Mary Whitfield

Mary Ellen Whitfield, 90, of Shady Side MD, and formerly of Marlow Heights, MD, died September 29, 2011, at Genesis Health Care Center of Waldorf. Born on January 22, 1921, in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Mary Thelma and William Albert Drury. Mrs. Whitfield attended St. Patrick’s Catholic School and after graduating worked in the retail business during World War II. In the early 1950's she began working in the real estate field during the development phase of Hillcrest and Marlow Heights. Mrs. Whitfield began working in the Federal Government in the 1960's, working for 20 years, most of which were at Office of Special Investigations, the Census Bureau and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. After retiring, she spent the next 25 years as a Volunteer at Southern Maryland Hospital in Clinton, MD. She and her husband were lifelong members, celebrating 50 years service with the Silver Hill Lions Club. She loved dancing, traveling, going to Redskin games, and spending time with her family and friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roby Lee Whitfield, Sr., whom she married June 7, 1969, at East Washington Heights Baptist Church, Washington, DC; her first husband Charles Robert Aughinbaugh, Sr., and her grandson James Robert Aughinbaugh. She is survived by her sister, Thelma Drury Perry of Mayo; her children, Charles Robert Aughinbaugh, Jr. and his wife Susan of Marbury, Sandra Ellen Valentine and husband Rudy of Waldorf, Lynn Mari Moran and husband Brian of Hughesville; her grandchildren, Rob Aughinbaugh, Tracie Valentine Moore Johnston, Debi Valentine Willett, Connor Moran, and Drake Moran; her great- grandchildren Victoria Willett, Justin Valentine, Jordan Aughinbaugh, Taylor Moore, Madison Aughinbaugh, Tyler Willett and Trent Aughinbaugh and many other relatives. Visitation will be Wednesday, October 5, 2011, from 2-4PM and 6- 8PM, at Raymond Funeral Chapel, 5635 Washington Avenue, La Plata, MD 20646. Funeral Service will be Thursday, October 6, 2011, beginning at 11AM at Raymond Funeral Chapel. Fr. Robert Golas will officiate. Pallbearers will be Brian Moran, Connor Moran, Rob Aughinbaugh, William Willett, James Perry and Albert Perry. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 1889, La Plata, MD 20646.

Mary Whitfield

January 22, 1921 - September 29, 2011