Nancy Lee Marquess Brooks
November 8, 1944 – July 15, 2019

Nancy Lee Marquess Brooks, 74, of Dunkirk passed away July 15, 2019 at her residence. She was born November 8, 1944 in Prince Frederick to William Donald and Louise Virginia (Proctor) Marquess. Nancy was raised in Paris, MD on Mt. Harmony Road on the family farm by her grandparents Downey Pedroe and Loretta Cochrane Marquess. She graduated from Calvert High School in 1962. Nancy was employed as a senior personnel clerk for Baltimore Gas and Electric at Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant for 15 years. She also worked at Andrews Air Force Base for many years. Nancy enjoyed cake decorating, candy making, flower arranging and spending time with her family. Her joy was small family gatherings, playing with her grandchildren and taking photos. Nancy was known for always having a camera in her hand, she enjoyed making photo albums and ancestral albums for family members.
Nancy is survived by her children Brenda Lee Brooks of Dunkirk and Donald Marcus “Pedroe” Brooks and wife Kristin of Owings, stepchildren William Marvin “Ricky” Brooks, Jr., Denise Lynn Brooks, Kathy Sue Brooks and Gail Marie Brooks, grandchildren Camden, Brayden and Chase Brooks, sisters Shirley Marquess Hardesty of North Beach, Starr Marquess Outman of Sunderland and Joan Welch of Michigan, brothers Larry Kevin Marquess of Owings and Paul Welch of Michigan. She was preceded in death by her daughter Angel Renee Marquess, stepson Charles Ray Brooks and brother Roger Welch.
Visitation
Services
- Funeral Service
Saturday, July 20, 2019
11:00 am
Interment
- Burial
Contributions
Calvert Hospice
P.O. Box 838
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
410-535-0892
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Paul & Louellen Welch
Brenda &Pedro & Family : I am so very sorry to hear of your painful loss. Sending you our deepest sympathy & condolences. We loved your mom (My Sister) Very much. I will always miss her. You and your family will always be in our prayers. You did a wonderful job taking care of her. God Bless All
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Peaches and Pedro, John and I loved your mom and we are so sorry you are going through this pain. She will be missed each and every day. Love you both, Susie and John
So sorry for your loss, Condolences to all. Sending Prayers 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
RIP
Brenda Lee – I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
If i see you next week i will give a hug in person
Maritere Ramirez (MT)
My sincere sympathies to the family. I will be eternally grateful to Nancy for her input and help developing the Cochran (e) geneology.
Dearest Brenda,
I am so sorry for the pain you must be feeling. So thankful her family was able to provide such amazing care and comfort.
Beth Gale
Brenda — I’m so sorry for the loss of your beautiful Mom. A million hugs are being sent your way. Know you are in my heart and prayers.
Paul & Louellen Welch
Brenda &Pedro & Family : I am so very sorry to hear of your painful loss. Sending you our deepest sympathy & condolences. We loved your mom (My Sister) Very much. I will always miss her. You and your family will always be in our prayers. You did a wonderful job taking care of her. God Bless All
Dear Brenda so Sorry to hear about Your Moms passing. Prayers to You and your Family. Linda Kruse.
Brenda, I am so sorry for your loss. You are a wonderful daughter to provide such care for your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you travel this journey. Hugs, Teri
Puddle,miss today and always our shared dinners!Jimmy
Saddened to hear of Nancy’s passing. Our prayers and sympathy to all.