Mary Estelle McKenny
May 13, 1919 – March 21, 2021

Mary Estelle McKenny of Lower Marlboro, MD passed away on March 21, 2021. She was born in St. Mary’s County on May 13, 1919 to Valley and Blanche Greenwell of Hollywood, MD. She attended St. John’s Catholic School, Hollywood Elementary and Great Mills High School. She met her husband to be in March of 1937 and they were married October 12, 1938. Mary worked on the family tobacco farm with her husband Hundley. She worked in the fields and tobacco stripping room (which she hated). She also worked as a waitress at the Rod-n-Reel for 22 years. Mary enjoyed crocheting, especially making afghans, and watching Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy.
Mary was preceded by her parents Valley and Blanche Greenwell, husband Hundley McKenny, and her siblings Chester Greenwell, Ignatius Greenwell, James Elmer Greenwell, Evelyn Muzzuco, Margaret Wilson, and Kenneth Greenwell. She is is survived by her children James McKenny (Patti), Maybelle Tippett, Jeanne Norris, and Ron McKenny (Gail). She was preceded in death by three sons in law, Don Ferguson, Bill Norris and Clarence Tippett. She is survived by grandchildren Joey McKenny (Kelly), Bo McKenny (Linda), Tammy McCarroll (Marty), Donny Ferguson (Estelle), Jan Peregoy (Kevin), Shelley Ferguson, and Cody McKenny. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter Rhonda Foster. She is also survived by ten great-grandchildren, eight great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews, and by her sisters Agnes Poe of Valley Lee and Dorothy Sickle of Leonardtown.
Mary loved her family and enjoyed being with them always. Her family would deeply appreciate if expressions of sympathy in her memory be made to Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department or Calvert Hospice.
Visitation
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Services
- Funeral Service
Saturday, March 27, 2021
11:00 A.M.
Contributions
Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department
4030 Old Town Road
PO Box 482
Huntingtown, MD 20639
Calvert Hospice
P.O. Box 838
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
410-535-0892
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Jimmy,Patti,&family, What a wonderful lady she must have been! Loving, kind, compassionate, and all the adjectives that describe a Christian lady with a wonderful family. We are saddened hearing of your loss and pray for God’s love and grace to sustain you all. With heartfelt sympathy, Bruce and Kay Johnson and family
She was a grand lady and told you exactly how it was. She liked going to Cracker Barrel for meat loaf and cleaned her plate. She was always a joy to be with and will certainly be missed by everyone, especially her caring family. Betty Johnson Solomons Md.
So very sorry to learn this. I knew Mary and Hundley through the Order of the Eastern Star – Prince Frederick Chapter #104. Even after all the years (since Prince Frederick Chapter had closed), Mary called me every year around the Christmas holidays after she received my Christmas cards. We had a great time remembering “the good old days” and tried to bring each other up to date on folks we jointly knew. Mary was a wonderful lady and friend, whom I will miss talking with each year.
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Our deepest sympathy to the families. May God comfort you during your time of grief. Blessings
Ms. Mary was a beautiful lady. So glad that I go to meet her and spend time with her and her wonderful family. Prayers to all of her loved ones. Rest In Peace Ms. Mary
I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of Granny (Mary), I always enjoyed her company. I’m sure you all have many memories to share. She sure was an awesome Lady! Prayers for the family!
A great lady with a great family! She was a Warrior!
So sorry for the families loss thoughts and prayers to everyone
So sorry for your loss and we pray for peace and comfort for the family during this difficult time.
Love and prayers for the McKenny family. So sorry for your loss of this great woman. She will surely be missed by our family.
Pat, Sherry, Joan,Skip and Tricia.
Joey and family- Prayers for your family
Our heartfelt sympathy to all of you on your sweet mother’s, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, passing. She was well loved and well cared for by her devoted family. An inspiration to us all.
We are so sorry of hearing of the passing of our beloved Aunt Mary. Our love and prayers for the family.
Our deepest sympathy and condolences – we will continue to keep you in our prayers at your time of need – may God bless you….
Jimmy,Patti,&family, What a wonderful lady she must have been! Loving, kind, compassionate, and all the adjectives that describe a Christian lady with a wonderful family. We are saddened hearing of your loss and pray for God’s love and grace to sustain you all. With heartfelt sympathy, Bruce and Kay Johnson and family
I will always remember her zest for life and love of family. Wishing you all peace and comfort in the days ahead.
She was a grand lady. Thoughts and prayers go out to all of her family.
Jeanne and Maybelle and all of your family.I am so sorry to hear of the loss of dear Mary. I thought she would make 100+.Such a lovely person.Sending hugs and prayers. Love, Joy Morgal
My deepest sympathy to the family of “Miss Mary”. She lived a full life and will be missed by all who knew her.
She was a grand lady and told you exactly how it was. She liked going to Cracker Barrel for meat loaf and cleaned her plate. She was always a joy to be with and will certainly be missed by everyone, especially her caring family. Betty Johnson Solomons Md.
To all of the family I pray for your peace and comfort. She will be missed by many who cared for and loved her. For me she was my “role model”, she could do anything. She is now at peace in God’s Kingdom.
A beautiful lady who crocheted the most beautiful afghans. A life well lived. Rest in peace.
So very sorry to learn this. I knew Mary and Hundley through the Order of the Eastern Star – Prince Frederick Chapter #104. Even after all the years (since Prince Frederick Chapter had closed), Mary called me every year around the Christmas holidays after she received my Christmas cards. We had a great time remembering “the good old days” and tried to bring each other up to date on folks we jointly knew. Mary was a wonderful lady and friend, whom I will miss talking with each year.