Lisa Ruth Aden Darrah, 54, of Hollywood, MD, died peacefully on January 13, 2014, at MedStar St. Mary's Hospital in Leonardtown, MD. She was born March 11, 1959 in New Orleans, LA to the late Manerd William Aden and Tommie Lou Scott Aden of Eupora, MS.

Lisa attended Ottawa University where she met her beloved husband, Mark Wayne Darrah. On August 5, 1979, Lisa and Mark married in Carrolton, IL. Together they have celebrated 35 wonderful years of marriage.

She earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree from George Mason University in English Literature. She was employed as a Life Cycle Logistics Manager for NAVAIR for the past 10 years. She always put family first, taking great pride in spending as much time as possible with them.

She had a warm personality that allowed everyone around her to feel welcome and comfortable. She loved warm weather, the sunshine and the beach. She traveled the world, living in many places, but especially enjoyed the year spent in Kauai, Hawaii. She was an avid reader, especially enjoying poetry. She loved learning about her heritage, being part, Scottish, Irish and German. She was an accomplished musician, beautiful dancer and a fabulous cook. She could make anything and it was always delicious.

In addition to her mother and husband, she is also survived by her children, Marcus Bryan Darrah of Hollywood, MD, Aislinn Elise Darrah of Hollywood, MD and Robert William Darrah of Washington, D.C.; and her brother, Keith Aden of Eupora, MS.

Services will be held January 18, 2014 in Eupora, MS.

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