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Elizabeth McShalley Obituary

ELIZABETH McSHALLEY (Age 77)
On Wednesday, February 22, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Francis J. McShalley, Sr.; mother of Mary (Peter), Anne (John), Colleen (Speedy), Francis (Joanne), Elizabeth (Jay); sister of Harry (Jeanne) Davis; grandmother of Kevin, Molly, Stephanie, Matthew, Joseph, Brian, Michael, Katherine, Frank, Courtney, and Patrick. Also survived by five great-grandchildren and many other loving family and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Peter's Church, 2900 Sandy Spring Road, Olney, MD, on Monday, February 27 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Catholic University of America, School of Nursing, P.O Box 91481, Washington, DC, 20077.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com

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Published by The Washington Post on Feb. 23, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Elizabeth McShalley

15 Entries

Loretta Masucci-Bonner

March 6, 2012

My condolences to Mary and the entire McShalley family on the loss of your mother. She was a generous person...I recall the meals she sent to my family when I was young and my mother was sick. I will always remember "our Utica friends". With thoughts and prayers,

Kappy Gott

February 26, 2012

My condolences to all the McShalley's on the loss of your mom and grandmom. Lots of wonderful memories created by the Jolly Way folks, and a wonderful legacy to continue.

Cathy Galasso Schwartz

February 26, 2012

Dear Mary, Anne, Colleen, Frank, Liz, and families --
I am so sorry about the loss of your lovely, warm mother. I know you will miss her terribly. May God wrap you in comfort and help ease your sorrow. You will be in my prayers.

Love,

Kathy Fanning Bugge

February 26, 2012

Dear Mary: I'm so sorry for this loss of your lovely mom--I met her as a nurse; what a great and wonderful lady. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Jeannie Kennedy

February 25, 2012

Dear Mary,

So very sorry for your loss. no matter how old you are, you miss your Mom and Dad. I hope the memories you have of them sustain you through the next few days . You and your family are in my prayers.

Jeannie (Wessel) Kennedy

Kathy Quinn

February 25, 2012

Our heartfelt sympathy to Mary, Anne, Colleen, Frank, Liz and their families. Mrs. McShalley was a loving, kind Irish mother, who was wonderful to everyone, treated us all like her own children and was loved by everyone who knew her. She and Mr. McShalley were family! I loved laughing with her, and her quirky sense of humor. I admired her love of her family, community, her church and her love of sports. She always was able to set an extra place at her table for one more child. I always felt welcome at their house! Her greatest joy were her children and then her grandchildren. What a lucky family to have Betty as their mother, and what lucky firends we are to have been part of the McShalley "family." I will treasure knowing Betty always. Our love and sympathy to all of you. Kathy Kiley Quinn and Terry, Megan, Brandon, Kelsie and Kylie Quinn, Fredon, NJ

Marie Kushlis

February 25, 2012

Mary and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I lost my mother last month, so I know how you are feeling. Your family and friends will wrap you in their arms and help ease your pain. Happy memories of your Mom will soon replace your sorrow!

February 24, 2012

Dear McShalleys,
Betty was a person one always wished to know even better- thoughtful, upbeat, encouraging with loving empathy. She and all of you made our family feel warm and welcomed- and felt that the Good Lord was shining through her.....Nancy and Pete Domenici

Barbara Murphy

February 24, 2012

Our deepest sympathy to Mary, Anne, Colleen, Frank, Liz and their families. Mrs. McShalley will be missed by all who knew her. She was a special, kind, and loving woman that made you feel welcome whenever you were in her presence. Her sense of humor, her love of sports, and her kind ways will never be forgotten and will live on in all her children and grandchildren. It was a priviledge to have known such a wonderful lady. We all will cherish special memories of her. God Bless! Love, Barb, Teresa, and Mary

Maureen Freeman

February 24, 2012

Our hearts go out to all the McShalley's. Karen's entry said it so nicely! Your family is a part of our family chuckles when we recall Christmas and parties on Jolly Way. A tribute to another strong woman who guides us even now. Maureen and all Karen's Cousins

Randy, Peggy Sanborn

February 23, 2012

To all of Betty's children and family we send our love and prayers.

Karen Zissis

February 23, 2012

Hysterical laughter abounds above as Jolly Way reminiscences begin.

Betty was strong, handling 5 very rowdy children, especially alone after Joe died. She was the quintessential Irish matriarch with the quick Irish temper and a heart of gold. Generous and loving to all, taking in extra kids (a certain only child comes to mind) to add to the madhouse. With nary a complaint, adding kids for dinner, for sleep overs, for a trip to the pool and to those memorable baseball games in the sixties. Always with a packed lunch of sandwiches, snacks and drinks (you could bring coolers then) that got passed down the ever growing row of kids and stragglers. She was Irish, so Irish with that gift of gab. Betty would talk to anyone and charm the pants off them. At a baseball game, bringing sandwiches down to Ann who had saved her money to sit in the box seats, (5 dollars!) Betty schmoozed with the usher who let the whole family come and sit behind Ann for free. There were fireworks that day. With an easy smile, a quick wit and always a story to tell that would bring the listeners to their knees in fits of laughter. Betty loved to laugh. Joe had her in stiches. (I thought I would tie one on anyway) Her son Frank brought her to tears. (Birth of a Nation) Mary her oldest reduced her to fits of coughing. (Stripping for a spoon on a string) A good joke, a badly told joke (my mother was notorious for that) laughter ran rampant around Betty. I can hear her laughter now echoing through the air like the pealing of the church bells. We love you, we miss you but will always remember you with a smile and think “Do you remember when……?”
Our hearts are with you all. Love Karen

Lynn Bensen

February 23, 2012

Betty will live in my heart forever. Growing up in Garrett Park and playing with Mary,Anne,Frank Colleen and Liz on Jolly Way. Betty would say ok kids it's time for a nap. Oh how we hated to stop playing and take a nap. But in a matter of minutes we were fast asleep. Betty is our guardian angel. She is loved now and forever.

Julie Bourbon

February 23, 2012

Mrs. McShalley was a lovely woman, and a great favorite of my parents. She will be missed, but I know that her family will hold her memory close. God bless.

John Davis

February 23, 2012

Aunt Betty will never be forgotten. From her devotion to her family, friends, faith and sports teams (BROOKLYN Dodgers, adopted Orioles and Redskins) and generousity to being Jolly Way's original "Block Mom", she touched the lives of so many and left this world a better place. You will be missed. RIP.

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