Betty Jane (Griffith) Hennessey

March 17, 1929- October 5, 2017

Betty Hennessey, 88, a resident of Severna Park, Maryland for more than 50 years, passed away peacefully following a long illness.

Mrs. Hennessey grew up in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania.  She graduated from Kennett High School in 1947 and subsequently completed a Stenographic course at Goldey-Beacom College in Wilmington, Delaware.  Following her marriage to Richard (Dick) Klein Hennessey in 1960, they relocated and settled in Severna Park, Maryland.  They resided in Severna Forest and were charter members of the Severna Park United Methodist Church.

Betty worked as a Legal Secretary and retired from Anne Arundel County Government in 1992.  After the loss of her husband in 1995, she pursued many activities including visiting family and friends, traveling and playing Bridge.  In addition, she was a member of the "Every Other Thursday" Ladies Duckpin League for over 15 years.  In 2015, illness forced her to leave her much-loved home and move to Brightview Severna Park, where she lived until her death.

Mrs. Hennessey is survived by numerous family members and friends around the country who loved her deeply and will miss her greatly.

A visitation be held from 4:00-6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 11, 2017, in the Barranco & Sons, P.A. Severna Park Funeral Home, 495 Ritchie Highway, Severna Park, Maryland.  A graveside service will be held on Thursday, October 12, 2017, at 1:00 p.m. in Longwood Cemetery, 945 E. Baltimore Pike, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania.

Mrs. Hennessey will rest in eternity beside her beloved Husband, Brother, Mother and Father.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena MD 21122.