Vicki Lynn Brown, nee Brogan, 57, of Avenue, passed away on March 24, 2011, surrounded by family.

Vicki is preceded in death by her loving parents, Bobbie and Billie Brogan, and sister Tracey Gavita.

Vicki is survived by her devoted husband, Sam Brown; stepdaughter, Missy Brown; son Benjamin Brown; and son Matthew (Erin) Brown. Vicki is also survived by a brother Randy (Elaine) Brogan and nephews Michael (Jessica) Teti, and Anthony Gavita, and Gregory Brogan.

Vicki was born on March 1, 1954, in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada, and raised in Laurel, Maryland. Vicki later studied at Ricks College in Ricksburg Idaho, where she pursued her degree in Interior Design. Vicki worked as an Executive Recruiter for financial institutions and was an entrepreneur, owning a shop in Laurel called Wootsies Attic, which specialized in antique furniture and other unique treasures. After having children, Vicki moved to southern Maryland and dedicated her life to raising her family and becoming involved in community organizations.

Vicki was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, where she held various positions over the years serving her fellow members. She was a member of the St. Mary's County Commission on Aging and the St. Mary's County Commission for Persons with Disabilities, as well as a founder and member of the board of directors for the Friends of Ripple Center and a former member of State of Maryland Caregivers Support Coordinating Council. Vicki was often seen strolling around the neighborhood in her electric wheelchair, sharing laughs and making new friends.

Family will receive friends on Sunday, March 27, 2011 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and on Monday, March 28th from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 22747 Old Rolling Road, California, MD 20619 were services will be held at 11:00 a.m.

Interment will follow in the Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions can be made to the American Heart Association, www.americanheart.org/, 415 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201or A.C.T.S., (A Community That Cares), (301) 769-4199, P.O. Box 54, Bushwood, MD 20618.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A. in Leonardtown, MD.