Elizabeth Jeanette Dronenburg
September 17, 1938 ~ January 4, 2016
Elizabeth "Betty" Dronenburg of McLean, VA passed away Monday, January 4, 2016, ending her long and brave battle with Lymphoma and finally Leukemia.
She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Edward Dronenburg, her children, Linda Austin (Larry) and Mark Dronenburg (Julie), her grand children, two brothers and many nieces and nephews.
Betty was born at home in Great Falls, VA to James Russell and Blanche Oliver (deceased) and was the next to youngest of five children. She attended Vienna elementary and graduated from Fairfax high school. She was a long-time employee of Hazelton Laboratory / COVANCE as their receptionist and telephone operator.
Betty was a lifelong, faithful member of Andrew Chapel UMC and loved her church family. She was a choir member since she was a teen, played in the bell choir, and participated in Women's Society and the Catering Committee and Care Team. She was also a member of Vienna Choral Society for many years. She offered companionship to many aging friends and neighbors over the years, was no stranger to a vegetable garden, and enjoyed sewing and trying new recipes.
She had many close and caring friends and is so loved and missed by all. To borrow words from a friend Heaven has another wonderful person in their choir.
Funeral services will be at Andrew Chapel United Methodist Church
1301 Trap Road, Vienna VA on Sunday 1/10/2016 at 2:00pm.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (https://donate.lls.org/lls/donate).
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Edward Dronenburg, her children, Linda Austin (Larry) and Mark Dronenburg (Julie), her grand children, two brothers and many nieces and nephews.
Betty was born at home in Great Falls, VA to James Russell and Blanche Oliver (deceased) and was the next to youngest of five children. She attended Vienna elementary and graduated from Fairfax high school. She was a long-time employee of Hazelton Laboratory / COVANCE as their receptionist and telephone operator.
Betty was a lifelong, faithful member of Andrew Chapel UMC and loved her church family. She was a choir member since she was a teen, played in the bell choir, and participated in Women's Society and the Catering Committee and Care Team. She was also a member of Vienna Choral Society for many years. She offered companionship to many aging friends and neighbors over the years, was no stranger to a vegetable garden, and enjoyed sewing and trying new recipes.
She had many close and caring friends and is so loved and missed by all. To borrow words from a friend Heaven has another wonderful person in their choir.
Funeral services will be at Andrew Chapel United Methodist Church
1301 Trap Road, Vienna VA on Sunday 1/10/2016 at 2:00pm.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (https://donate.lls.org/lls/donate).
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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Mark, Sending prayers of comfort, peace, and strength for you and your family during this time and in the days ahead. With Deepest Sympathy.
We will miss you Aunt Betty. Rest in Peace.
Aunt Betty was a wonderful lady that I have many memories to keep her alive in my heart. I love her and will greatly miss her! My heart and prayers go out to Uncle Eddie, Linda & Larry, Mark & Julie, and all Aunt Betty’s family – I love you all.
I will always remember Betty at the front desk at Hazleton. My prayers to you and your family during this difficult time.
I will always remember Betty at the front desk at Hazleton. My prayers to you and your family during this difficult time.
What a wonderful smile and the energy I remember!!! Love to Mark and Linda.
As she was a loving and very giving woman, my thoughts are with you all. Psalms 147:3 He heals the broken-hearted and binds up their wounds
Miss you mom, the service was beautiful. lots of friends and family. RIP