Virgina Marie Lacey, 83 of Compton, MD died January 19, 2013 at the Hospice House of St. Mary's. Born December 26, 1929 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Thomas B. Kenney and Betsy E. (Dingee) Kenney.

Marie loved spending time with her family, friends, and her dog Foxy. She enjoyed having cookouts, eating seafood, listening to old time music and dancing. Marie was a caregiver working at Newtowne Village, Cedar Lane Apartments and other assisted living facilities. She was also a cafeteria worker at Leonardtown High School.

Marie is survived by her children, Ann M. Short of Brandywine, MD, Rita F. Smalls of SC, Barbara Daye (Chris) of MD, Cheryl L. Bickerton of AL, Scotty J. Lacey (Silva) of MD, and Timmy L. Lacey of Compton, MD; her grandchildren and great grandchildren; and devoted friends Ann and Donald Mattingly of Compton, MD.

In addition to her parents, Marie was preceded in death by her husband, John L. Lacey and her siblings, Tommy Kenney, Frances Stokes, Anthony P. Kenney and Theresa E. Smith.

Family will receive friends on Thursday, January 24, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A Memorial Service will be conducted by Reverend Brian Sanderfoot and Deacon Bill Nickerson of St. Francis Xavier Church at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice House of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

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