Elizabeth Ann Beavan "Betty Ann" "MomMom", 74, of Leonardtown died peacefully Sept. 20, 2011 at St. Mary's Hospital surrounded by her family. Born Nov. 10, 1936 at St. Providence Hospital, Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of the late Calvert Ignatius Norris and Mary Elizabeth Gatton Norris.

Betty Ann is survived by her husband, Bernard "Bernie" F. Beavan, whom she married Apr 2, 1956 at Our Lady's Church, Medley's Neck, in Leonardtown, MD.

She is also survived by her children, Bernard I. Beavan (wife Shawn) of Leonardtown, Deborah E. Pilkerton (husband Ricky) of Hollywood, Catherine A. Beckwith (husband Tim) of Hollywood, Sharon L. Korb (husband Tom) of Mechanicsville, and Joseph S. Beavan (wife Jessica) of Leonardtown; ten grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and her siblings, Calvert B. Norris (wife Emily) of Mechanicsville, Mary Lou Mattei (husband Bob) of Leonardtown, John E. Norris (wife Donna) of Compton, and Joan Payne (husband George) of Helen.

She was preceded in death by her siblings, William A. Norris (wife Becky) and Robert I. Norris (wife Myrtle Ann).

Betty Ann was a lifelong resident of St. Mary's County. She graduated from St. Mary's Academy. She started work at the early age of fifteen as a waitress for Abell's Wharf Restaurant and later for Duke's Restaurant where she met her husband Bernie. In 1954, she began working for C & P Telephone Company in Leonardtown, retiring in 1958 to raise her family. In 1977, once all her children were in school, Betty Ann went to work for W R. Blair, Inc. in sales and later for ManTech International in the administration department. She retired in 2002.

Betty Ann's greatest love was for her family. Her primary focus in life was her children and grandchildren; always putting them first. She enjoyed spending time with them at family gatherings, school, and sporting events or just sitting at her home and listening to whatever was on their mind.

The family will receive friends for Betty Ann's Life Celebration on Friday, September 23, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be recited at 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady's Church, Medley's Neck, in Leonardtown on Sept 24 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Our Lady's Church.

Pallbearers will be Randy S. Pilkerton, Brian F. Beavan, Thomas J. Korb, Jr., Kevin M. Pilkerton, Jack D. Beckwith, Timothy A. Beckwith, and Matthew S. Hunley. Honorary Pallbearers will be Danielle M. Hunley, Ashley E. Beckwith, Jena L. Korb, Brie-ann N. Beavan, and Trace A. Beavan.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department, Inc., P.O. Box 50, 22733 Lawrence Avenue, Leonardtown, MD 20650 or the Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad, Inc., P.O. Box 299, 22855 Lawrence Avenue, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Arrangements provided by Brinsfield Funeral Home.