Madeline Braggs

Missionary Madeline Virginia Demby Braggs, daughter of the late Wilmore and Nevella Demby, was born on December 14, 1933. She quietly departed this life on December 19, 2006.Madeline attended Anne Arundel County public schools. She was married to the late Johnson Glenn until his death in 1971. Five children were born of this union.Madeline was employed at the Westinghouse Corporation which later became Northrop Grumman Corporation, where she worked until her retirement in 1999.She was united in Holy Matrimony to Robert Braggs, Jr. in November of 1974. In 1995 she was honored as foster parent of the year. They took pride in providing a loving home for many foster children until her illness in 2006. Her home was always lovingly open to welcome family members and friends. Several grandchildren and family members were raised in her home. She dedicated her life to the Lord and was baptized in the name of Jesus Christ at the S. I. Edward Memorial Church in Richmond, Virginia under the leadership of Bishop Willie G. Suggs in 1975. She joined the Rose of Sharon Apostolic Church under the pastorship of Elderess Betty Page. She earned the office of Missionary of the True Fellowship House of Prayer For All People, Bishop Carroll Waldron Jones, Pastor. Her husband Robert was promoted to the office of Elder. At the time of her illness she was missionary and fondly the mother of the church at the New Hope Sabbath Chrisitian Center, under the Pastorship of Dr. E. LaVern Gaither. She was on the Westinghouse bowling team and birthday club with her friends. She loved to set up vacations and cruises for family members and friends. God granted her hearts desire as she won two show cases on her favorite television program “The Price Is Right.”She will be remembered for her elegance and style, also her famous sweet potato casserole, home made baked goods and her macaroni and cheese!She leaves to cherish her memory: her devoted husband, Elder Robert Braggs; her children, Geraldine Osborne, Gloria Howell, Debra Robinson, Cortez Glenn and Brenda Day; son, Bernard Glenn, who preceded her in death; sister, Pastor E. LaVern Gaither; three brothers, Samuel Demby, Ernest Demby and James Demby; fifteen grandchildren, Darcell, Tawanda, Antonio, Vernon Jr., Kareem, Dami, Talithia, Britnee, Shawnee, Corey, Kenny Jr., Cortez Jr., Kendall, Bernard Jr. and Sonarda; seven great grandchildren, LaToya, David, Veron, Kiana, Shamaury, Daija and Brandie; daughter-in-law, Patty; four sons-in-law, Veron, Broadus, Kenneth and Wyatt; four sisters-in-law, Lillian, Uwanda, Cora and Annette and two best friends, Grace Myrick and Priscilla Young.

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Madeline Braggs

December 14, 1933 - December 19, 2006