Lillian Marie Courtney, 84, of Loveville, MD was called to rest on February 18, 2009.

Born on March 18, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Emma Stevens. She received her education at the Jarboeson School, where she later made a living as a homemaker. She was a devoted wife, mother and friend. She was baptized at St. John's Catholic Church, but later became a longtime member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church.

On August 31, 1941 she married James Alexander Courtney, Sr. and from that union they were blessed with seventeen children. She loved to cook, attend gospel concerts and yard sales. Her favorite TV shows were All My Children and Passions. She also enjoyed bus trips, shopping and hanging out with the "Try Me Club." The one thing she enjoyed most was entertaining family and friends. Her favorite holidays were Thanksgiving and Christmas where you were sure to always find a good, nice home cooked meal.

Lillian is survived by her seventeen children; James A. Courtney, Paul D. Courtney, Joseph D. Courtney (Mary), Francis X. Courtney, Michael E. Courtney (Michelle), Ray A. Courtney, Joseph L. Courtney, George B. Courtney (Kim), Alan R. Courtney (Tina), Andrew L. Courtney, Thomas E. Courtney (Barbara), Audrey A. Courtney, Victoria E. Goldring (J.C.), Barbara A. Courtney, Theresa D. Courtney, Elaine M. Dickerson (Francis), and Cecilia B. Wills (James),49 grandchildren, 67 great grandchildren, 31 great-great grandchildren, two sisters; Mary M. Bowman and Frances Israel and a host of family and friends. She was preceded in death by five siblings; Gladys Young, Emily Barnes, Bertha Stevens, Joseph Somerville and Elmer Somerville and three grand-children.

Family will receive friends on Thursday, February 26, 2009 from 8:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. in St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 29119 Point Lookout Road, Morganza, MD 20660. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. with Reverend Keith Woods as the celebrant. Interment will follow in Queen of Peace Cemetery, Helen, MD.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.,Leonardtown, MD.