Davinia Ann "Sue" Gilroy

Davinia Ann “Sue” Gilroy, born February 23, 1956, in Washington, D.C., to Davinia and Ray James, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, November 29, 2025. Sue was the oldest of seven girls and lovingly embraced the role of mother-hen within her family. Sue grew up in Charles County, Maryland, where she later married the love of her life, Cecil Gilroy Sr., in 1974. Together, they built a beautiful life and shared six children. In her early years, Sue found her greatest joy in being a stay-at-home mother, pouring her heart into raising her family. Once her children were grown, she dedicated many years behind the wheel of a Charles County school bus, caring for the students she affectionately considered “the most special people in Charles County.” Sue will be remembered for her gentle spirit, her unwavering kindness, and her deep and abiding love for her Heavenly Father. Her Christian faith guided every part of her life. She faithfully served through the Women’s Ministry at her church, always eager to lend a helping hand. On any given Saturday, you could find Sue happily searching for bargains at yard sales. She cherished her Miami Dolphins, QVC marathons, auctions, and spending weekends listening to Bluegrass music. Sue is preceded in death by her parents, Davinia and Ray James; her mother and father-in-law, Ida and John Gilroy; and her beloved daughter, Stacy Gilroy. She is survived by her devoted husband of 51 years, Cecil Gilroy; her children, Cecil Gilroy Jr. (Chrissy), Bruce Gilroy (Tiffany), Jason Gilroy, Christine Anna (Charles), and Vickie Riley; her 15 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind her sisters, Rayeann Varns, Patty James, Debbie James, Sheila Garrett (Billy), Virginia Bailey (Sean), and Tammy Waterman (Gary); her brother-in-law, Willie Gilroy; sister-in-law, Feebee Swann (Skip); and many beloved nieces and nephews. Services will be held on Tuesday, December 9th, at Raymond Funeral Home in La Plata, Maryland. Visitation will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., with the service immediately following. Interment will be held at Chicamuxen United Methodist Church. Pallbearers: Cecil Gilroy Jr., Bruce Gilroy, Jason Gilroy, Wyatt Gilroy, Cody Gilroy, Charles Anna Honorary Pallbearers: Willie Gilroy, Katelynn Riley

Davinia Ann "Sue" Gilroy

February 23, 1956 - November 29, 2025