Vera "Vicki" Krivoshey Brown, 87 of Frederick, MD, died July 13, 2011 at the home of her son Glen Brown of Chaptico, Maryland. Born March 31, 1924 in Elizabeth City, N.J., she was the daughter of the late Stephen Krivoshey and Dora (Taranova) Krivoshey.

From an early age, Vicki lived an adventurous and exciting life. The love and joy of roller skating began as an adolescent and lasted throughout her lifetime. She began skating at Highway Arena in Union, N.J., at 12 years old. At the age of 17, she skated at Casino Arena on the boardwalk in Asbury Park, N.J. Vicki and her then skating partner were well known for their grace and style. Their graceful pose earned them the honor of being on the cover of the 1940's Amateur Roller Skating Handbook, and embedded on the bronze, silver, and gold dance medal for proficiency pins.

At the age of 18, Vicki transformed her love of roller skating to the professional level. During this exciting time of her life she met and taught roller skating to Tom Brown, who became her beloved husband on August 23, 1942. They proudly started their own skating family, which now extends through four generations.

Vera is survived and will be greatly missed by her 2 sons, Glen Thomas Brown of Chaptico, MD, and Dennis V. Brown of Frederick, MD, 7 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and sister, Mary Ketterman of Daytona, Florida.

She is predeceased by her husband, Thomas Edward Brown, brothers, John Krivoshey, Benjamin Krivoshey, and sister Frances Krivoshey.

Family will receive friends for Vicki's Life Celebration on Sunday, July 17, 2011 from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Prayers will be recited at 2:30 p.m.

Interment will be on Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. in Arlington National Cemetery.

Arrangements provided by Brinsfield Funeral Home.