Betty Lou Loeffler, 73, of Mechanicsville, MD and formerly of Brandywine, MD passed away on January 10, 2015 at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home in Charlotte Hall, MD. She was born on August 28, 1941 in Remington, VA to the late James Edward and the late Annie Pearl (Figgins) Edward.

Betty retired as a substitute public school teacher for Prince George's County and later worked in special education and with the guidance counselor at Gwynn Park High School in P.G. County. She also worked as a dispatcher with a moving company for two years. Later Betty went on to substitute at White Marsh Elementary School in St. Mary's County.

Betty enjoyed spending weekends with her husband boating and taking walks with her children. Betty was an Arizona Cardinal's fan.

Betty is survived by her husband of 45 years, Thomas William Loeffler, Sr.; children, Thomas William Loeffler, Jr. (Joanne), Steve T. Loeffler and Sharon M. Moore (Randy, Sr.); two grandchildren, Daniel Moore and Randy Moore, Jr. "RJ"; and two great grandchildren, James Moore and Hailey Moore.

Family and friends will be received to celebrate Betty's life during a viewing and visitation on Monday, January 19, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, P.A., 30195 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622. A Funeral Service will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Monday at the funeral home. Interment will be held on Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, 11301 Crain Highway, Cheltenham, Maryland 20623.

Memorial contributions in Betty's memory may be made to: Charlotte Hall Veterans Home, 29449 Charlotte Hall Road, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622. Arrangements provided by Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home.