Betty Jeanne Linthicum's Obituary
Betty Jeanne Linthicum, age 89, of Rehoboth Beach, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 21, 2018 at Brandywine Senior Living in Rehoboth Beach.
She was born in Washington, DC, the daughter of the late Robert Emmett O’Brien and Elizabeth V. (Franklin) O’Brien.
Betty graduated from Richard Montgomery High School in 1947 and lived most of her life in Wheaton, MD. She worked as the comptroller for a real estate developer in Montgomery County for over 35 years before retiring and later moving to her home in Rehoboth Beach in 2005. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who cherished her family above all. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Betty was predeceased by her parents, Emmett and Elizabeth; and her sisters, Pat, Joan and Mary Louise. She is survived by her children: Deborah Smith (Dean), and Michael Linthicum (Richard Garcia); her granddaughters, Stacie Smith (Matthew Hallowell), and Meghan Sylvester (Mark); and her great grandson, Dominic Sylvester.
Services will be private.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Betty’s memory to Vitas Healthcare, 30265 Commerce Drive; Millsboro, DE 19966.
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