Elizabeth Ann Kolwey
Elizabeth Ann Kolwey
November 4, 1936 ~ July 28, 2014
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, August 2, 2014 at 10:00 AM in St. John’s Catholic Church Hollywood, MD with Father Ray Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Friday, August 1, 2014 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD.
Elizabeth Ann Kolwey age 77 of Hollywood, MD passed away on July 28th, 2014 after a twenty year battle with Parkinson’s disease at the Hospice House in Callaway, MD.
Betty Ann was born to Jim and Elizabeth (Greaser) Miller on November 4, 1936 in Kingwood, WV. Her mother died when she was two, and her father later remarried Anna (Loss) when Betty Ann was eight. Anna lovingly raised her thereafter.
Betty Ann worked at the 1st National Bank in Morgantown, WV where she met Herman Kolwey. They were married on August 11, 1963 in Howesville, WV and moved to Lexington Park, MD. They recently celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary in August of 2013.
Betty Ann is survived by her husband, Herman, son Jimmy (Cindy) Kolwey, and daughter Sandy (Dave) Adams all of Hollywood, MD. Her grandchildren Daniel Kolwey, Catie Kolwey and Sam Adams. She is also survived by her sisters Ginger (Charles) Shaw of Burke, VA and Chris (Frenchy) Choquette of Ramona, CA. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by a sister and brother-in-law, Tillie and John Buric, of Gaithersburg, MD.
Betty Ann enjoyed spoiling her grandkids, square dancing, camping trips, painting, decoupage and arts & crafts. She was a member of the Craft Guild working at Cecil’s Old Mill and the Christmas Country Store. She also worked at Doug’s Hobby shop and went on to be an Owner/Operator of The Hobby Stop.
The family will receive friends on Friday, August 1, 2014 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited by Father Keith Woods at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, August 2, 2014 at 10:00 AM in St. John’s Catholic Church with Father Ray Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, MD 20650, St. John’s Catholic Church 43927 St. John’s Road Hollywood, MD 20636, and St. Joseph Catholic Church 29119 Point Lookout Road Morganza, MD 20660.
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November 4, 1936 ~ July 28, 2014
Elizabeth Ann Kolwey age 77 of Hollywood, MD passed away on July 28th, 2014 after a twenty year battle with Parkinson’s disease at the Hospice House in Callaway, MD.
Betty Ann was born to Jim and Elizabeth (Greaser) Miller on November 4, 1936 in Kingwood, WV. Her mother died when she was two, and her father later remarried Anna (Loss) when Betty Ann was eight. Anna lovingly raised her thereafter.
Betty Ann worked at the 1st National Bank in Morgantown, WV where she met Herman Kolwey. They were married on August 11, 1963 in Howesville, WV and moved to Lexington Park, MD. They recently celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary in August of 2013.
Betty Ann is survived by her husband, Herman, son Jimmy (Cindy) Kolwey, and daughter Sandy (Dave) Adams all of Hollywood, MD. Her grandchildren: Daniel Kolwey, Catie Kolwey and Sam Adams. She is also survived by her sisters Ginger (Charles) Shaw of Burke, VA and Chris (Frenchy) Choquette of Ramona, CA. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by a sister and brother-in-law, Tillie and John Buric, of Gaithersburg, MD.
Betty Ann enjoyed spoiling her grandkids, square dancing, camping trips, painting, decoupage and arts & crafts. She was a member of the Craft Guild working at Cecil’s Old Mill and the Christmas Country Store. She also worked at Doug’s Hobby shop and went on to be an Owner/Operator of The Hobby Stop.
The family will receive friends on Friday, August 1, 2014 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited by Father Keith Woods at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, August 2, 2014 at 10:00 AM in St. John’s Catholic Church with Father Ray Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, MD 20650, St. John’s Catholic Church 43927 St. John’s Road Hollywood, MD 20636, and St. Joseph Catholic Church 29119 Point Lookout Road Morganza, MD 20660.
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“Sandy and family. I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts. Please let me know if there is anything I can do. I’m only a phone call away. “
“Herm, Jimmy, Sandy and family, We are keeping all of you in our prayers. Our memories go back many years to Elm Court. May Betty rest in peace. Please let us know if we can do anything.”
“Sorry about your loss will keep you in our prayers”
“So sorry for your loss. I only knew her for a short time. I really enjoyed our talks when doing her hair she was a very special loving lady. We will surely miss her our prayers to the family. (Nancy & George)”
“Herm, Sandy, Jimmy and family, You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Bettys smile and warmth will be missed. Know now she is in peace and I am sure watching over her loving family.”
“Please accept our heartfelt condolences, I am sure words cannot begin to express the sadness you are feeling right now, but the NTA employees of PMA-274 are here for you and we are praying for you to get through this. God bless you and may the soul of your Mother rest in everlasting peace”
“I will offer my mass and communion tomorrow for your mom. You are all in my prayers.”
“Sandy and family, You are in our thoughts and prayers. May you find strength and peace in the right time. We are here for you.”
“Uncle Herm, Jimmy, Sandy…I know my wonderful Aunt/Godmother, Betty, is watching over us all and we will keep her in our hearts. Love you lots.”
“Sandy and family – Keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers. Hoping before long you can smile through your tears at all your wonderful memories together. ‘God’s gift of time: We all need a time to grieve – quiet time for reflection to sift through memories and come to grips with what happened. We all need a time for tears, not for the one who is now at peace in heaven, but for ourselves as we realize that things will never be the same. We all need a time to just “be”, when we can open ourselves to God and let the reassurance of His everlasting love start to heal our broken hearts.’ “
“Sandy and Family I am so sorry for your loss. May God wrap his arms around you and your family during this time. Please know that your NTA family is here for you too. God Bless “
“What a beautiful soul God has called Home. It has been such a pleasure getting to know Betty & Herm and taking care of her even though it was only once a week. RIP my little lady.”
“Sandy and Family, Sorry for the loss of your Mom. Keep all the great memories close to your heart. Will keep your family in prayers during this sad time.”
“We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.”
“Mr. Kolwey, I am sorry to hear of your wife’s passing. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.”
“Sandy and Family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours at this most difficult time. Your Mom fought the good fight and is now at peace. That is a happy thought. You are in my heart during this time of sadness.”
“Dear Sandy and family, We send our sincere sympathies to all of you and wishes that your memories of good times will help you heal. Will continue to keep you in our hearts and prayers. “
“Sandy, Dave, Sammy and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. May you find comfort in the family and friends that surround you during the days ahead, knowing that your mother touched and inluenced so many.”
“Our conolences and prayers for the Happy repose of the soul of Elizabeth. Take care Herm and Sam.”
“Sandy and family, my sincerest condolences and prayers going out to you on the loss of your mom. There is never a good time or an easy time to lose a parent regardless of age or health but know that she is in a much better place. You have an amazing guardian angel now. “
“Dear Sandy and family, we all know that day will come when the Lord calls our parents home, yet just knowing that day will come doesn’t make things any easier. Our heartfelt prayers go out to you and your family in your loss. However, I pray you find comfort knowing your loss is Heavens gain (John 14: 1-4). May God Bless you and keep you. “
“Jimmy and Cindy and the rest of your families my thoughts and prayers are with you. Time does heal a little but the love never goes away. “
“Herm, Jimmy, Sandy, and family, We are so very sorry for the loss of your beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Betty Ann was one of the sweetest, kindest, and fun loving souls we ever had the privilege of knowing. She always had a smile for you and some fun and mischief if you were lucky!! So many memories and stories. We are so grateful to have been friends and neighbors for so many wonderful years. Our children were especially fortunate to have Betty Ann in their lives – we still treasure and cherish the special ornaments that she made for our children and they still have a special place on our tree. We will remember her always. Rest in peace, dear friend. “
“Mr. Kolwey, Jimmy, Sandy and family. We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep her and all of you in our prayers. “
“To the Kolwey family, I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. May God be with you during this difficult time.”
“Jimmy, Cindy, and Kolwey family – So sorry to hear about Mrs. Kolwey. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.”
“Jimmy and Cindy, so very sorry for your loss… You all are in our thoughts and prayers.”
“Jimmy and Sandy, Your mother was such a lovely person and always was so nice to me (and very patient when I tried my hand at square dancing). My thoughts are with you and your families during this difficult time.”
“Please accept my condolences for your loss. My family and myself have included you in our prayers.She is at peace and home now. Herman and family , I’m here if you all need anything”