Mary Frances Harrison
September 26, 1939 – October 7, 2023
Mary Frances Harrison passed away peacefully at home on 10/7/2023. She was born at home in Barstow, MD on 9/26/1939 to John Albert and Thelma Annie (Hutchins) Zentgraft. She grew up on the family farm attending public school and graduated from Calvert High School in 1957. Mary worked as a secretary for the Navy Department upon graduating. She married the love of her life, Thomas W. Harrison, on 11/5/1960. She left her job upon the birth of her first son, John E. Harrison, on 11/7/1961. She remained at home to raise her children, in which Sharon D. Harrison was born on 6/3/1964 and T. Bryan Harrison was born on 8/21/1967.
From the late 1960’s through late 1980’s, Mary supported her husband with the Bowen’s Baseball Little League Team. She was the league Player Agent during the 1970s through early 1980s. She also ran the concession stand for all the home games and often shuttling players in the family wagon to and from practices and games.
Mary loved family camping vacations up and down the east coast to beach destinations and attending the games of the variety of sports, concerts, and plays in which her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren participated. Upon her husband’s retirement in 1995, Mary’s summers included crabbing on the Patuxent River with him. She was known as Captain Mary as she drove the boat for harvesting crabs. Mary took much joy in hosting the extended family for a crab feast with homemade ice cream.
Mary is predeceased by her parents, John Albert and Thelma Annie (Hutchins) Zentgraft, her sisters, Anne Cox and Ellen Williams, and her brother, William Zentgraft. She is survived by her husband, Thomas Harrison, children: John Harrison (Bonnie), Sharon Harrison, Bryan Harrison (Carol); 6 grandchildren: Sarah (Nick) Williams, Samantha (Kyle) Pennini, Shelby (Lucas) Capobianco-Hogan, Emily Harrison, Rachel Harrison, and Daniel Harrison; and 6 Great Grandchildren: Brayden, Beckham, and Brynlee Williams and Caroline, Easton, and Leo Pennini. Lastly, she is greatly missed by her dogs, Coco and Lucy.
Services
Thursday, October 12, 2023
11:00 AM
Condolences
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9 Oct 2023
5:07pm
Mr. Harrison and kids,
Please accept my condolences. Mary Francis always had a smile on her face. In reading her obituary I remembered her involvement in the Little League. I recalled Grandmom Mister working with y’all in that organization. Sharon: I enjoyed our talks about your wonderful parents when we were at Calvert Cliffs. At this time draw on your Faith, friends and family. Praying for strength and comfort during this time.
Sending much love.
City
Montross
State
VA
9 Oct 2023
5:36pm
So sorry for your family’s loss. Our heartfelt sympathy and prayers go out to all of you. Mary Frances was such a dear, dear cousin. We will all carry very fond memories of her in our hearts.
City
Lewisburg
State
West Virginia
10 Oct 2023
11:35am
Thinking of you and all the family at this sad time. I hope you will gain some peace knowing that she is now in God’s loving hands. Sincerely, Gregg Hutchins (and Wayne Hutchins)
City
Prince Frederick
State
MD
10 Oct 2023
11:41am
My condolences to the Harrison family. My son played baseball for Mr Harrison in the 70/80’s and they are a first class family. I know Ms Mary will be greatly missed.
City
Viera
State
FL
10 Oct 2023
1:52pm
Sharon and family,
I’m so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. I know what a tight knit family you and your parents, and your siblings are. I pray the Lord will bring you comfort and strength in the days and weeks to come. You were blessed to have such a wonderful mom,
Love, Jeanine
City
Spring Hill
State
Tennessee
11 Oct 2023
8:14pm
Our sincere condolences to the Harrison Family. Mary is resting gently now in our Lords arms. Praying for acceptance and peace during this difficult time.
Joanie & Joe Rosati
City
Lusby
State
MD
12 Oct 2023
11:20am
Our heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the entire Harrison family. Always thought of Tom and Mary Frances as two peas in a pod. Always helping each other whether it was baseball, crabbing or around the house. She had a beautiful smile.
Her love will forever be a part of all of you. May she rest in peace.
City
St Leonard
State
MD
Sort Comments
Mr. Harrison and kids,
Please accept my condolences. Mary Francis always had a smile on her face. In reading her obituary I remembered her involvement in the Little League. I recalled Grandmom Mister working with y’all in that organization. Sharon: I enjoyed our talks about your wonderful parents when we were at Calvert Cliffs. At this time draw on your Faith, friends and family. Praying for strength and comfort during this time.
Sending much love.
So sorry for your family’s loss. Our heartfelt sympathy and prayers go out to all of you. Mary Frances was such a dear, dear cousin. We will all carry very fond memories of her in our hearts.
Thinking of you and all the family at this sad time. I hope you will gain some peace knowing that she is now in God’s loving hands. Sincerely, Gregg Hutchins (and Wayne Hutchins)
My condolences to the Harrison family. My son played baseball for Mr Harrison in the 70/80’s and they are a first class family. I know Ms Mary will be greatly missed.
Sharon and family,
I’m so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. I know what a tight knit family you and your parents, and your siblings are. I pray the Lord will bring you comfort and strength in the days and weeks to come. You were blessed to have such a wonderful mom,
Love, Jeanine
Our sincere condolences to the Harrison Family. Mary is resting gently now in our Lords arms. Praying for acceptance and peace during this difficult time.
Joanie & Joe Rosati
Our heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the entire Harrison family. Always thought of Tom and Mary Frances as two peas in a pod. Always helping each other whether it was baseball, crabbing or around the house. She had a beautiful smile.
Her love will forever be a part of all of you. May she rest in peace.