Mary Reyes Obituary
Ms. Mary F. Reyes, of Crofton, Maryland, passed away on January 8, 2026, at her home. She was the beloved mother of Kenneth M. Reyes (Loretta L. Herring) and Julie M. Lawson. Mary was born on July 17, 1946, in West Virginia. She retired from the Prince George’s County Government in 2003 after 31 years of dedicated service. She is also survived by her six grandchildren, Stephen J. Lawson (Kayla Lawson), Aaron B. Lawson, Casey R. Abend (Michaela Abend), Caeley A. Abend, Kenneth W. Reyes, and Mackenzie M. Reyes.
A Celebration of Life will be held on February 1, 2026, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the American Legion, 1905 Crownsville Road, Annapolis, Maryland.
Mary’s spirit will forever live on in all who loved her.
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