Mildred M. Colliflower, 96 of Lexington Park, MD died February 5, 2012 at the Hospice House of St. Mary's surrounded by family and friends. Born March 12, 1915, she was the daughter of the late Vernon E. and Goldie C. Webber of Knoxville, MD.

She was the wife of Vernon Leo Colliflower who preceded her in death in July 1963.

She is survived by her children, Sue Cropper of California, MD, Vikki Norris (Francis) of Lexington Park, MD and Richard Colliflower (Peggy) of Bushwood, MD; her grandchildren, Dale " Chip" and Adam Cropper, Michelle "Jolie" Smith, Matthew and Joshua Colliflower; seven great-grandchildren; and her sister, Nancy Smith (Frank) of Frederick, MD.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Mabel Jennings, Anna Livingston and Charles Webber and son-in-law, Father Dale Cropper.

She was employed by the "Joy Shop" (Lexington Park) for many years until her husband's death. She attended Strayers Business School in Washington, DC. She was employed at the NATC Supply until her retirement in 1983. Her retirement years were filled with volunteer work which included the Red Cross, The Office on Aging, St. Mary's Nursing Center, School, and her Church, Lexington Park United Methodist Church. She was the last charter member of her church and loved by all of her church family. She was often seen walking, for over 46 years, down Town Creek Drive.

Family will receive friends for Mildred's Life Celebration on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Prayers will be recited at 7:00 p.m. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at Ebenezer Methodist Cemetery, Great Mills, MD.

After the service at the cemetery, a Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. in the Lexington Park United Methodist Church, Lexington Park, MD.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice House of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650 or the Lexington Park United Methodist Church, 21760 Great Mills Road, Lexington Park, MD 20653.

Arrangements provided by Brinsfield Funeral Home.