Frances Edna Braden, 65 of Lexington Park, MD, died Monday, May 7, 2012 in her home, after a long battle with lung cancer. Born on April 16, 1947, in Wheeling, WV, she was the daughter of the late, Hartzell Jones, Sr. and Violet "Vi" (Bonk) Jones.

Frances married her beloved husband, Howard E. Braden Jr. on July 1, 1988. She retired from Eagle Systems as a technical publications librarian supervisor. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Fleet Reserve #93. Frances enjoyed gardening, antiquing, decorating, travelling and spending time with her family. She was a caring and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She lives on in the hearts of her many loved ones.

In addition to her husband, Frances is also survived by her daughters, Niki Lewis (Sonny) of Lexington Park, MD and Tiffany Trujillo (Devin) of St. Johns, Virgin Islands; her step-son, Daniel Braden of Oklahoma City, OK; and her grandsons, Steele and Dominic Lewis of Lexington Park, MD, and Aden Trujillo of St. Johns, Virgin Islands.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Spike Jones.

Family will receive friends for Frances' Life Celebration on Friday, May 11, 2012 from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m. with Deacon Lloyd officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary's, Post Office Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

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