Barbara "Snizzles" Lee Wetzel, 75, of La Plata, MD passed away at her residence on March 27, 2014. Born on August 31, 1938 in Leonardtown, MD, she was the loving daughter of the late William Edward and Essie Eulalia Downs Owens.

Barbara is survived by her children; Linda Thompson of Lexington Park, MD, Kristina Huckabee of Indian Head, MD, Paul Wetzel (Mary), Alan Wetzel (Lori), both of Mechanicsville, MD, Cheri Wetzel of Plattsmouth, NE, Patrick Wetzel (Aaron Kaburick) of New York, NY, 7 grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild. Sisters; Gladys Pilkerton and Betty Woods.

She is preceded in death by her siblings; Mary Catherine, Mitchell Owens, Regina Wilhemina Owens, Rita Owens, Irene Robertson, Lindy Owens, Francis Walter Owens, Donald Edward Owens, Jack Owens, and Bob Owens.

Barbara graduated from Margaret Brent and Graduated from Charles County Community College in 1985, she earned her Associates of Science Degree in Nursing. She worked as a registered Nurse at Civista Medical Center, retiring after 26 years in 2003.

Barbara belonged to TOPS, and was an avid crossword puzzle solver, avid Redskin fan, and she loved all sports.

The family will receive friends on Monday, March 31, 2014 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at 10:00 AM in Sacred Heart Catholic Church La Plata, MD with Father Robert Buchmeier and Father Ron Potts con celebrating. Interment will follow in Queen of Peace Catholic Cemetery Helen, MD. Pallbearers: Paul Huckabee, Eric Wetzel, Kenneth Woods, Glenn Woods, Kevin Woods, and Henry Washington. Honorary Pallbearers; Jennifer Rettig, Devon Dawson, Hannah Wetzel, Erin Wetzel, Sallie Wetzel, and Kristen Wetzel.

Contributions may be made to Catholic Charities, 513 Charles St., La Plata, MD 20646, and/ or Hospice of Charles County, 2505 Davis Road, Waldorf, MD. 20603.

Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD.