Betty Dean Dillow
May 21, 1928 ~ February 25, 2013
Services:
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at 10:30AM in St. John's Catholic Church with Father Ray Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Friday, March 1, 2013 from 5:00PM to 8:00PM with prayers recited at 7:00PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD.
Betty Dean Dillow, 84 of Lexington Park, MD, died February 25, 2013 in Hospice House of St. Mary's Callaway, MD. Born May 21, 1928 in Leonardtown, MD, she was the daughter of the late Mervell Miller and Ann Leola Callis Dean. Betty is survived by her husband Joseph Alfred Dillow, III, whom she married on June 25, 1949 in Holy Face Catholic Church. Betty is also survived by her children; Mervell Michael Dillow of Hollywood, MD, Mark Gregory Dillow, and Joanne Marie Dillow both of Lexington Park, MD, and 4 grandchildren; Michael Sean Dillow of Waldorf, MD, Brandon Miller Dillow, Jenifer Marie Dillow and Auston Matthew Dillow all of Lexington Park, MD.
Mrs. Dillow graduated from Great Mills High School in 1945, and attended Western Maryland College. Betty was a Teacher for the Public School System. She enjoyed tennis, reading, travel, and spending time with her grandchildren.
The family will receive friends on Friday, March 1, 2013 from 5:00PM to 8:00PM with prayers recited at 7:00PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at 10:30 AM in St. John’s Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD with Father Ray Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be; Michael Dillow, Dale Tarleton, Michael Sean Dillow, Brandon Dillow, Austin Dillow, and Thomas "Mickey" Dillow.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650 and/or St. John’s Revitalization Fund 43950 St. John’s Rd., Hollywood, MD 20636
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“From all of us at the Dry Dock Restaurant we are deeply sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.”
“I was so sorry to hear of Betty’s passing. She will be greatly missed. My prayers are with all of you in this difficult time.”
“To the Dillow family, we were sorry to hear of cousin Betty’s passing. Our heartfelt condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to Alfred, Michael, Mark and Joanne. I’ll always remember her as a beautiful, warm lady who always wore a smile. She will be missed.”
“We are sorry to hear about Betty passing away she was such a sweet person. Our entire St. Mary’s Co., Genealogy Society will keep her and the entire family in our prayers. “
“To the Dillow Family, I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. When I meet Mrs. Dillow, she was warm and gracious. Your family will be in my prayers during your time of sorrow. “
“To the Dillow Family, I am so sorry to hear about Betty. She was a wonderful person and I’ll always remember her smile.”
“To the Dillow family, We are so sorry for the loss of BD. She was a wonderful grandmother to Michael Sean and all of her grandchildren. Our thoughts and prayers go to the entire family at this time of great sorrow. May she rest in peace.”
“My deepest sympathy to the Dillow family. May Betty rest in peace. I shall miss not seeing her each Friday. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you…..”
“To the Dillow family, We are so so sorry for your loss. Mrs Dillow was such a sweet person and we loved her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Mr. Dillow and your family.”
“Mark & the entire Dillow Family; Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for your loss. Mrs. Dillow was a kind and gentle woman. May your wonderful memories comfort you. May knowing what a joy you were to her, bring you peace. May the love of your family and friends, bring you strength. And may Mrs. Dillow rest in the arms of angels. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. “
“Mr. Dillow, Mark & Joanne & Family: We are very sorry about Mrs. Dillow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.”
“My heart goes out to Mr. Al and the entire Dillow family. I had the honor of meeting Mrs. Betty and Mr. Al two years ago when BJ moved to our salon. They were the most outgoing and welcoming people and they instantly fell right into place there! Over the last two years, we have watched her disease take over her body, but somehow she always managed to have a smile on her face and enjoy every part of getting her hair done. A few months ago when she came in, I brought my dog into work and Mrs. Betty held her while BJ did her hair and I remember Joann made her smile so big that day! Im honored to be able to call her my friend and its the little memories like this that will last a lifetime! She will truly be missed by so many! She was one of those special people who come into your life and you know that no matter what you will always remember her. She definitely was a special person! May your sweet precious soul rest in peace Mrs. Betty. My thoughts and prayers are with you Mr. Al and to the entire family! “
“On behalf of Ronnie’s Shear Design, we would like to send our sincerist condolences to Al and his entire family! Mrs. Betty will TRULY be missed by all of us at the salon! Friday’s will not be the same not seeing her come in for her weekly hair appointment with B.J. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Dillow family. May you find peace in knowing you know have an amazing angel to forever watch over you! May your sweet soul rest in peace Mrs. Betty!”
“My sincerest condolences to Alfred and family”
“Al, you and your family will be in the thoughts and prayers of all your Brother Knights of Columbus. “
“We’re so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you all.”
“To the Dillow family We our so sorry for your loss, Our prayers our with you and your family, in your time of sorrow.”
“Alfred and family, we were very sorry to hear of Betty’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sorrowful time. May she rest in peace. Sincerely, Son and Elaine Wood”
“Our condolences go out to the Dillow Family. We will surely miss seeing Betty at Saturday evening mass. May she rest in peace.”
“To the Dillow Family So sorry for your loss she was truly a wonderful lady. Always had a smile on her face she will be missed at the Cafe des Artistes.Always enjoyed talking with her. Brenda & Jamie Mattingly”
“To Al and the Dillow family, I am sorry to hear of your loss. Betty will be greatly missed but always there to keep watch over you. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May she rest in peace.”
“To the Dillow family. Sorry to hear of your loss. Your loss is GOD’S gain. Mark & Mike, I know how old you get it never gets easier. Remember she is at peace now. “
“JD, Michael, Mark, & family, We are so saddened to hear of BD’s passing. She was such a beautiful lady inside and out. May she rest in peace. God Bless your famiy. “
“”BD” is the name she wanted to be called by her grandson. I laughed and said, are you sure? She smiled with that beautiful smile and replied; I am to young to be called grandma! and so it was done. Michael Sean and I both called her “BD”. We will miss you so much “BD”… Love, Cindy and Michael Sean “
“Dear Alfred & Family, Lois and I are so very sorry to learn of our dear friend, Betty’s passing. Since we met you both, you have been a very special part of our lives. Betty is in peace now, and out of her misery and pain. Because she was such a large part of our lives we will miss Betty and her friendship. May God bless you and give you peace and contentment in the coming days. Remember our friendship and special relationship we have always shared. We have been blessed by our close friendship. May God bless you and keep you in His loving care. Our Love to You,”
“To all the family Always felt so close to the Dillow family,Sorry about Betty, May she rest in peace.”
” Al, Our hearts are filled with sorrow.It was always so nice the talk with both of you when we met at varioue restaurants in the area. Seems like we always had so much to talk about. We will surely miss seeing you both ,watching over each other. our prayers are with you and family. “
“Mr. Dillow, Mel and Mark; I just heard of Mrs. Dillow’s passing and was very saddened by the news. Even though we hadn’t spoken in some time, I always remember her as a great lady with an ever present smile.”
“Al, Jim and I just learned of Betty’s passing. We are so sad for you and the family and for the loss to this earth of such a lovely woman. Our hearts are with you at this very sad time. “
“I met Mr. & Mrs. Dillow at CD’s Cafe when I gave up my table to them at lunch so she would not have to wait in the lobby area. They seemed so nice together and Mr. Dillow was so devoted to her needs. Since then, I have asked Becky how they were doing — she told me last week of Betty’s passing. Please accept my sincere condolences and I will pray for her. Paula Ann Dial from Raleigh, NC”
“Our thoughts are with you.Betty was my roommate in college and I have always treasured her friendship.”