Betty Louise Lacey
February 22, 1934 ~ April 4, 2013
Services:
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Monday, April 8, 2013 at 10:00 AM in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church Compton, MD with Fr. Brian Sanderfoot officiating. Interment will be held on Tuesday April 9, 2013 at 1:30 PM in Sacred Heart Catholic Church Cemetery Bushwood, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Sunday, April 7, 2013 from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home chapel with prayers recited at 3:00 PM.
Betty Louise Lacey, 79 of Leonardtown, MD formerly of 7th District, died on April 4, 2013 at her residence. Born February 22, 1934 in Washington, DC to the late Gilbert Farr and Alice Louise Atwell Moore. She was the loving wife of the late James Godfrey Lacey, Sr., whom she married in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Compton, MD.
Betty is survived by her children: Patricia Ann Kiser, Dala Lee (Sonny) Brecar, both of Mechanicsville, MD, James Godfrey (Barbara) Lacey, Jr. of Mississippi, Lucheria Amanda Fox, Mary Angela Bowles , Paula Ceilia (David)Lathroum, Katherine Lee (Danny) Kolbe all of Leonardtown, MD, Dudley Gilbert Lacey, Norman Albert (Luvina) both of Great Mills, MD, and John Benjamin (Ann) Lacey of Hollywood, MD, siblings; Kenneth Moore of Clinton, MD, Gilbert F. Moore of Colonial Beach, VA, and John Sotos of Chesterfield, VA, Betty is also survived by 24 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild. In addition to her parents and husband Betty was preceded in death by a son Francis Michael Lacey.
Betty was a Bus driver for the Center for Life Enrichment for 35 years retiring in 2004. She enjoyed Bingo, crafts, spending time with her family, and especially all of her grandchildren.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, April 7, 2013 from 2:00PM to 5:00PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home with prayers recited at 3:00PM. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Monday, April 8, 2013 at 10:00 AM in St. Francis Xavier Catholic church, Compton, MD with Father Bryan Sanderfoot officiating. Interment will take place on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at 1:30PM in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Bushwood, MD. Pallbearers will be; Michael Fox, Richy Fox, Danny Kolbe, Bobby Lacey, D.J. Lathroum, Jimbo Lacey, Ryan Bowles, and Jimmy Fox. Contributions may be made to the Cedar Lane Apartments, 22680 Cedar Lane Court, Leonardtown, MD 20650
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“So sorry for your loss May the Lord grant you peace and comfort in your time of such sorrow God Bless”
“To the entire Lacey family, we are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Hang on to all those wonderful memories and they will help you through. “
“To all of Betty’s family, I’m so sorry to hear about Betty. She was a wonderful person and will be missed. We had a great time as coworkers at TCLE and being great friends. God loved her like we did and he took her home with him. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Anything I can do please call.”
“Betty was a bus driver for The Center for Life Enrichment. She was missed by your consumers when she retired. She was a good woman and my prayers go out to her family and friends. Rest in peace Betty.”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family. “
“Paula, and family I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. She was a very nice lady.Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.If there is anything that I can do, I’m just a phone call away. “
“My Deepest Sympathy to Her Family!! May It Comfort You to Know That Others Care and Share In Your Sorrow!! XOXOXOX”
“Kathy, Biff, and family , we are sorry to hear about your mom .Our thoughts and prayers are with you . If you need anything we are here for you .”
“I am so sorry for your loss,she was a great woman.”
“So sorry to hear of your loss Johnny, Ann and family. “
“Johnny and Ann, I am sorry for your loss. As you know, I know how hard it is to lose your Mom. God Bless you all!”
“To Bettys family, we are so sorry for your loss. She was one tough lady for all she has been through but God will take care of her now and she will suffer no more. Praying for the family and that you always hold on to all the good memories.Love, Dreama & George”
“Kathy and Family, I am sorry to hear about the passing of Ms. Lacey. She was a very sweet lady and she will be missed. I pray GOD gives you all the strength to get through this difficult time. You’re in my thoughts and prayers. She’ll always be with you because she’s in your hearts!”
“Dala So sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. The pain will lessen with the passage of time. If we can do anything please don’t hesitate to ask. Ron & Brenda”
“So sorry to hear of the loss of ‘Nanny Lacey’….our thoughts and prayers are with the Lacey Family.”
“We all will miss Nanny and will Cherish the many memories we share together. BINGO”
“Johnny and Dudley, I’m very sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. May memories of her during good times bring some comfort.”
“Butch and family, We are sad to hear of the passing of your mother. Your entire family will be in our prayers.”
“Expressions of sympathy are offered to the family during this difficult time. Sincerely”
“To The entire family, Just wanted to say how sorry we are of the passing of your Mother. She was a beautiful lady, Great Mom, Grandmother. She has always had a special place in my heart, as well as the rest of the family. God bless you all & may God be with you at this time, & help heal the pain. I love you all.”
“We have lost another good one. Mrs Lacey was loved by all her therapist at SMNC. We had many laughs and a good time working with her. She will forever hold a special place in our hearts. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of her family. She will be missed but here memories will live on. Rest in peace Betty Lacey. We love you!”
“Norman,Luvina,and Lacey Family-my thoughts and prayers are with you. Be assured that this wonderful Lady shares Gods eternal space and looks down on all of you with a smile. She has touched many lives in many ways and will be remembered always.God Bless.”
“Johnny, Butch and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. If you need anything we are always here for you.”
“Johnny, Butch and family. We are saddened to hear of your moms passing, please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. RIP Mrs. Lacey, May God Bless you all always.”
“Paula, I am so sorry for the Loss of Your Wonderful Mother, I wiss seeing her at Bingo at Father Andrew White School. She is in Heaven I no After working so hard all those years taking care of the People at Center for Enrichment Life , Take’s Special People to do that Job & Your Mom Was a Angel on Earth Driving the Children around. Love you , Roy”
“Butch, Michael, Richy and Lacey family, we are so sorry to hear of the loss of Mrs. Lacey. She was a wonderful lady. She is at peace now without pain. We will keep your family in our prayers. God Bless!”
“Paula, Paula, Butch, Johnny, and the rest of the family please know my prayers are with you during this difficult time, your mom was one of a kind, God bless you all “
“Sorry to hear of Mrs. Lacey’s passing. “
“Dala, So sorry to hear of your mothers passing. My thoughts & prayers go out to You & your family.”
“To Paula, Butch, Kathy, Dala and the rest of the family so sorry for the loss of your mom are thoughts and prayers go out to the family “
“I worked with Betty many years ago at SMCDC. She was always an advocate for all the folks she served. My prayers to her family.”
“Sorry to hear Johnny about your Mothers passing. . We are thinking of you. “