Brenda J. Catlett, 53, of Huntingtown, MD passed away February 16, 2011 at her residence after a brief illness. Brenda was born June 24, 1957 in Washington, D.C. to Patrick and Elizabeth (Corcoran) Judge.

She was raised in Cheverly, MD, attended St. Ambrose Catholic School and graduated from Elizabeth Seton High School in Bladensburg, MD, class of 1975. She received an Associates Degree from Prince George's Community College and worked at the Agriculture Association in Washington.

For many years she was Director of Operations for the Automotive Repair and Service Association in Lanham, MD and more recently the Director of Finance for the Tire Industry Association in Bowie, MD. In her leisure time Brenda loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed motorcycle trips, travel, reading and vacationing at the beach. She was also very proud of her Irish heritage.

Brenda was preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by Al Catlett, her devoted husband of 22 years, and by her loving children, Brian C. Catlett and his wife Nicole and Breezy Q. Cornio and husband Timothy, all of Huntingtown. She is also survived by four grandchildren, a sister Joan M. Patterson and husband Bob of Beltsville, MD and brothers Thomas P. Judge and wife Cindy of Fairfax, VA and Michael J. Judge of College Park, MD, and by numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial visitation for family and friends will be held Thursday February 24 from 7-9 pm at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., 8325 Mt. Harmony Road, Owings, MD.

A gathering for family and friends will also be held at the Catlett residence at a later date.

Expressions of sympathy in Brenda's name may be made to Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 or online at www. calverthospice.org

Arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home.