Elizabeth Lee "Betty" Thomas
November 12, 1950 ~ October 8, 2024
Elizabeth Lee Thomas, “Betty”, of Loveville, MD, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2024 on her family farm in Loveville, MD. Born on November 12, 1950, in Leonardtown, MD, she was the daughter of the late Mary Rita Owens and the late John Edgar Joy, Sr. Betty was the loving wife of Carlyle George Thomas II, whom she married on September 6, 1969, in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Morganza, MD. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her son, Lawrence “Bryan” Thomas, Sr. of Loveville, MD, her siblings Ruth Coombs of Loveville, MD and John Edgar Joy, Jr. of Arizona, her daughter-in-law, Patricia “Trisha” Thomas, her grandchildren Derrick Thomas, Lawrence “Bryan” Thomas, Jr., Kayla Thomas, and Faith Thomas, and her great grandchildren, Waylen, Addison, Dayton, and Landon.
Betty was a lifelong St. Mary’s County, MD resident and graduated from Chopticon High School in 1968. She was a front desk receptionist at a dental office for 48 years, retiring in 2016. Betty was active in the community as a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Morganza, MD and the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary, serving as Chaplain for the last four years, as well as serving as an election judge for 52 years. Betty worked as an auctioneer clerk for many years; during this time, she worked for Rodney Thompson, Chesapeake Auction House, and Ronnie Farrell. Most of all, Betty loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren and cherished the time they spent together.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, with the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary Prayers recited at 7:00 PM, in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD, where a funeral service will immediately follow with Father David Beaubien officiating. Interment will be private.
Contributions may be made to the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 50, Leonardtown, MD 20650 or Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.
Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home and Cremation Services, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
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I’m so sorry to hear of Betty’s passing. She was such a pleasure to be around at the auctions. I loved her care free personality. You will be missed my friend.
So sorry to hear of Betty’s passing.
I am so sorry about Betty. I grow up with Betty being a neighbor. we spent many good times together. Will keep family in my prayers hold tight to her memories
Bryan & Trish , George and Family we are heartbroken of the loss of Granny ! Our kids absolutely loved her ! She welcomed them in her heart as grandchildren! I will miss seeing her patrolling 247 and Bishop rd on the Golf Cart lol that’s what she said she was doing! We are sending big hugs and lots of prayers to you all !
We are sorry to hear about Aunt Betty’s passing. We will miss her and keep her in our prayers.
To ALL members of Betty Lee’s family: Earth has no sorrow that Heaven Cannot Heal. There is an old saying of mine, You Always Remember the NICE People. Betty Lee was one of those people. Kind, Pleasant, always rushing but always ready to pass a few words. God has received a Lovely Red Headed Angel.
Rest In Peace Dear Friend.. Elizabeth ANN Bowles
My thoughts and prayers are with Betty Lee’s family, friends and neighbors during this time of sorrow. Treasure all of the wonderful memories that you created with her. Those wonderful memories will comfort you in the days ahead.
Betty Lee always had a smile on her face and was always willing to lend a helping hand when needed. Loveville has lost another long time resident who will be remembered by all for the kind and loving person that she was.
Rest in peace Betty Lee.
Our Deepest Sympathy to Betty’s family.
St. Leonard Company 7 Alarmers.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
The Officers and Members of the Cobb Island VFD & EMS Auxiliary
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Everyone loved Ms. Betty !! RIP….
So sorry to learn of Betty’s passing. She was a good friend and fun to be with. Always enjoyed talking with her at her work and when she walked with Mrs. Patterson. Loveville has lost a special person. Deepest sympathy to all her family.
Bryan and Trisha, my deepest sympathy and prayers during the most difficult days ahead. May your sweet memories continue to comfort and bring everlasting peace to you both. Much love from Diane and Aunt Ada.
My condoluences to the Thomas family. Betty you will be truely missed. I will keep you in my prayers Bryan, Patricia, Kayla and Faith.
Jeffrey Shepherd and Courtney Barton
Ennis, Texas
We so loved Ms.Betty, I was looking for her at the county fair this year and missed running into her. I make her pound cake every christmas. Always loved running into her. Our sympathies to your family. Jill & Chris Peabody
We were so sorry to hear the news of Betty’s passing. A donation will be made to the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department and Hospice of St. Mary’s in her name.
To the Family of Betty .I’m so sorry for your loss -I have know Betty for a long time . she was a great Lady always Happy and full of life May she RIP God bless
Prayers for Betty’s friends and family. Rip Betty.
Bryan and Tricia and Betty’s siblings and husband, George:
Sincerest condolences to all. She would always greet you with her smile and always ask how you were. Hugs and prayers to all.
Cathy Mattingly and family
I remember Betty from Dr. Kaplan’s office when I took my daughter to her appointments. She was truly a gem of a lady. While I was in the waiting room, we would talk about dinner recipes, and how she loved to go to the high school plays. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Remembering all the fun we had playing Pitch at Betty Lee’s home with her mom and dad (Rita and John), her Aunt Irene and Uncle Al and Aunt Gladys. Those were the good ol’ days. I won’t forget all the amazing dinners Rita made for the family. My condolences to your family from Cousin Mike.
Ruth&John&Family&FRIENDS
Our thoughts and prayers for everyone on the loss of
BETTY. Remember the good old days and hanging out at rita and john*s house growing up….Keep her MEMORIES alive.
ELAINE&JOE COPSEY from Chestertown,md….