Betty Lou Curran, 85, of Solomons, MD passed away on November 17, 2015 in Prince Frederick, MD.

She was born on November 14, 1930 in Solomons, MD to the late Frederick and Amy Langley Lankford. Betty Lou was born and raised in Solomons and graduated from Our Lady Star of the Sea Academy. She was the loving wife of the late John Patrick Curran whom she married on March 28, 1947.

Betty Lou is survived by her children, Mark Curran and wife Darlene of Jacksonville, FL, Eileen Weems and husband Douglas of Prince Frederick, MD, Marlene Leone and husband Mario of St. Leonard, MD, Donna Oliff and husband Jack of Owings, MD, Michael Curran and wife Mary Ellen of Dunkirk, MD, Katherine Langley of Solomons, MD and Joseph Curran of Dunkirk, MD; seventeen grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and siblings, Raymond Lankford and Patricia O'Rourke. In addition to her parents and husband John, Betty Lou was preceded in death by her son, Patrick, granddaughter, Katherine Curran Martin, and siblings, Fred Lankford, Gordon Lankford, Jim Lankford, and Sylvia Woodall.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, November 22, 2015 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the Rausch Funeral Home, 20 American Lane, Lusby, MD 20657 with prayers recited at 3:45 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Monday, November 23, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady Star of the Sea Historic Catholic Church, Solomons, MD. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady Star of the Sea School, P.O. Box 560, Solomons, MD 20688. Arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home.