Maria Michelon Morgan, 47, of Lexington Park, MD died November 14, 2012 at the Hospice House of St. Mary's after fighting a courageous 16 month battle from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on July 11, 2011. Born on May 2, 1965 she was the daughter of Larry and Jessie Michelon of Miller Place, NY.

Maria grew up in Miller Place before moving to St. Mary's County to attend St. Mary's College where she graduated with a degree in Mathematics in 1987. She later received her Masters Degree from Florida Institute of Technology in 1991.

Maria was employed by the US Navy as a Mission Planning Environment Integrated Product Team Lead for Marine Helicopter programs. Prior to that she was employed by Eagan, McAllister Associates, Inc. and Wyle ( Veda/Veridian) concentrating on software development and testing for multiple US Navy aircraft programs.

What characterized Maria most was the love for her children Lauren, Andrew and Megan. She was active in many of their activities including ballet, coaching girls lacrosse (SMGLL), Den Mother for Cub Scouts , committee member for the Boy Scouts and an avid side line fan. She actively participated in parent and fundraising activities for Honey MacCallum Christian Pre-School, the Kings Christian Academy, Town Creek Elementary, Esperanza Middle and St. Mary's Ryken High School.

Maria was a deeply religious person. She served as a layreader at the Church of the Ascension, was a long time member of their alter guild, a Sunday school teacher, Youth group leader and supported their Healthshare program.

Maria also focused on the community. One of her fondest challenges was the building of the Hospice House of St. Mary's where she served as its foundations Vice President. She worked tirelessly to raise monies to help construct and maintain it. It perhaps is fitting she died in the House she worked so hard to help build.

Maria was always seen with a smiling face, kind word and warm embrace to those around her. She was an all round person, athlete and tennis player. She competed in numerous local, State and regional tennis programs winning many awards and recognitions. For over 15 years she was a body pump and aerobics instructor in the local area. She took up cycling as an additional hobby. She loved cooking and had a fancy for entertaining, no party was too small or large to host.

She was an avid beach goer and would spend hours collecting sea glass and sharks teeth while walking her two chocolate Labradors Brody and Apollo. She enjoyed shopping and traveling with her family.

Lastly, she was a devoted and loving wife to her husband Todd. She was his confident, adviser, campaign manager but most importantly, they were best friends.

She is survived by her husband of 22 years Todd, children Lauren, Andrew and Megan; parents Larry and Jesse, sisters Lorraine (Mt. Siani, NY) and Michele (Wilmington , DE) and brother Lawrence ( Norfolk, VA). She has 7 nephews and nieces.

She was preceded in death by her brother Michael.

A Memorial Celebration for Maria will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday December 17, 2012 at the Church of the Ascension, Great Mills Rd., Lexington Park, MD. A reception will follow at the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice House of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650 or the Maria M. Morgan Scholarship Fund, St. Mary's Ryken High School , 22600 Camp Calvert Rd., Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Arrangements are being handled by Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.