On July 30, 2005, MARY LOUISE SHEA. Dear wife of the late Edward F. Shea; beloved mother of Kathleen and Joseph Holden, Edward and Theresa Shea, Michael and Anne Shea, Mary and Michael Hendricks, Kevin and Vicki Shea, Dennis and Allison Shea, Patricia and David Turlington, Brian and Maria Shea; loving grandmother of Michael and Erin Holden, Patrick Holden, Jennifer and Mark Stading, Courtney and John Whittington, Christopher and Sean Hendricks, Linsey, Kerry, Colleen, Michael, Andrew, Daniel, Maeghan, Alanna, Kevin, Brendan, Caroline, Conner and Bridget Shea, Brett, Jillian and Molly Turlington. She is also survived by her brother James L. Dean of California.
Friends and family are invited to visit the STERLING - ASHTON - SCHWAB FUNERAL HOME, INC., 736 Edmonson Ave. (-1/2 mile west of beltway exit 14) on Monday from 2 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, August 2, 10 a.m. at St. Mark Catholic Church, 27 Melvin Ave., Catonsville, MD 21228. Interment in Druid Ridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Edward F. Shea, Jr. Memorial Fund, c/o Maryland Bar Foundation, 520 W. Fayette St., Baltimore, MD 21201. Attn: Nicole Earl-Hernandez.
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Theodore Sherbow
August 6, 2005
To the Shea Family:
I have the fondest memories of Mary Lou and know that your recollections of the joys of her life will be of great comfort.
Best wishes to all of you.
Ted Sherbow
Jennifer Irvin
August 1, 2005
Dear Shea Family,
May love become your shelter and the beauty of precious memories be your comfort through this difficult time. You are held in gentle thought and prayer. With greatest sympathy,
Jennifer
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