Betty Armentrout Williams, 78
Betty Armentrout Williams, 78 of California, MD, died on Thursday, September 2, 2004 at St. Mary’s Nursing Center, Leonardtown, MD.

Born on February 26, 1926 in Tacoma Park, MD, she was the daughter of the late Russell Hull Armentrout, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Crompton Armentrout.

Mrs. Williams moved to St. Mary’s County on August 26, 1977 from Silver Spring, MD after visiting the county for many years she decided to make it her home. She was a member of the Solomon’s United Methodist Church, Solomon’s, MD. She had attended the parish when there were only 11 parishioners in the church. She was active in the Women’s Craft Club at her church. Her enjoyments were sewing, crafts and crossword puzzles. Her greatest enjoyment was spending time with her family and friends.

In addition to her husband Bernard Alexander Williams whom she married on April 10, 1943 in Ellicott City, MD, two daughters, Brenda Lee Simmons of Chestertown, MD and Kathleen Williams of Columbia, MD, one sister, Nancy Watson of Pauley’s Island, SC and a brother, Russell Hull Armentrout, Jr. of New Orleans, LA, six grandchildren, Richard Gordon, Christopher Gordon, Scott Gordon, Ryan Gordon, Jenny Helmbold and Andrew Helmbold, eight great grandchildren also survive.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 11, 2004 at 11:00 am at the Solomon’s United Methodist Church, Solomon’s, MD. The Pastor John Williams will officiate. Interment will be private.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, of Maryland, 14435 Cherry Lane Court, Suite 310, Laurel, MD 20707-4959.