Betty J. Groom

BETTY J. GROOM, age 75, of Bel Air, MD died at her home on June 19, 2007. Born in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Lillian Rahley Buckmeier. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

Mrs. Groom is survived by her husband, Donald W. Groom of Bel Air, Maryland; two sons, Stephen R. Groom of Abingdon, Maryland and William D. Groom and his wife, Lisa A. Groom, of Bel Air, Maryland; two brothers, Donald Buckmeier of Timonium, Maryland and Paul Buckmeier of Florida; and two granddaughters, Jessica L. Groom and Elizabeth A. Groom, both of Bel Air, Maryland.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a son, R. Scott Groom and a brother, Robert Buckmeier.

Contributions may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Donor Services, P.O. Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202.