Laura Ellen Brooks Smith, 47, of Tall Timbers, MD died from cancer 14 February, 2012, at her residence. Born 29 March 1964 in Takoma Park, MD, she was the daughter of the late Leonard Paul and Ellen Dawn Brooks. She was most recently employed by DCS Corporation in Lexington Park, MD.

She is survived by her husband of 17 years, James C. Smith; her daughters Shannon and Colleen; sisters Ginger Aben of Edgewater, MD and Donna Bryant of Nokesville, VA; and brother John Brooks of Birmingham, AL.

A memorial service will be held at St. George's Episcopal Church, 19167 Poplar Hill Lane, Valley Lee, MD, 18 February 2012 at 2:00 p.m. The family will receive friends following the service at the church hall.

Memorial contributions can be made to St. George's Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 30, Valley Lee MD, 20692.

Arrangements provided by Brinsfield Funeral Home.