Mary Elizabeth “Bibby” Thompson
November 20, 1927 – September 28, 2019
Mary Elizabeth “Bibby” Thompson, 91, of St. Leonard, MD passed away on September 28, 2019 at her residence. Born November 20, 1927 in Hollywood, MD she was the daughter of the late William Lloyd Copsey and Ruth Mae (Wible) Copsey.
Bibby married her husband, the late Richard Finley Thompson on April 17, 1945 in St. John Francis Regis Catholic Church in Hollywood, MD. They moved to Calvert County from St. Mary’s County in 1946. Bibby was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking, and for many years she cooked dinner on the first Sunday of every month for her whole family. She also loved playing cards and Bingo. One of her greatest passions was taking care of babies, and with eleven grandchildren and twenty two great-grandchildren, she had her hands full. Bibby was a member of the Solomons Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad Auxiliary and a charter member of the St. Leonard Fire and Rescue Alarmers. She was a faithful member of St. John Francis Regis Catholic Church in Hollywood, MD, Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Solomons, MD, and St. John Vianney in Prince Frederick, MD.
Bibby is survived by her children, Shirley Weems (Ronnie) of Port Republic, MD, Linda King (Donald) of Prince Frederick, MD, Terry Turner (William) of Owings, MD, and John Thompson (Sherrie) of Lusby, MD; her grandchildren, Sandy Jones, Steve Weems, Dona Hook, James Weems, Wes King, Angela Howard, Richie King, Sam Turner, Tiffany Heamstead, Kaitlyn Thompson and Alex Thompson and twenty two great-grandchildren; and her siblings, John Copsey of Southern Pines, NC, Mary L. Hill of Lusby, MD, Clara Wallace of Hollywood, MD, Joe Copsey of Hollywood, MD and Margaret A. Faunce of Brandywine, MD. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard F. Thompson and her siblings, Lloyd Copsey, Jr., Margaret Mister, Francis Copsey, Dorothy Copsey, Virginia Copsey and Mary A. Pilkerton.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 3, 2019 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Rausch Funeral Home, 20 American Lane, Lusby, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Reverend Peter Daly on Friday, October 4, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 105 Vianney Lane, Prince Frederick, MD. Interment will follow in St. John Francis Regis Catholic Cemetery, 43950 St. John’s Road, Hollywood, MD.
Serving as pallbearers will be Steven Weems, James Weems, Wes King, Richie King, Sam Turner and Alex Thompson.
Memorial contributions may be made to Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678, St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 105 Vianney Lane, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 or St. Leonard Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 101, St. Leonard, MD 20685.
Visitation
&
Services
- Mass of Christian Burial
Friday, October 4, 2019
11:00 am
Interment
- Burial
Contributions
Calvert Hospice
P.O. Box 838
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
410-535-0892
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I am heart broken to read about this dearly little lady. She was a great volunteer and hard worker. Her auxiliary, Calvert County, and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Maryland State Firemen’s Association will truly miss her and the joy she shared. RIP Bibby ,I will miss you.
My deepest condolences of love and sympathy go out to your family. My heart is broken to learn of another family member passing away. Although I didn’t know my cousin Bibby very well it still hurts.
May you R.I.P.
When God made her he broke the mold. She was a sweet lady. I had the honor of volunteering with her for 22 yrs.
She always looked on the bright side of life & always made you laugh. My deepest sympathy to her children, who were the
love of her life. Her grandchildren , sister Mary and the rest of the extended family. She loved you all and Steve you
treated her like a queen. Carry on family, make her proud as I know she is the angel in Heaven looking down.
God Bless
Don and I are so deeply sorry to hear of Bibby’s death. She was an outstanding lady and a very upfront and truthful woman. She loved of all her family and was so very proud of them. We always enjoyed the conversations we had with her. Bibby will always be in our thoughts and our hearts.
Donnie and I are extremely sorry to hear of Miss Bibby’s passing. She was a wonderful lady and I know you will all miss her. She was such a fun loving, friendly person and joy to be around. I always enjoyed our Thursday morning bowling years ago. She was such a good friend to my sister Shirley when she was ill. Please accept our condolences to the entire family. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
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I’m sorry for y’all praying for you and the entire Weems and Thompson Family and this time of sadness
We were honored to meet Bibby and spend time with her during her visits to Arizona. A wonderful, funny and loving woman that we will remember always with love and admiration.
So sorry for your loss, you’re in my prayers
Will miss your lovely face on Friday nights. Its been wonderful knowing you. Rest in peace Mrs. Bibby. God Bless Mary Lou & Mike
OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE ENTIRE FAMILY. SO GLAD WE GOT TO MEET HER AND LEARN TO LOVE HER TOO!
I am heart broken to read about this dearly little lady. She was a great volunteer and hard worker. Her auxiliary, Calvert County, and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Maryland State Firemen’s Association will truly miss her and the joy she shared. RIP Bibby ,I will miss you.
My deepest condolences of love and sympathy go out to your family. My heart is broken to learn of another family member passing away. Although I didn’t know my cousin Bibby very well it still hurts.
May you R.I.P.
My Condolences to the Family and Friends of my Aunt Bibby. She was the nicest lady you ever wanted to meet. I love you and will miss you dearly. Love Beth Ward and Ronnie
always a beautiful smile
My mom and I worked with Bibby as part of the Ladies Auxiliary for St. Leonard. She was always such a sweet person to be around. I’m sure that everyone who knew Bibby will miss her.
When God made her he broke the mold. She was a sweet lady. I had the honor of volunteering with her for 22 yrs.
She always looked on the bright side of life & always made you laugh. My deepest sympathy to her children, who were the
love of her life. Her grandchildren , sister Mary and the rest of the extended family. She loved you all and Steve you
treated her like a queen. Carry on family, make her proud as I know she is the angel in Heaven looking down.
God Bless
Don and I are so deeply sorry to hear of Bibby’s death. She was an outstanding lady and a very upfront and truthful woman. She loved of all her family and was so very proud of them. We always enjoyed the conversations we had with her. Bibby will always be in our thoughts and our hearts.
Shirley,Linda,Terry and John, So sorry for your loss but she is in a much better place and my prayers are with you.
Will not be able to make any of the services.
Bobby and Sissy Garner
Donnie and I are extremely sorry to hear of Miss Bibby’s passing. She was a wonderful lady and I know you will all miss her. She was such a fun loving, friendly person and joy to be around. I always enjoyed our Thursday morning bowling years ago. She was such a good friend to my sister Shirley when she was ill. Please accept our condolences to the entire family. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bibby was a pleasure to be around. She could brighten up a room. She will truly be missed.