Elizabeth Ann March

Elizabeth Ann March, known to all who loved her as “Betty,” passed away after a long illness on June 3, 2017, in Williamsburg, VA, at the age of 69. Born on August 8, 1947, to the late Robert J. and Mary Frances (Goza) Johnson at Fort Totten, NY, Betty was raised for most of her life in Aberdeen, MD. She was married in 1971 to Lt. Col. (Ret.) Charles E. “Chuck” March who remained her devoted husband for 46 years. A 1969 graduate of the University of Maryland, Betty then earned her Master’s in Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University. Passionate about helping others, Betty worked for over thirty years as a social worker in various settings, notably serving as the Director of Social Work at Mount Vernon Hospital and then later in private practice as a licensed clinician. Upon retirement, Betty enjoyed traveling, especially trips with her husband to Provence, France; Alaska; and through the Panama Canal. She also took many “sister trips” throughout the U.S. and Canada. Betty volunteered locally at Hospice House and her church, enjoyed taking part in wine appreciation groups, and loved to spend time with her family. Left to cherish Betty’s memory is her loving husband; sisters, Jean Weinstein of Clarksville, MD, and Trish (Max) Friesland of Rockport, ME; brother Mike Johnson (Jill) of Ellicott City, MD; nephews, Jason and Jonathon Weinstein, Scott, Craig and Mark Johnson; nieces, Kate and Becky Friesland; her golden retriever Zack; and rescue cats Spencer and Audrey. Betty was predeceased by her brother-in-law, Mel Weinstein. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., on Monday, June 12, at Hickory Neck Episcopal Church, 8300 Richmond Road, Toano, VA 23168. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice House & Support Care of Williamsburg, 4445 Powhatan Parkway, Williamsburg, VA 23188 or Lupus Foundation of America, Inc., 2121 K Street NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20037 (donation forms may be downloaded at Lupus.org). Condolences may be offered at NelsenCares.com.