Betty Elizabeth Mason
July 15, 1936 ~ May 27, 2010
Services:
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at 11:00A.M. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel, Leonardtown, MD with Deacon George L'Heureux officiating and Rev. Rudy Brooks co-officiating. Interment will follow at St. George's Catholic Cemetery, Valley Lee, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 2, 2010 from 10:00-11:00A.M. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel, Leonardtown, Maryland.
Betty Elizabeth Mason, 73 of Valley Lee, MD died on May 27, 2010 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Born July 15, 1936 in Leonardtown, MD, she was the daughter of the late Ross and Hattie Blackwell Clayton. She was the loving wife of James Louis Mason whom she married on September 15, 1952 in Baltimore, MD. Betty is survived by her children; Betty Jean Clayton of St. George’s Island, MD, Patricia A. Mason Green of Clements, MD, Doris L. Mason and Charles D. Mason, of Lexington Park, MD, Robert Mason of Valley Lee, MD, John A. Mason of Lexington Park, MD, Calvin E. Mason of Valley Lee, MD, Mary Medley of Lexington Park, MD, Linda Mason of Valley Lee, MD, Steven Wendell Mason of Lexington Park, MD, Darryl W. Mason of Great Mills, MD, Brian K. Mason of Indian Head, MD, Ray S. Mason of Lexington Park, MD and Tyrone A. Mason of Lexington Park, MD. She was preceded in death by her children James L. Mason, Jr., Joseph Mason, Charlotte Mason and Charlene Mason and her brother Floyd Clayton, Sr.. Betty is also survived by her siblings; George “Ralph” Clayton, Sr., and Catherine B. Travers as well as 38 grandchildren and 45 great-grandchildren. A lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, she attended the Number 1 High School through the 11th grade. Betty worked as a mail clerk for Harry Lundberg School of Seamanship for 25 years until retiring in 1999. The Family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 2, 2010 from 10:00 – 11:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel, Leonardtown, MD with Deacon George L’Heureux of St. George’s Catholic Church officiating as well as Rev. Rudy Brooks of St. Luke AME Church co-officiating. Interment will follow in the St. George’s Catholic Cemetery, Valley Lee, MD. Pallbearers will be Charles D. Mason, Robert J. Mason, Steven W. Mason, Darryl W. Mason, Brian K. Mason, Tyrone A. Mason, Ray S. Mason, John A. Mason and Calvin E. Mason. Honorary Pallbearers will be LaQuisha N. Harris, LaTaka D. Harris, Latorie Harris, Stephen Bennett and Robert Medley, Jr.
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“SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS OF YOUR MOTHER YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS.”
“To James Louis and family, The Berry family would like to extend our sympathy during your time of sorrow. Trust in the Lord with all thy heart, lean not onto your own understanding, but acknowledge him and he shall direct thy path. May God comfort and keep you.Missed but never forgotten. Love Dee and family.”
“To the Mason family, sorry to hear about Betty you are in our prayers .”
“To Mr James Louis and Family, I am truly sorry to hear about Mrs Betty she was a loving and caring lady the will surely be missed. May God Keep Each of You in His Prayers.”
“To James Louis and Family, We were sorry to hear of the passing of Betty. It was always a pleasure to see her and her pretty smile. May she forever rest in Peace. Irene Gross and Family God Blesss the Family”
“To the Mason Family: Extending my heartfelt sympathy during this sorrowful time. God Bless.”
“Sending our sympathy, prayers and thoughts to the Mason Family .”
“Sending our prayers and sympathy to family. “
“To Mason Family Essie & Lena and all I want you to know I love your parents so much they show me so much love. Betty extend her heart out to me and showed me that she cared no matter what the problem was at hand. I will never forget her smile and her great caring for love and support which was a large family. Her husband has to know he had a trooper by his side. Please know James that God has a Angel on aboard. I know she in good hand. Essie please keep everyone strong and know that family must remain strong I know she will be with my love ones above just sit back and think about the good times many smiles know that your Mom is best ever around my love and sympathy goes out to all this is shocking news to me because I was told she was doing fine and was out of Washington Center so this is like a shock to me but I will never ask God why or question him because I never know how many times he save my Angel but I know she is join with her love one as well and they have a caring, loving, beautiful person inside and out Love, Theresa Ann Parker and Family “
“Dear Mary, I’m very sorry for the loss of your mother. My prayers are with you.”
“To the Mason Family sorry for the loss of your mom may she rest in peace our prayers are with you always, God Bless you all.”
“Dear James Louis and Family, Betty is finally at peace and resting in the arms of Our Almighty Lord and Savior. We send our love and sympathy to all of you.”
“To the Mason Family: My sincere heartfelt sympath goes out to the family at this sad time. I had the pleasure of working and knowing Betty while at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. She was a very lovely and pleasant lady. She was also a loyal friend and we had many good laughs and shared many secrets. God Bless You All and may he lay a hand upon you at this sorrowful time. Betty will be missed by all. May she rest in peace.”
“To the Mason/Clayton Families -Sorry to hear of Betty’s passing. I had the pleasure of meeting and working with Betty at Lundenberg School in Trainee Admin – she had a joke everyday for the admin staff and Mr. Ken Conklin just loved her!!! “
“To Mr. James Louis & Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. At this time of sorrow may these truths sustain you…. God’s Angel, Ms. Betty will always be as close as a memory & the God of all comfort always as close as a prayer. Always remember the smiles, laughter, quiet moments, etc. & those memories will help to push away the pain & bring the smiles back again. Lean on the promises of God, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding, in all your ways Acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight. (Proverbs 3:5-6) God Bless You All!! “Mr. & Mrs. George Stewart & Family””
“To the Mason Family, My thoughts and prayers are with during this sorrowful time. May God keep each of you in his prayers.”
“TO THE CLAYTON/MASON FAMILY, MAY THE LORD COMFORT ALL OF YOU WITH WORDS OF PEACE IN HIS PRAYERS. MAY GOD TAKE THIS ANGEL AND PLACE HER WITH THE LOVING FAMILY AND FRIENDS THAT WENT BEFORE HER. SHE WILL BE ALWAYS IN OUR MEMORIES, GOD BLESS “
“”May God send you blessings and gentle comfort during this time of sadness and sorrow” . Our prayers are with you all. “
“”To the Mason Family, Our prays and heartfelt sympathy goes to you all. May Jehovah God give you all the strength during your time of need.” “
“To the Mason Family: Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts & prayers are with you all during this difficult time. May God Bless you all.”
“May the prayers of those who care help ease the pain you’re going through. And may sweet memories of your loved one bring SERENITY to you.”
“Our prayers go out to the Mason family. So sorry to hear of the loss of such a wonderful lady. Hold your memories close. “
“James and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss. Betty was a warm and caring person and she touched so many lives. “
“My deepest Sympathy and Prayers. Be Blessed”
“We are deeply saddened to hear of Betty’s passing. She always had a smile on her face every time that we saw her. She was truly an amazing woman! She will be missed tremendously. To the family we express our deepest sympathy.”
“Dear Essie, I am so sorry for the loss of your Mom. You know we love you and our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. Betty & Bill Ritter”
“TO JAMES LOUIS AND FAMILY, SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, BETTY WAS A GOOD LADY AND WILL BE MISSED, GOD BLESS.”
“Steve and your entire family: I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers. God Bless.”
“The Mason family, I am so sorry for your loss. Just know things are going to get better. May God bless your family.”
“Doris, I am so sorry for your loss. I know that this is hard for you and your family, but trust and believe she is in God’s hands and He will take care of her and of you. Give your cares to the Lord and He will comfort the family in this time of loss. “
“”To the Mason Family:Wrap your arms around your heart in mourning of a wonderful lady. Open your heart to rejoice such a beautiful angel to watch over all of your. My prayers are with your. “
“To the Family, Sorry can’t be with you today on the CELEBRATION OF LIFE of Ms. Betty.. She was a very friendly person & she will be missed by many… Keep God first during this time & always… GOD is LOVE, Our Creator, Suppiler & Provider.. He is with you when you think you are alone .. Our God is everywhere… Talk to him ..He is listening….You are in my prayers.”
“Sorry . She was a great woman.”
“To the Mason Family: Betty will always be in our thoughts and prayers. She was truly a wonderful lady; always thinking of others before herself. Stay close to each otheer and turn to the Lord in prayer for peace and understanding. “
“To the Mason Family: You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”
“TO THE FAMILY: YOU HAVE OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY IN THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVE ONE. LOVE, MICHAEL,CATHY AND CIERA “
“To Essie and all the family…we want you to know that you have been in our thoughts and prayers. We send to you our love and hope that you will often think about all the great memories that you have with your mom. May this thought help to console you during this sad time in your life. “
“You are gone but not Forgotten grandma Betty, I love you and miss you “