Mrs. Mildred "Mickey" Byrne Stevenson, age 91, died May13, 2010 at her residence in Lusby, MD. She was born in Gaithersburg, MD on March 14, 1919 to the late Walter Clifton Byrne and Erma Cecil Kanode Byrne. After losing her mother, she was raised by her Aunt and Uncle, Rosabell & Clay Plummer of Gaithersburg.

Preceding her in death was her husband William E. Stevenson, who passed away on June 16, 1986; two brothers, John Robert Byrne and Walter Clifton Byrne and two sisters, Ruth Townsend and Edythe Rose Byrne.

She graduated from Gaithersburg High School and attended Strayer Business School, graduating with an associate degree. Mildred was employed by Standard Oil Company in Washington, D.C. and then after meeting her husband and marrying on October 7, 1948, she served as a Corporate Officer for Viers Mill Exxon, their 35 year family owned business.

Mickey was the family's foundation and had a deep commitment to her heritage. She practiced a deep faith and church experiences were a large part of her life including teaching Sunday school and singing in the church choir. Music was always an important part of her daily life and it gave her much pleasure. Mickey loved to connect with both family and friends, sharing her genealogy and the many related family stories. In 1960, with her husband and family she began to enjoy the Calvert County and Drum Point area, including boating, fish fries, crab feasts, flower and vegetable gardening and socializing with family and friends.

She is survived by her daughter, Susan L. Stevenson of Lusby, MD; her son Jeffrey K. and his wife Sharon L. Stevenson of Burtonsville, MD; her granddaughters Keri, Kelsey and Kimberly; her nieces Kay Seidenspinner and Betty Lou Caldwell; her nephews James C. Britt and Robert Byrne and her long time friend Alice Hayden.

A memorial Service will be held on Saturday June 5th at 10:30 AM at Solomons United Methodist Church, 14454 Solomons Island Road, Solomons, MD with Dr. Phillip Logan officiating. Interment will be private.

Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the Calvert Marine Museum, where she was a life member, P.O. Box 97, Solomons, MD 20688 www.calvertmarinemuseum.com/donations or to Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 "Donations are encouraged on-line at www.calverthospice.org".

Arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home.