Brown, Billie Lou
Birth: Friday, January 03, 1936 in Crumpler, North Carolina
Residence: California, Maryland
Death: Sunday, November 16, 2014 at the age of 78
Laid to Rest: Friday, November 21, 2014 in the Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, Maryland
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Billie Lou Brown, 78, of California, Maryland passed away peacefully on November 16, 2014. Billie was born on January 3, 1936 in Crumpler, NC.

On November 12, 1952 Billie married her loving husband, the late Marvin W Brown in Grassy Creek, NC. Together they celebrated 55 loving years of marriage before his passing in October 2008.

In 1974 Marvin and Billie relocated to St. Mary's County Maryland where she excelled in her career with the Department of the Navy. Billie started her career in the material management department, moved into a position with Military Family Housing. She retired as the Director of Navy Housing for NAS Patuxent River in January 1998 after 29 total years of civilian service. She was the first female at NAS Patuxent River to receive the Navy Meritorious Civilian Service award for her exemplary support. She was also an active member of the Board of Commissioners for the St. Mary's County Housing Authority from 1989 to 1997.

Upon retirement Marvin and Billie travelled in their motor home to tour the United States. They later took up part time residence in Ocala, Florida to enjoy their retirement in warmer weather. Billie loved to read, and was rarely caught without a book within reach. She was very proud when she was able to add the title of author to her list of accomplishments. She worked on "Journey Back" for many years, and published it in August 2006. She loved nothing more than spending time with her family, reading her bible, shopping for a great bargain, or enjoying a sweet treat. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, but her favorite new role was that of Great Grammy. She will forever be missed.

Billie was predeceased by her parents, Robert and Alda Sturgill, her sister Lorraine Haskins of Forest Hill, MD, and her brother Frank Murphy of Indian Head, MD.

She is survived by two children; Charles M Brown (Deanna) of Sparrows Point MD, and Russell D Brown (Robin) of Lexington Park Maryland. She is also survived by her brother Ben Sturgill (Rena) of Edgewood, MD; five granddaughters; Jenny, Nichole, Riley, Bridget and Amanda; and six great grandchildren.

Family will receive friends for Ms. Brown's Life Celebration on November 20, 2014 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Prayers will begin at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held on November 21, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home Life Celebration Chapel. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made be made to Hospice of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, Maryland 20650. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
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