Elmira Madden

Elmira (Spain) Madden (Mira) was born July 28, 1952, the first born child of the late John Frank and Sammie D. (Jones) Spain and was very much welcomed by both parents after 8yrs. of marriage. She departed this life on August 16, 2012 after a lengthy battle with heart problems and infection. Mira was born and was educated in the public school system in St. Louis, Missouri. She graduated from Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville (SIU-E) where she earned a bachelor’s degree in business, shortly thereafter Mira secured a position with JC Penny as a Merchandise Manager. She later obtained a position with McDonnell Douglass as an Aeronautical Analyst. Mira furthered her education by receiving her certificate as a Licensed Practical Nurse and additionally her Associate degree as a Registered Nurse. She worked at Bon Secours, Johns Hopkins Main and Bayview Medical Center campuses, Greater Baltimore Medical Center hospitals and Healthways, Incorporated. Mira also worked at several nursing homes within the Greater Baltimore Metropolitan area to include Future Care Sandtown/ Winchester. Her last position in the medical profession was as a Case Manager for CareFirst BlueCross Blue Shield. On top of this, Mira also fond time to earn her MBA with a major in Human Resources from Strayer University. On August 23, 1986, she married Vernard Madden and relocated Shortly thereafter with her daughter Danielle to Budingen West Germany as an Army wife. Out of this union, three additional daughters were born, Vernetta, Jade and Samira. Mira was beautiful, energetic, talented, very people oriented, loving and lived life to the fullest. She loved her family and stayed close to her friends. Mira was never happier then when she was spending time with her children. As their greatest cheerleader, she gave a lot and expected a lot from them in return. She was a role model, best friend and never held her tongue when lecturing them about what they should be doing. They always knew they were loved and cherished because while getting her point across she also let them know that as well. She continued to connect with older relatives, friends from childhood, school, and work. Mira was very involved in her church, Columbia Community Church, as a member of the health education ministry and attending with her family whenever she was able to do so. She leaves to cherish her memory: a loving and dedicated husband, Vernard Madden; daughters, Danielle Wooten, Vernetta, Jade and Samira Madden; ; sisters, Margaret Bailey Spain and Linda Spain; sister-in-law Lillian Payne; brothers, Ronald Montgomery (Helen), Frank, Stanley (Stacey) and Jimmie Spain. Mira was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Johnnie M. Spain and brother, Daryl Montgomery. She also leaves behind a granddaughter, Sanaa Nugent; an aunt, Catherine Jones and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.

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Elmira Madden

July 28, 1952 - August 16, 2012