Patricia Jean Newman, 74 of Lexington Park, MD died August 18, 2012 at her residence. Born January 16, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Howard Ball and Muriel (Miller) Ball.

Patricia volunteered at the commissary at the Patuxent River Naval Air Station for thirty five years. She enjoyed softball, basketball and playing the Maryland State Lottery.

Patricia is survived by her children, Andrew "Kevin" Newman (Samantha) of Lexington Park, MD, Teri Newman of Lexington Park, MD and Kim Fowler (Matthew) of Galant Green, MD; siblings, Neal Ball of Bath, NY, and Clifford "Kip" Ball of Bath, NY; grandchildren, Stephen and Christopher Nelson, Brandon, Zoe, Joshua and Kevin Newman, II; great grandchildren, Eva and Chase Nelson. In addition to her parents, Patricia was preceded in death in January of 2006 by her husband of 48 years, Andrew Earl Newman.

Family will receive friends for Patricia's Life Celebration on Tuesday, August 21, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A graveside service will be conducted by Reverend John Ball on Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at 11:30 a.m. at Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650 or the Tri-County Animal Shelter, 6707 Animal Shelter Road, Hughesville, MD 20637.

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