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Mary Padgett Obituary
Mary Barbara Padgett (Age 71)
Mary Barbara Padgett (Age 71)
Lt. Col. (Ret.) Mary Barbara Padgett of North Bethesda and formerly Kensington, MD passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 2, 2023. Her husband Philip, daughter Lauren, and son-in-law Charles were at her side. Mary earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and her Master of Science in Nursing from the Catholic University of America. She joined the U.S. Army as a nurse in 1972, retiring in 1993. Serving in Korea and activated for Desert Shield/Storm, she was awarded the Army Commendation Medal and Meritorious Service Medal. In 1993 she became a Professor of Nursing at Montgomery College from which she retired in 2012. Mary had a special talent for sewing and loved travel, especially visiting Cape Cod in the summer. She will be remembered for her kindness, sense of humor, and the remarkable strength with which she met her health challenges. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Philip; daughter Lauren (Charles); brothers Thomas (Gretchen), Robert, and Philip; Cousin Martha (Bill); nephew Christopher (Maredith); and great-nephews Thomas and Jack. She was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Olive; brother-in-law Thomas; parents-in-law John and Mary Jane; and sister-in-law Carole. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, March 10, 2023, from 2 to 4 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Redeemer Church, 9705 Summit Ave, Kensington, MD, on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at 2:30 p.m. Inurnment at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Montgomery County, https://namimc.org/
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Stephen Wallen
August 6, 2025
Mary Barbara was so wise and loving, and very funny. Our lives intersected several times over the years, and I was always a better person for it.
Donna Smawley, AN, Maj (RET)
March 11, 2023
To the Family of Dear LTC (Ret) Mary Barbra Padgett,
On behalf of the Army Nurse Corps Association (ANCA), please except our condolences and heartfelt appreciation for Mary´s selfless service to our great nation. Once an Army Nurse, Always an Army Nurse.
Our hearts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Donna Smawley, AN, Maj (RET)
ANCA Region Director
[email protected]
Trudy Cohen
March 8, 2023
I always have loved Mary Padgett. Working as her colleague @ Montgomery College Nursing Dep't. for many years, Mary was Professor Extraordinaire of Psychiatric Nursing and I was very into being a Professor of Medical-Surgical Nursing. Loved her sense of humor, acumen and caring. Mary was always highly respected and very into the success of her students and the program. I enjoyed her friendship and have wonderful memories of fun gatherings @ the Padgett residence both personal and professional.Mary always spoke of Lauren and Phil with such love. It makes me very sad that she faced so many difficult health issues. I am happy that I got to see Mary and Phil twice since I moved to San Diego but I am sorry that I was not more of a support to her these last few years.
Dear Mary, may you rest in peace and know that you made a positive difference in the lives of so many people.
Forever,
Trudy Cohen
Linda Kean
March 7, 2023
Phil and family,
My heartfelt condolences on your loss.
An old Christ Church friend,
Linda
Philip Papineau
March 6, 2023
To my dear sister
A part of me is gone with your passing but that part will be filled with so many funny, poignant and beautiful memories of you. Your little brother Phil
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