Mary Ellen Endsley, 68, of Loveville, MD died August 21, 2007 at her daughter’s residence surrounded by her family. She was born February 27, 1939 in Loveville, MD and was the daughter of the late John Bernard and Vivian Love. She is survived by her daughters, Joan Clements and her significant other, Kevin Greene, of Lexington Park, Debra Quade of Loveville, MD and Jackie Lawrence and her husband, Sid, of Bushwood, MD; her grandchildren, J.B. Quade, Jesse Taylor, and Amber Jones; two great-grandchildren; and her sisters, Joanne Roberts of Heathsville, and Brenda Thomas of Loveville. She lived most of her life in Loveville and she graduated from Margaret Brent High School in 1956. She was employed as a salesperson for many years in the Tice family furniture business. The Tices’ were not just employers but very close and dear friends. Mary Ellen had a zest for life and never met a stranger. Her most enjoyable times were spent on the water, boating and fishing with family and friends. She also enjoyed flower gardening and was known to have a “green thumb.” Mary Ellen was an animal lover and had many beloved pets throughout the years. The family will receive friends on Friday, August 24, 2007 from 5:00-8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, August 25, 2007 at 10:00 AM in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Morganza, MD. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be J.B. Quade, Jesse Taylor, Matt Thomas and Chris Thomas. Honorary pallbearers will be Amber Jones and Garrett Thomas. Contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD and/or the Seventh District Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 7, Avenue, MD 20609.