Gloria Jean Bentley
October 9, 1939 ~ October 23, 2012
Services:
A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, October 26, 2012 at 12:00 PM in the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Callaway, MD with Brother Michael Middleton officiating. Interment will be private.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Friday, October 26, 2012 from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM in the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Callaway, MD.
Gloria Jean Bentley, 73, of Great Mills, passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2012, at her home surrounded by her family, after a very courageous battle with cancer. Jean was born in Baltimore, MD on October 9, 1939, the daughter of the late Carl F. Lettau and the late Ellen M. Lane Lettau. Jean moved to St. Mary’s County with her family in 1948 where she was raised. Jean was preceded in death by her brother Charles “Buzzy” Lettau and her sister Mary Katherine Lettau. She is survived by her brothers and sister, James Lettau (Phyllis) of Georgia, Shirley Johnson and Evelyn Decker (Danny) both of Recine, Wis., Virginia Shaw, William Lettau and Donald Lettau (Patty) all of Dameron, MD., numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. On March 15, 1958 she married and is survived by her loving and devoted husband Clyde T. “Bill” Bentley. Together they raised 6 children; Clyde “Tommy” Bentley, Jr. of Lexington Park, Timothy W. Bentley (Irene) of Mechanicsville, MD., Tina M. Heisner (Bob) of Hollywood, William “Billy” Bentley (Kim) of Leonardtown, MD, Barbara J. Lising (Raymon) of Great Mills, MD., Mary E. Ortiz (Santiago) of San Diego, California. They share 10 grandchildren: David Bentley, Ashley Webb, Timothy Bentley, Jr., Jessica Bentley, Mary Bentley, Shannon Moler, Rhonda Clark, Rickey Townsend, Jr., Ray Hayes, and William “Cody” Bentley. 7 Great-grandchildren: Jayden, Taylor, Tyler, Jade, Rickey III, Shawn and Ivan. Jean dedicated her life to Jehovah God on March 29, 1969, and remained one of Jehovah’s Witnesses for the remainder of her life. Her faith about her future was very strong and was very well known to all who came in contact with her. Jean loved spending time with her family, she was very well known for her wonderful heartwarming smile and warm loving and kind personality. She loved listening to her kindom music, reading, studying, sharing her bible, and playing draw something with her family. She so enjoyed drawing pictures for all her family, friends, doctors, nurses, and caregivers just to see them smile. Jean developed a close bond with her caregivers and considered them all a part of her extended family. She just loved the “smoochens” out of everyone. The family would like to express their gratitude for the care given by Hospice. The family will receive friends on Friday, October 26, 2012 from 11:00 AM – 12: 00 PM in the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Callaway, MD. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, October 26, 2012 at 12:00 PM in the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Callaway, MD with Brother Michael Middleton officiating. Pallbearers will be: Tom Bentley, Raymon Lising, Ray Hayes, Rickey Townsend, Jr., Timothy Bentley, Jr., and Cody Bentley. Honorary Pallbearers are: Billy Bentley, Tim Bentley, and Bob Heisner. A reception will follow at theValley Lee Fire House, Valley Lee, MD. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 1041 Rt. 3 North Building A, Gambrills, MD 21054, and/or Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Netcancerday.org.
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“With deepest sympathy, I am so very sorry for the passing away of Mom. We will always remember her as the greatest Mom. May God bless you and your family.”
“To Tommy and the Bentley family, We are very sorry for your loss and hope you find some comfort knowing your Mother is now at peace. “
“She will always be remembered , and will always be in our hearts . we all love her dearly , but she is in a better place looking down at us smiling , her beautiful smile . i love you all .”
“We love you so much…you will be missed ever so much BUT thought about even more. You are in good hands…see you later. Love you a bushel & a peck & a hug around the neck!”
“Our prayers and condolences go out to all of you during this difficult time”
“It’s so hard to know your gone! You were such a great person! We love you so much! You will always be in our thoughts! “
“My sincere condolences to the whole family!! Thoughts and prayers to all whole family!! What a great legacy your mother has left!!”
“Bill and Family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I will never forget you Bill, I still remember how you helped me through all the red tape and paperwork when Don died.If there’s ever anything that I can do to help please call on me (240-577-0562). Affectionately, Carmel”
“The world has lost a wonderful, loving, and caring Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, and friend who will forever be loved, missed, and fondly remembered. R.I.P. Aunt Jean knowing you made the world a better place for us all. “
“I am so sorry for your loss. I remember fondly the hours I spent playing at your house and how kind your mom was towards me. She always had lots of love and hugs for everyone. God Bless.”
“Timmy and Ashley and family, we were saddened to hear of the loss of your Grandmother, I can see by her last pictures that her grandchildren and great grandchildren gave her so much happiness. You all and your families will be in our thoughts and prayers. Love Jerry and Annette and family”
“My sincere condolences. I am so sorry for your loss and pray for your healing.. having just lost 2 parents I feel your pain. Sending lost of hugs, prayers and thoughts..”
“Barbara and family, so sorry for your loss. Peace, prayers, and blessings to you all. “
“Dear Tina, Sorry for the passing of your mom. In my thoughts and prayers. God Bless you and your family.”
“Barbara and family, I am so sorry fire you’re lose. My prayers go out to you.”
“Barb… you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers… may your wonderful memories carry you thru this difficult time and bring you some comfort.”
“There are no words that we can express during this time. Just know that you are in our thoughts and prayers!! ( Job 14:13-15)”
“Bill and family, So Sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.”
“TO THE BENTLEY FAMILY SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS “
“Bill and family, words can not express my thoughts over your loss. Your extended family at Eagle Systems is here for you.”
“Bill and family you are all in our prayers. May Jean rest in piece”
“You were one of greatest, sweetest, loving,witty, grandma’s ever!!!! you will be greatly missed but NEVER forgotten. I love you grandma with all my heart, till we meet again……”
“RIP Aunt Jean knowing you will be with Grandpa,Grandma, and my daddy gives some comfort. Will miss you but never forgotten. Xox and will keep all the rest of the family in my prays. “
“Words just dont do justice to what we want to say accept that our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time. (PSALMS 34:15,17-19) “
“To all the Bentley family. so sorry for your loss. My prayers and condolences go out to all of you. Love you all”
“To all the Bentley Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.”
“Bill and family, Take comfort-those who love will be reunited in eternity. God Bless.”
“My condolences to the entire family, may Ms. Bentley rest in peace.”
“Dear Bentley Family, We are so sorry for your loss. We look forward to seeing Jean alive and well again in the resurrection mentioned at John 5:28,29. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.”
“To the entire Bentley family, especially Tim, our thoughts and our prayers are with you and we wish we could be there in person. You have our very deepest sympathy.”
“To Bill Sr, Jr, Barbara and the entire Bentley family, sorry for your loss and our prayers and thoughts are with you.”
“I’m so sorry to loose my friend-chemo buddy.I will never forget the times we shared talking about our battle with this terrible cancer.We had it all fixed.What a great lady!My prayers go out to all the family.We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.God Bless you my “DEAR” friend. Corrine”
“We are sorry for the lost of an angel on earth. But will rejoice for the one wwho will watch over her family from a mountain on high. Our love and prayers go t the family in there time of need.”
“My condolences to the entire family, So Sorry for your loss, Sending lots of hugs, prayers and thoughts… “
“BILL,AND FAMILY MEMBERS may your memories and love for such a wonderful person stay strong and grow through the yrs. to come. Tommy,Tim,and Bill take good care of your dad he’s a damn good man.my prayers are with you all.Bill”coach”as you were always known to me. there are no words for me to type to embrace the love of your life.she was a very special lady. may she rest in peace”
“I love and miss you soooo much! You will forever be in my heart <3 "
“To Billy, Kim, Ray, Cody and the rest of the Bentley family, please accept my sincere condolences. I know this is a difficult time. My prayer is for God to give you all strength and peace at this time and for warm memories to fill your thoughts and make you smile.”
“I am so sorry to hear of Mrs. Bentley’s passing. May you find peace and comfort through your lasting memories of her. “
“Billy,Kim, Barbara,Raymond and Family, I am so sorry of the lose of your Mother,I knew what she meant to each and everyone of you. I had the pleasure of meeting her several times and must say she was nothing less then wonderful. My thought and Prayers are with you all. “
“To my whole family: not a day goes bye where I don’t think of “mom”, as I am sure you all do, but I keep in mind she is only taking a long nap and soon she will awake in paradise. When she does wake up, we must make sure we are there to receive her with arms wide open. We will get her a grizzly bear as she wanted for a pet so she could hug it as the bible promises animals will not be dangerous anymore. (Isaiah 11:6-9, New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures)”