Mary Elizabeth Heward

Mary Elizabeth Heward, 79, of Hampshire Co., WV, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 9, 2022, at her residence.

Born March 3, 1942, in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Edward Ernest Mekins and Virginia Catherine Pearce. Besides her parents, Mary is preceded in death by her husband, William Charles Heward, Sr. (d. 2000); her sons, William Charles Heward, Jr., Edward “Bubby” Heward, and John David Heward; two brothers and a sister.

Mary is survived by numerous children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, a great-great grandson and a brother.

Mary and Bill married in 1958 (after knowing each other since 8 years old) and the young couple soon started their family. She raised her children and some of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Everyone knew Mary as “Mom-Mom”. She loved animals of all kinds and would go out of her way to raise strays as best as she could. She loved to crochet and was a great cook. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Friends will be received on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, from 5:00 PM till 7:00 PM at Shaffer Funeral Home in Romney. Friends will also be received on Friday, January 14, 2022, from 12:00 Noon till 2:00 PM at Kirkley-Ruddick Funeral Home in Glen Burnie, Maryland. Graveside services will follow at 2:30 PM at Glen Haven Memorial Park, Glen Burnie.