Mary Virginia McGovern
January 29, 1928 – November 30, 2019
Mary Virginia McGovern, 91, of Huntingtown passed away November 30, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born January 29, 1928 in Baltimore to Howard S. and Gladys M. (Barnes) Hamann. Virginia was raised in Baltimore. She married John “Jack” McGovern on July 13, 1946 and they lived in Forestville for many years before moving to Neeld Estate in Huntingtown. She was a school teacher at Mt. Calvary in Forestville. Virginia was active in the community; she was a member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church and in her spare time she enjoyed baking pound cakes and chocolate chip cookies, crocheting, making blankets, traveling, and drinking margaritas on the rocks with salt.
Virginia was preceded in death by her husband John “Jack” McGovern, sons John M. and Patrick S. McGovern, and son-in-law Frederick Bauer. She is survived by her daughter Kathryn M. Bauer of Huntingtown, daughter-in-law Janice DeMarco McGovern, grandchildren Kevin McGovern and wife Lizz Kilby, Kristyn McGovern Hurley and husband Gavin, Danny Bauer and wife Breanne Bauer, Jack Bauer, and Kiley Bauer and great-grandchildren Luke, Rachel, and Ryan McGovern, Sarah and Garrett Hurley, and Hudson Bauer.
Visitation
Saturday, December 7, 2019
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Services
- Funeral Service
Saturday, December 7, 2019
1:00 PM
Contributions
Calvert Hospice
P.O. Box 838
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
410-535-0892
Condolences
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2 Dec 2019
2:36pm
Virginia opened her home to me and my daughter after Hurricane Isabel left us homeless! I will always remember that time. She had these steep stairs to the second floor and when I commented on their steepness, she said “If a couple of nuns can do it, so can you!” (She used to have them as visitors occasionally.) absolutely a lovely lady with a marvelous sense of humor!!
City
Dunkirk
State
MD
2 Dec 2019
6:48pm
Virginia always put up with me. She gave me cookies.
City
Salisbury
State
Maryland
2 Dec 2019
4:25pm
Kathy & family,
So sorry for your loss. She was a lovely lady & her & my Mom became friends from different functions
they attended.
I know you will miss her but remember the wonderful memories.
She is in God’s arms now.
God Bless
City
Prince Frederick
State
Maryland
3 Dec 2019
5:08am
Grandma V will be missed by our family. She was the “best baker” ever and many were fed her specialty…cookies. She was Grandma to many….
City
Plum Point
State
MD
3 Dec 2019
6:31pm
My Grandaddy Bill Kleinhen walked me down to Virginia McGoverns home for many visits when I was a little girl. We enjoyed afternoons of great conversation, crocheting, and of course sweet treats. She was indeed an grandmother to many! Fond memories. My deepest sympathy to her family and friends.
City
Arlington
State
VA
5 Dec 2019
11:16am
Grandma V always found the time to visit with my parents. It gave us great comfort to know that Virginia would check on my parents and reminisce about the good old days. Virginia was the one of the most giving and caring persons we have ever known. And when the community had a bake sale auction, we would always buy her pound cake, no matter what the price was. We have many fond memories of Virginia spending quality time with Fay and I and our children Our deepest sympathy to her family and friends.
City
laurel
State
MD
5 Dec 2019
11:08pm
Kathy and family,
So sorry to hear of Virginia’s passing. Barbara enjoyed being with her on Wednesday’s when she helped making Linus blankets. I so enjoyed talking with her at church and when I occasionally had lunch with her and the sewing group. She will most certainly be missed and remembered affectionately.
Best regards,
Bob Sprecher
City
Solomons
State
Md
7 Dec 2019
11:08am
Dear Kathy and family,
I have wonderful memories of your Mother and family. My parents were best friends with Virginia and Jack so our families spent a lot of time together when we we young. Once your parents bought the house next door to my grandparents I really got even closer to your mom and remember your grandma being there all the time.
Your mom loved her home and beach family. I’m sure she loved that you lived next to her!
I know how much you all will miss her but she’ll be welcomed to heaven by Jack and children and her best friends again! Love to you and family.
Sorry I’m not traveling right now due to recent surgery.
Love, Sharon Maloney Godlewski
City
Bumpass
State
Virginia
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Virginia opened her home to me and my daughter after Hurricane Isabel left us homeless! I will always remember that time. She had these steep stairs to the second floor and when I commented on their steepness, she said “If a couple of nuns can do it, so can you!” (She used to have them as visitors occasionally.) absolutely a lovely lady with a marvelous sense of humor!!
Virginia always put up with me. She gave me cookies.
Kathy & family,
So sorry for your loss. She was a lovely lady & her & my Mom became friends from different functions
they attended.
I know you will miss her but remember the wonderful memories.
She is in God’s arms now.
God Bless
Grandma V will be missed by our family. She was the “best baker” ever and many were fed her specialty…cookies. She was Grandma to many….
My Grandaddy Bill Kleinhen walked me down to Virginia McGoverns home for many visits when I was a little girl. We enjoyed afternoons of great conversation, crocheting, and of course sweet treats. She was indeed an grandmother to many! Fond memories. My deepest sympathy to her family and friends.
Grandma V always found the time to visit with my parents. It gave us great comfort to know that Virginia would check on my parents and reminisce about the good old days. Virginia was the one of the most giving and caring persons we have ever known. And when the community had a bake sale auction, we would always buy her pound cake, no matter what the price was. We have many fond memories of Virginia spending quality time with Fay and I and our children Our deepest sympathy to her family and friends.
Kathy and family,
So sorry to hear of Virginia’s passing. Barbara enjoyed being with her on Wednesday’s when she helped making Linus blankets. I so enjoyed talking with her at church and when I occasionally had lunch with her and the sewing group. She will most certainly be missed and remembered affectionately.
Best regards,
Bob Sprecher
Dear Kathy and family,
I have wonderful memories of your Mother and family. My parents were best friends with Virginia and Jack so our families spent a lot of time together when we we young. Once your parents bought the house next door to my grandparents I really got even closer to your mom and remember your grandma being there all the time.
Your mom loved her home and beach family. I’m sure she loved that you lived next to her!
I know how much you all will miss her but she’ll be welcomed to heaven by Jack and children and her best friends again! Love to you and family.
Sorry I’m not traveling right now due to recent surgery.
Love, Sharon Maloney Godlewski