Marlene Vanessa Ford, 45 of Waldorf, MD., (formerly of Great Mills, MD.) passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 12, 2013. Vanessa, the eldest child, was born on September 7, 1967 to Charles and Agnes Ford, of Great Mills, MD.

Vanessa enjoyed life. She loved people and music, especially Michael Jackson. Vanessa touched the lives of many and will truly be missed.

Family will unite with friends on Saturday, May 18, 2013 for visitation at 10:00 am until time of service at 11:00 am at Gospel Tabernacle of Prayer Church, 24516 Budd's Creek Rd., Clements, MD. 20624. Interment to follow at Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.

Arrangements by Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, Mechanicsville, MD.