Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Farrell
September 5, 1937 ~ October 17, 2018
Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Farrell, 81, of Leonardtown, MD, left her earthly home on October 17, 2018.
Born in Oakville, MD on September 5, 1937, she was the daughter of Ella Mae Knight and William “Bill” Knight.
She is survived by her husband of nearly four years, Dr. Herbert C. Winnik, and his daughters Aliza M. Robin and Natasha R. Winnik; her daughter Lisa K. Farrell; her son David L. Farrell; grandsons Tyler H. Jones and Travis D. Farrell; and siblings George G. Knight and Joseph A. Knight. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Leonard B. “Tink” Farrell on October 16, 2010. She was also preceded in death by her siblings Doris C. Knight, John B. Knight, and James W. Knight.
Betty was a homemaker most of her life but also worked as a bookkeeper for The First National Bank of St. Mary’s, as a babysitter, as a salesperson at the Hub clothing store, and as a receptionist at Bernice’s Beauty Salon.
Betty’s talents and interests were many. She enjoyed sewing, creating floral arrangements, gardening, traveling, going to plays, cheering on the Orioles, and spending time with her family. She was a loving caregiver to family and friends throughout the years. She always had a way of brightening your day with her laughter.
The family will receive friends on Monday October 22 from 5 p.m.-8 p.m. at the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home with prayers at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 23 at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bushwood with the Rev. Brian Sanderfoot officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. With Arthur Farrell, Michael Knight, Joseph Knight Jr., John Spalding, Robert Burch, and Fenton Perkins as pallbearers.
Contributions may be made to the St. Francis Xavier Church, 21370 Newtowne Neck Rd., Leonardtown, MD 20650 or the Seventh District Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 206, Avenue, MD 20609.
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To David & Lisa I’m so sorry for the loss Of your Mom .Betty was a great lady, I always enjoyed her company .We had a good time talking about the good old days. May she RIP ,and may the Lord give Peace & comfort In this sorrowful time to you
My Prayers & Sympathy
God Bless
David and lisa we want to offer our condolences on your loss.prayers for you both.
Lisa and David, My family loved your mother dearly.. She was so loving to us when our mother died. A good friend to our father. God has one beautiful angel.. I know our Mom was waiting for her and is so happy to have her friend in heaven with her.
You two were her life and so were her grandchildren. May god help you get through this as it is the hardest thing to lose your Momma. We are praying for you..
Love,
Janet (Burch) and Vance
I am so sorry to hear about Betty, she was a sweet lady. I will keep her in my prayers.
Mary Frances Abell
Lisa and David I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. She was the sweetest woman. May the Lord bless you with comfort and peace.
Lisa and David I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. She was the sweetest woman. May the Lord bless you with comfort and peace.
Lisa, David & family:
My thoughts, prayers & condolences to you all on the loss of Your mom.. She was a very sweet lady.. I know my mom met her at the pearly gates of heaven when she got there.. God bless you all…
Shirley
I am so sorry to hear about Betty, RIP
Lisa, David and Family, please accept our sincere condolences. I loved working with your Mom. She was so kindhearted, sincere, and a joy to be with during our time together. We shared many laughs with our ladies and they surely loved her. She always had a smile for everyone and spoke so lovingly of her grandchildren. I know she is enjoying her reward in Heaven. Rest in Peace, my Sweet Friend.
Lisa & David so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. I had the pleasure of working with Betty for many years at the former First National Bank of St.Mary’s in Leonardtown. May She Rest In Peace. Lv Ann
Betty had a generous heart and a love of life. She loved her family and friends dearly. Her kindness and compassion for others were witnessed by everyone who knew her. I will think of her fondly dancing around the kitchen floor with my sons cooking one of her Sunday dinners always with a smile and laughter that was infectious. she was a bright star in a world. Her presence will be missed by my family and I will remember her always. David and Lisa, My heart and prayers are with you as you say goodbye to your loving and devoted mother. MAy you rest in the comfort in knowing she is with her loved ones who preceded her in death. She is in great company and in the arms of our loving Father in Heaven. MA God comfort and keep you.
David and Lisa I am so sorry for your loss. Words are never enough but they come form the heart will be thinking of you. love you both.
Lisa and David, I am so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing my thoughts and prayers are with you both.