Major, Madison Grace
Birth: Thursday, March 31, 2005 in La Plata, Maryland
Residence: La Plata, Maryland
Death: Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at the age of 10
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Madison Grace Major, 10, of La Plata, MD died on October 20, 2015 at Children's National Medical Center in Washington D.C., surrounded by her loving family. Born on March 31, 2005, in La Plata, MD, she is the cherished daughter of Timothy Lee Major and Robyn Marie Sanford Major of La Plata, MD.

Maddie loved everything about life! She was determined, willful, and brave. Maddie enjoyed school, and attended the fourth grade at Grace Lutheran School, where she was an avid reader. Maddie adored her dog Bella, and loved arts and crafts, knitting, soccer, the beach, and shopping – especially at Target. She loved playing with her nieces, Morgan and Reagan, and her best friend, M.J.

Maddie's sense of humor made everyone laugh. She had the ability to smile through everything that she was forced to endure. Although she was a tiny girl, she made a huge difference in the lives of countless others. Maddie brought people together – her family, the community, and the world. When we think of love, we think of Maddie. As Maddie said, "Love. My only answer is love."

In addition to her parents, Maddie is also survived by her sisters, Candace Major of Waldorf, MD, Kelli Welch (Michael) of Hughesville, MD, Allie Major of Waldorf, MD, and Kelsey Major of Waldorf, MD; brother, John Major of La Plata, MD; nieces, Morgan and Reagan Welch; aunts and uncles, Karen Downs, Lisa Qualters (Kevin), Laura Sanford, John Major (Patricia), David Sanford, and Tom Major; godmother, Laura Lee Via; best friend, Michael John "MJ" Rabasco; Laura "YaYa" Major; and many extended family and friends. She is preceded in death by her grandmother, Ellen "Mommaw" Boyd.

Family will receive friends for Maddie's Life Celebration on Monday, October 26, 2015 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., and 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, 1200 Charles Street, La Plata, MD 20646. A Celebration of Maddie's Life, officiated by Pastor Charles Long, will take place on Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 12:00 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church. Interment will be private.

Serving as pallbearers will be John Major, Kelsey Major, Aaron Ruffo, Michael Welch, Jimmy Bunnell, and Adam Knight. Memorial contributions may be made to the Maddie Grace Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Grace Lutheran Church, 1200 Charles Street, La Plata, MD 20622. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
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