Cora Mae Madden
July 22, 1928 ~ December 28, 2013
Services:
A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, January 3, 2014 at 10:00AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD with Deacon Bill Nickerson officiating. Interment will be private.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 2, 2014 from 5:00PM to 8:00PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD.
Cora Mae Madden, 85, of Callaway, MD passed away on December 28, 2013 at her residence. Born on July 22, 1928 in Seat Pleasant, MD, she was the loving daughter of the late William Bettisand Alice Burnham Ward. Cora is survived by her loving Husband Barry “Glenn” Madden children; Mert Torres (Jose) of Hyattsville, MD., Gail Hamilton of Lexington Park, MD, Pamela Madden of Tall Timbers, MD, 4 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchildren. Siblings; Jack Bettis of New Orleans, LA, David Burnham of New Haven, CT, Bernice Neilson of Woodstock, VA, Margie Bettis of Silver Spring, MD, and Allen Bettis of VA. Cora is preceded in death by her siblings; Charlie Bettis of Hagerstown, MD, Bernard Bettis of Appleton, ME, James and Everett Bettis both of Seat Pleasant, MD. Cora moved from Lanham, MD to St. Mary’s County in 1978, and was a homemaker.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 2, 2014 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD with Deacon Bill Nickerson officating. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, January 3, 2014 at 10:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD with Deacon Bill Nickerson officiating. Interment will be private.
Contributions may be made to the Optimist Club of Solmons Island P.O. Box 1014 Lusby, MD 20659, and/ or Optimist Club on Hollywood, MD.
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“TO THE MADDEN FAMILY, WE ARE SO SOEEY FOR YOUR LOSS.CORA WAS SUCH A KIND LADY I ENJOYED TALKING WITH HER WHEN WE WOULD BE AT THE REUNION IN MYRTLE BEACH.SHE IS AT PEACE NOW. R.I.P. MY FRIEND “
“So sorry for your loss Gail and Pam and the rest of your family.You are in our prayers and thoughts.Heaven has a beautiful new angel.”
“Heartfelt condolences to all who loved Ms. Cora . What a spirited lady, always with a kind work and compliment for others , even as her own health failed. It was easy to love her and she will be sorely missed. Prayers for comfort for her family.”
“Aunt Cora you will be missed. Love you.”
“60 YRS AGO I MET CORA IN MAINE I JUST LOVED HER EVERY DAY TILL THIS DAY .WILL ALWAYS LOVE HER AS MY SISTER NOT AN INLAW . RIP SIS AND FRIEND.”
“To Gail and family. The loss of a Mother is profound and opens a whole new chapter in our lives. She helped make you who you are today. Her memory will carry you through. We love you.”
“So sorry to hear of Cora’s passing. What a sweet lady! Wishing you all peaceful hearts.”
“At this time of loss hope you will find comfort in the thought that your loved one is now in a place of peace.I loved Cora from the time I first met her. She was a dear sweet lady with a smile and a kind word for everyone. Gail and family you have my deepest sympathy.”
“Pam, Jeffery, Ashley, Gail, and entire Madden family my heart and prayers go out to your entire family. No words and can express my truest condolences at this time, I am very sorry for your loss. “
“Gail, Pam and family, We are lifting you up in prayer. May God’s grace give you peace.”
“So sorry for the Family & Friends of Cora. Mom was loved by all she came in contact with. I loved Mom with all my heart and soul, and will miss not only my Mom but my best friend. A SPECIAL LADY, now I have another ANGEL to watch over me.”
“Aunt Cora was a loving and very giving friend and I will miss her so very much. please give my love to my dad, Bernard my brother, James. God speed you are loved.”
“May the Lord bless and keep our dearest Cora in his kind and loving embrace. To Glenn and to Gail, as well as all the family members I send hugs and prayers. We have loved Cora so much at Loffler and have missed her and Glenn for the longest time! God be with you, dearest lady. “
“Prayers go out to the entire family, and condolences to all Mrs. Madden knew and touched, for such a loss is difficult. I will be thinking of you Pam, and all of your siblings, children and grandchildren. Peace be with you.”
“TO the Madden family i would like to send my condolences for the loss of a wonderful lady whom i met at the loffler senior center with her wonderful husband Glen may God Bless you all.”
“Prayers are with you and the entire family”
“Don Hyde and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. She is at peace now. Gail and Glenn are prayers are with you and famlies.”
“Thoughts and prayers go out to the family”