time. I have many wonderful memories of the visits we shared with her and John over the years….Frederick, Bethesda, Kenwood Beach, and more. Oh the crab feasts at their cottage! Kitty was what I would call a Divine Mother. She was kind, compassionate and strong! How deeply she did love and empower her children and grandchildren! May her radiant heart be felt forever more with each of you! Miss Kitty wouldn’t have it any other way!!
Very sorry for the loss
Mrs Hoffman was my neighbor in the 70s80s
She was always very kind
Last time I saw her 10 years or so ago she asked me if I remembered her
Of course I did