Barbara Lee Wetzel
Barbara Lee Wetzel
August 31, 1938 ~ March 27, 2014
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at 10:00 AM in Sacred Heart Catholic Church La Plata, MD with Father Ron Potts and Father Robert Buchmeier con celebrating. Interment will follow in Queen of Peace Catholic Cemetery Helen, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Monday, March 31, 2014 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD.
Barbara “Snizzles”, Lee Wetzel, 75, of La Plata, MD passed away at her residence on March 27, 2014. Born on August 31, 1938 in Leonardtown, MD, she was the loving daughter of the late William Edward and Essie Eulalia Downs Owens. Barbara is survived by her children; Linda Thompson of Lexington Park, MD, Kristina Huckabee of Indian Head, MD, Paul Wetzel (Mary), Alan Wetzel (Lori), both of Mechanicsville, MD, Cheri Wetzel of Plattsmouth, NE, Patrick Wetzel (Aaron Kaburick) of New York, NY, 7 grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild. Sisters; Gladys Pilkerton and Betty Woods. She is preceded in death by her siblings; Mary Catherine, Mitchell Owens, Regina Wilhemina Owens, Rita Joy, Irene Robertson, Lindy Owens, Francis Walter Owens, Donald Edward Owens, Jack Owens, and Bob Owens.
Barbara graduated from Margaret Brent and Graduated from Charles County Community College in 1985, she earned her Associates of Science Degree in Nursing. She worked as a registered Nurse at Civista Medical Center, retiring after 26 years in 2003. Barbara belonged to TOPS, and was an avid crossword puzzle solver, avid Redskin fan, and she loved all sports.
The family will receive friends on Monday, March 31, 2014 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at 10:00 AM in Sacred Heart Catholic Church La Plata, MD with Father Robert Buchmeier and Father Ron Potts con celebrating. Interment will follow in Queen of Peace Catholic Cemetery Helen, MD. Pallbearers: Paul Huckabee, Eric Wetzel, Kenneth Woods, Glenn Woods, Kevin Woods, and Henry Washington. Honorary Pallbearers; Jennifer Rettig, Devon Dawson, Hannah Wetzel, Erin Wetzel, Sallie Wetzel, and Kristen Wetzel.
Contributions may be made to Catholic Charities 513 Charles St, La Plata, MD 20646, and/ or Hospice of Charles County 2505 Davis Road Waldorf, MD. 20603.
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August 31, 1938 ~ March 27, 2014
Barbara “Snizzles”, Lee Wetzel, 75, of La Plata, MD passed away at her residence on March 27, 2014. Born on August 31, 1938 in Leonardtown, MD, she was the loving daughter of the late William Edward and Essie Eulalia Downs Owens. Barbara is survived by her children; Linda Thompson of Lexington Park, MD, Kristina Huckabee of Indian Head, MD, Paul Wetzel (Mary), Alan Wetzel (Lori), both of Mechanicsville, MD, Cheri Wetzel of Plattsmouth, NE, Patrick Wetzel (Aaron Kaburick) of New York, NY, 7 grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild. Sisters; Gladys Pilkerton and Betty Woods. She is preceded in death by her siblings; Mary Catherine, Mitchell Owens, Regina Wilhemina Owens, Rita Joy, Irene Robertson, Lindy Owens, Francis Walter Owens, Donald Edward Owens, Jack Owens, and Bob Owens.
Barbara graduated from Margaret Brent and Graduated from Charles County Community College in 1985, she earned her Associates of Science Degree in Nursing. She worked as a registered Nurse at Civista Medical Center, retiring after 26 years in 2003. Barbara belonged to TOPS, and was an avid crossword puzzle solver, avid Redskin fan, and she loved all sports.
The family will receive friends on Monday, March 31, 2014 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at 10:00 AM in Sacred Heart Catholic Church La Plata, MD with Father Robert Buchmeier and Father Ron Potts con celebrating. Interment will follow in Queen of Peace Catholic Cemetery Helen, MD. Pallbearers: Paul Huckabee, Eric Wetzel, Kenneth Woods, Glenn Woods, Kevin Woods, and Henry Washington. Honorary Pallbearers; Jennifer Rettig, Devon Dawson, Hannah Wetzel, Erin Wetzel, Sallie Wetzel, and Kristen Wetzel.
Contributions may be made to Catholic Charities 513 Charles St, La Plata, MD 20646, and/ or
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“I had only one chance to meet Barb but I saw the wonderful woman that made the one of my best friends I have. May she rest in the beautiful arms of God and may Irish eyes smile upon her, us and all she was blessed knowing and loved.”
“Thinking of the entire Wetzel family, especially my dear friend Cheri. My prayers are with you.”
“I had the pleasure to work with Barbara many years ago at Civista she was a wonderful nurse, great mentor and friend, she will be terribly missed. “
“”Thoughts and prayers to the family.””
“”I am so sorry for your loss. May Barbara rest in peace. “”
“Dear Wetzel Family: I am so sorry to learn of your Mother’s passing. She was one of the best! She was always so kind and willing to help with anything even though she worked long hours with her job. I will never forget her through all the days at Mother Catherine Spalding School. Losing a Mother is never easy as I lost my Mother (Theresa Anderson – Mrs. Anderson as you all knew her from school) just six months ago September 2013. How great that Father Ron will be serving her Mass. We wanted him for Mom’s but his parish was celebrating an anniversary and he had to do Mass for that. Stay strong for each other and hold all the wonderful memories of your Mother close to your heart. I am keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers.”
“I know I have sent you many messages on Facebook these last few weeks. But I just wanted to say once again how truly special your mother was to everyone who knew her. I will miss so much conversing with her on Facebook and getting her notes at Christmas. She was so very kind with all of her emails of love and encouragement when Dick was so sick and I appreciated them so very much. But that was Barbara – always there with a friendly smile and an encouraging word. I am so sorry that I can’t make it up to Maryland to pay my respects in person. But please know that you will all be in my thoughts. I wish for each of you the peace that comes with knowing she is in a better place and no longer suffering. I will really miss Barbara and count myself as lucky to have had the pleasure of calling her my friend. Love to all of you – Terri Dickerson”
“You are always in my heart as a friend, a co-worker, a mentor and a christian sister. Love ya. “
“My heart breaks at the loss of this wonderful lady. Rest peacefully, Aunt Barb. I love you.”
“Our Love and Our Prayers are with you as is our love forever. You will always be missed.”
“Thoughts and prayers to the family. Your mom was a very special lady and will be missed by all. God Bless!”
“Dear aunt Barbara I will miss you so much, say Hi to John when you’re up there and give him a hug for me. I Love you very much and thank you for all you’ve done for me in my time of need. To the Wexel family you are in my prayers and I love you all wish I could be with you but know I’m there in spirit.”
“We are so saddened to hear of your moms passing. You’re family has our love and prayers and Barbara will be missed. We love you and we send hugs and loving thoughts, now, and always. Love, Ken, Jared, Jack and Nan”
“Barbara was a great lady, who endured much strife in her life, but in spite of that, she was always cheerful, hopeful, and kind. I only hope I can be half the person she was! She was my dear cousin, and I will miss her sorely!”
“Linda, I am so sorry to hear of your mothers passing.”
“Dear Wetzel Family, I first met Barbara when I worked with her in the Emergency Room at Civista. She was such a pleasure to work with and became a special friend. Barbara always thought of others first and never failed to ask how my daughter’s were doing. Even after I moved to AZ, she always send a long Christmas card and kept me up to date about her family. May your memories sustain you at this time and know that many, many people loved Barbara and she will not be forgotten.”
“We are so sorry to hear of Barbara’s passing. Prayers to her family. George & Carol Pyle”
“When your heart is empty, filling it with memories can help you find your smile and if your smile is like your mother’s it is contagious. It is so hard to understand why loved ones are taken from us, but find comfort in knowing that your mother was an “extraordinary person” and you were all loved so much. She is now in her final resting place and entertaining and caring for all those around her and I am sure bragging about her wonderful family! May many happy memories carry you through this sorrowful time. “
“Cheri – My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May the memories of “Babs” bring you peace and comfort during this time. “
“Barbara was a great lady with a wonderful smile & will be missed by all. Sorry, we will not be able to be there for Mass, since we are still in Fl. Please accept our sympathy & will keep Barbara & all of you in our prayers. May she rest in peace with God.”
“Wetzel Family, Barbara was a beautiful person inside and out. She had a wonderful sense of humor. Sending my sympathy and prayers.”
“I will miss your beautiful smile when you stopped to talk with me when I was walking. Rest in peace. “
“To the Family., Barbara was one of many that I went to school with. She was a delight and I remember she and I had the leads in a play at school and it was hilarious. We really had a good time in school and now I have wonderful memories. My sincere condolences and prayers are with all of you. I will let my sister-in-law,Carmel Hammerlund know about this as she is friends with Sherrie.”
“Barbara was a beautiful lady inside and out. I will miss her with all my heart. My prayers and thoughts are with the family that they may find Peace in God’s love.”
“My dearest Mrs. Wetzel, I will never forget how you looked after me at Charlotte Hall School. I thank you and I love you. Linda, Kristi, Paul, Alan, Cheri & Patrick, my deepest condolences to you. I know what you are going through. I lost my Mom 9 months ago. Hugs to you, my friends. I love you all.”
” I met Barbara when I was a student at Charlotte Hall Military Academy. She was a second mother to me and my buddies and did not have a problem getting you back in line if you crossed it. Her love was genuine and you knew it and felt it, she was always an inspiration and gave solid advice. Wow what a woman . I was a teammate of Paul’s on the football team and Mom would be there cheering us all on. Thanks for being who you were and sharing what God commands us to. A special thanks to the Wetzel children for sharing a loving Mom. Matthew 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted.”
“”Paul, I am so sorry for the loss of your mother.” My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you go through the valley of the shadow of death. I know you were very close to her and you will always cherish the memories of time spent together.” Take care my dear friend and may God bless you! Love ya!”
“I imagine there is no worse time than the loss of a mother. Your mom was truly one of the most open and giving human beings I have ever met. I am so blessed that I was able to spend time with her. I have learned life-long lessons through her kindness and in her memory, I will walk through life with a bigger heart. I will be here for you every day, for as long as you need me my friend. I love you. whatever you need I am here!!! I love you Pat!!!”
“So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you all. Cherish the wonderful memories. Thinking of you Cheri.”
“To all of Barbara’s Family: May time heal the pain in your hearts and fill them with peace and comfort. Your Mom left us with so many wonderful memories that will last a lifetime. She was a beautiful woman whom I Loved & Respected very much and proud to call my Friend. I will miss her presence. Although she is on a new journey, I believe she will be watching over us. Rest in the sweetest peace Barbara. My sympathies to the family.”
“We have lost a special person in our world, but I am sure she is in heaven, surrounded by family and the Holy Trinity. She was such a devout Catholic and her devotion to the Blessed Mother was so strong, she was greeted by her at that pearly gate. Love to all, God Bless. “
“Pat, I am so sorry about your Mom. I am praying for your whole family.”
“Dear Kristina, Linda, Paul, Alan, Cheri and Patrick–Words cannot express the pain that struck my heart when I learned of Momma Wetzel’s passing last week. Your mom was like a second mother to me when Kristina and I attended Mother Catherine Spalding and Chopticon High School. Many nights were spent at your house and your mom treated me just like one of her own kids and welcomed me with open arms. She was an inspiration to all: going to school, working full-time as a nurse, and raising a family on her own. God knew her work was done here on earth and called her home to rest in eternal peace for she has earned her angel’s wings. Cherished memories of your mom will help you get through this most difficult time and relish those moments you shared with her during these past few months. I, for one, will miss her laughter, warm hugs, and multitude of kisses planted on my cheeks. Prayers and thoughts are being sent to your family during this time of sorrow.”
“So sorry to learn of your loss. Linda, I am keeping you and your family in my prayers.((hugs))”
“To the family of Barbara Wetzel you have my deepest sympathy not only have you lost a family member I feel as if I have lost one of my best friends and coworker barber was very rich and morals respect and family from my heart noted you I love and thank you very much for all the help that you given and showed me”
“To each and everyone of Barbs children and grandchildren. We are thinking of you all. Your mom and grandma was a beautiful person and will be missed each and every day. Love to you all. Billy and Connie Gainey”
“Pat, your mom was one of a kind. Very sweet , kind and a big heart. God bless you and your family in this tragic time. Having lost my father last month I know the pain is heavy now but remember she is in heaven and you will see her again. All my love, Eddie”
“Pat, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.”
“To Paul, Mary, Sally, Kristen and all the Wetzel family, our sincerest sympathy. Be assured of our love, thoughts and prayers. If there is anything we can do, we are just a phone call away. May she now be greatly blessed for all that she did for others. She was a wonderful person.”
“Cheri – Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, So Sorry”
“Betty and family So sorry to hear about Barbara. Remember the good times and may she rest in peace.”
“I was deeply saddened to read of Barbara’s passing. She always held a special place in my heart, especially when bringing a patient to the Emergency Department. May your family embrace the passion she held at helping others for such a long time. She will be greatly missed.”
“To the Wetzel Family – Ms. Barbara was a very special person and loved by so many. We will cherish our memories of her. We have another angel in heaven looking out for us. Hold on to your many memories for comfort. We extend our condolences to all of you. Tyrone (the “Mayor of Willowgate” given to him by Ms. Barbara) and Cecelia “
“From the days of living in the same town (Charlotte Hall) just a few miles apart to living just a few miles apart in Charles County, great memories of her loving smile. Thoughts and prayers to the Wetzel family. The light of God shined through her. “