Betty Lou “Putsy” Sealey, 80, of Solomons, MD, passed away on January 3rd, 2013 in Zephyrhills, FL. Betty Lou was born September 11, 1932 in Solomons, MD to the late Creston and Susie (Hardesty) Garner. She graduated from Calvert High School, class of 1949 and was married to her husband of 61 years in May 1951. Before moving to Zephyrhills, FL in 2010, Betty Lou lived all of her life in Calvert County where she raised six children. She enjoyed spending time with her family, camping, playing Bingo, cards, and board games. In her later years she enjoyed working word puzzles and watching the Game Show Network. Betty Lou held several jobs throughout her life but dedicated most of her time to her family while serving many years in the Solomons Rescue Squad and Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary as a volunteer. Betty Lou was a member of St. Paul’s Methodist Church, Lusby MD.

Betty Lou is survived her husband Robert “Bob” F. Sealey of Zephyrhills, FL, and by sons Gregory P. Sealey and wife Donna of Solomons, MD, Marty J. Sealey and wife Kathie of Dunkirk, MD, Bobby T. Sealey and partner Andrew Hutson of Milford, DE, Keith T. Sealey and partner Chris Barry of Huntingtown, MD and a daughter Robin K. Sealey of Williamsburg, VA. Also surviving are five grandchildren Toby, Joshua, Cory, Jody, and Ashley, two great grandchildren Alyssa and Blake, brothers Vernon Garner of Solomons, MD, Gordon Garner of Lake George, FL, and Tilden Garner of Solomons. She was preceded in death by her parents, son Kevin W. Sealey, sisters Doris O’Neal, Elaine Duff, and Susanne Swann, and a brother Orville Garner.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 8, from 2:00 – 4:00 PM and 6:00 – 8:00 PM in the Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., 20 American Lane, Lusby, MD. A service celebrating her life will be held at 11:00 AM in St. Paul United Methodist Church, 11000 H. G. Trueman Road, Lusby, MD with Reverend Charles Harrell officiating. Interment will follow the funeral service in the church cemetery. Pallbearers are Toby Sealey, Cory Sealey, Jody Sealey, Joshua Sealey, Chris Barry and Andrew Hutson.