Julia Martinez

Maggie, and her family, have been a constant source of inspiration for our community. Maggie was always full of love, life and charm. We will miss you!

David Weissburg

She had an ever-present smile and an easy laugh. The Browns are a great family and were fantastic neighbors with which to grow up.

Joan Athen

Deepest sympathy to Nesbitt and their children on their loss of Maggie. Columbia and Howard County are richer for her many contributions. She made everyone around her joyful, she was infectious! We had many wonderful times and memories working on projects together. Sharing those stories were precious. You are already missed dear lady.

Jean Weissburg

To Nesbitt, Kevin, Angela and Michael: Please accept my condolences at the loss of your wife, mother, and my neighbor and friend, Maggie. The fun and friendship we shared on Celestial Way was so very special and I will treasure it always. I am now a retiree living in Middleton, WI near David and Dan and spending my winters in Sun City Center, FL. Love to all of you.

Susan and Gary Rosenbaum

Columbia and Howard County are a better place because of Maggie Brown. We will miss her smile, community involvement, her love of life and her friendship.

Colette Roberts

Maggie it was a privilege and an honor to work with you. You were a strong wonderful role model and asset to the community. We shall miss you.

My condolences

My thoughts are with the Brown family at this difficult time.

Gladys Taylor-Brown

Ms. Maggie as I would address her was a first class lady. I will always remember the warm smile and embrace she gave me the first day I walked into Columbia Association for my interview. Ms. Maggie cared her heart on her sleeve and you always felt the warm love that surrounded her. She told me that we were connected by name because I was married my last name became Brown and we also shared the same wedding date, August 24th. Ms. Maggie was given her wings and she now sit at the foot of Jesus. We will all miss her but her love will continue to embrace the walls of Columbia Association and every square root of the Howard County communuity. To the Brown family may God continue to bless each of you and give you everlasting peace.

Patricia Wilson (Kim)

I had the priviledge of working with Maggie at CA when I lived in Maryland many years ago. She was a wonderful boss but more importantly she was a warm, loving person. She is with God now, so I know she's happy.

Pat Cochran-Engelbach

It was always nice to know that Maggie Brown was in the community I cherish and in the world. She delivered hope in the world through her unrivaled energy. Her star will continue to shine brightly.

Barbara Kellner

I heard Maggie tell her lemonade story many times -- it brought tears to my eyes every single time. For me it crystallized the importance of Columbia and furthered my understanding of Jim Rouse's goal for a place for all people. Maggie and I shared a deep love of Columbia -- mine deepened by seeing it through her eyes. Maggie will live on in my mind as I share stories about Columbia and in the minds of many who continue to work to make Columbia the best that it can be. And when times get tough I think we should all remember to smile beautifully and dance. Thanks Maggie for enriching my life and Columbia.

Steven Sachs

Maggie was "Community" and the ultimate "can do" person. She was always so positive, even when the circumstances around her would have have given most cause to act differently. When she entered a romm her energy and attitude lit up not just a room,, but a community. She and Nesbitt were a beautiful couple and so fortuante to have each other. It should remind us of the importance to live life to the fullest and to celbrate each an devery day. The memories that are created with those you love and those you touch are what matters. Maggie touched many in Columbia, Howard County and beyond.

Gail C. Rowe

Maggie was my manager at the Columbia Association Sales Center for several years. I can honestly say, there could not have been a better boss. She was fair, honest, fun and always willing to lend a listening ear. It has been many years since I have seen her but have so many fond memories of her. Know she will be deeply missed by many. My sincere sympathy goes out to her family. May the Lord comfort and strengthen you at this time.

Paulette Thompson Zee

Maggie Brown was the mother of one of my all-time favorite students, Angela. We first met at a parent/teacher conference at Centennial High. She was warm, supportive and deeply interested in Angie's progress. It was only later that I learned that Maggie was a "big wheel" in the community. One saw and heard about her everywhere. A true mover and shaker. Columbia is so lucky to have had her. My sympathy to her family and to our community.

Marcella L. Savage

I was deeply saddened to have read of Maggie Brown's passing. I was fortunate to have had the opportunity to work at the Columbia Association and interact with Maggie on several occasions. Maggie was a well-spoken, intelligent, friendly, and caring person. I recall how much Maggie loved to travel, and we frequently would share our cruise experiences. Maggie took the time to get to know her staff as people and not just as employees. Maggie, you will be missed.

Tom & June O'Connor

Working and playing with Maggie & Nesbitt Brown for the past eight year's has shown us the power of a loving relationship on a family, a community and the world. Not only did the Brown's raise three successful people as everyone saw at today's ceremony they raised three loving people. After reading all these comments and listening to all the stories about Maggie and Nesbitt and the common thread is love. She touched all of us with love. Let's remember this example of how to make the world better and pass on Maggie's love to everyone we meet. She would just love it!

Joan and Ron Anthony

We were so fortunate to have had Maggie as our friend and neighbor for 30 years. In addition to our back yard, we shared the joys of raising our children together, many times as one family. Memories of the 4th of July parades, the rapping on doors on Halloween nights, the block parties and the crab feasts will stay with us forever. We'll miss you Maggie Brown, and all of the happy times we shared but remember, you will occupy a part of our heart forever.

John & Mary Gardner

Our sincerest condolences to the family of Maggie Brown. We give thanks for her life and her dedication of service to the community of Columbia MD. God's Peace and Love.

Valerie Rivers

I grew up in Columbia with Maggie's daughter, Angela. Once I grew up, I came to realize how important Maggie was to Columbia and how she worked to fill the ideals of James Rouse. Angela, my condolences to you and your family. Columbia lost a great leader, but you lost something even more important. Your Mom.

Kim Atkinson-Foster

My sincerest condolences to the Brown family. Miss Maggie was a sweet and bright spirit, as well as a very accomplished African American woman and she was a dear friend to my Mom, Pearl Atkinson-Stewart. Although our hearts are heavy with sadness now, we will remember Maggie with smiles on our faces and know that she is in a better place now. Rest in peace Miss Maggie.

Denee Barr

Maggie Brown was a joyful person. I feel blessed to have known her. Prayers, Courage, and Love to the Brown Family

Krysta & Dane Huxford

Maggie was an incredible woman. She took the time to listen and engage with Columbians - both young and "experienced". I always appreciated that characteristic. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family during this difficult time.

Margie Carvella

I just met Maggie a few years ago and it has been a pleasure!

Chelsey Stafki

What an amazing and accomplished woman, wife, and mother. I wish that I'd had the privelege of knowing Maggie better; I met her only once briefly. Prayers and thoughts are with the whole Brown family, much love to my friend Angela. The Lord is enjoying Maggie's company now. Peace be with all who knew and loved her.

Matt Basch

I started working for CA when I had just turned 16. I had not had the opportunity to meet Maggie, but I had heard of the great things that she was doing for the organization. A year later, I was sent to CA's headquarters building to pickup a check from the accounting department. As I stepped into the elevator, unsure of where to go or who to talked to, a voice called out to "hold the elevator." Oh my gosh, I was standing next to CA's president! I turned to her and said "hello." She asked how everything was going, where I worked and what I did at CA. I told her that I was working at the Ice Rink, and that I was a bit overwhelmed with the workload at the moment. She smiled and said "well, let's take the next 10 seconds to relax while the elevator brings us upstairs." We got off the elevator and she wished me a fond farewell. Though I had only spoken with Maggie a few times during my employment with CA, she treated everyone with respect, was always approachable, and made everyone smile. Maggie will always be a part of Columbia Association.

John Baker

Mrs. Brown was truly a jewel for Columbia. I am friends with Kevin, Angie and Michael and lived in the neighborhood growing up. Whenever we were outside playing, Mrs Brown would always check on us and even invite us in for a snack, or two, or three. She was always very nice and always willing to jump in and help us with anything we did in the neighborhood. Mrs. Brown encouraged me to volunteer at the Columbia Birthday Celebration and I guess I have to say that is what started my long track record of volunteering. May God continue to bless her, keep her, and hold her close. I know she is now looking back at each of us to continue on with the same commitment and energy she always had. With God’s love and blessings, John Baker & Family

Abdul Mahdi

GOD BLESS MRS.MAGGIE SHE WAS A NICE LADY ABDUL. AGE 8

Gwendolyn Moore and Family

I feel so blessed to have met Maggie. If you knew her, you would immediately see what a warm and pleasant person she was. She always had a smile and something positive to say. My deepest sympathy to her family. May God bless and comfort them, and know that so many people share their loss. Maggie may be gone, but we won't forget her!

Michelle Lobingier

Meeting Maggie in 1986 had such a profound impact on me and how I approach life. Not only is she a great boss and mentor, she is a role model on how to treat others, be your best at all times, live life to the fullest and how to walk in 5 inch stillettos. Maggie is a true friend who will forever live in my heart and memories.

Bob & Barbara Bellamy

Maggie Brown – you were the “bomb”. You brought pride back to Columbia and to CA when you became President. You were always the volunteer, always positive with tired-less energy, always the ambassador, always the professional, and always will be missed by everyone in this town.

Nancy Carlsen

My very sincerest condolences to Maggie's family. I am sure her passing is a loss time will never entirely heal. Her closest and truest friends are sad beyond words. She nurtured the best in Columbia. God bless you all.

Tom and Jeanne DeFazio

It was a true honor to know and love Maggie-what a great woman and inspiration to all. I wonder how big that party in heaven must be now that Maggie is there!

Regina Clay

Truly a Columbia, Howard County Legacy has gone from labor to reward. Beacuse of the personal ties with my family, Ms. Maggie will be missed greatly. I continue to keep in prayer, Michael, Kevin, Angela and Mr. Brown. i knwo your heart is heavy but Mrs. Brown's legacy lives on in the lives of you all as a family and the Columbia family who will truly miss her.

Pearl Atkinson-Stewart

My friend and confidant for more than 35 years, I will miss you for so many reasons and most of all because you were special. I will always remember your sincerity, intelligence, and enthusiam in all your endeavors. You gave more than 200% to CA and the Columbia Community. I am proud to say that I was one of the 9 members that chose you as the first African American to lead the Columbia Association to new heights. You were the best and proved that you were highly qualified to lead a $60 million corporation after the turmoil of the previous administration. Rest in Peace my Friend.

Barb Nicklas and Brad Thompson

I first "met" Maggie via the press coverage of local events in the Columbia Flier and Baltimore Sun. Maggie at the Celebrity Cook-off; Maggie in the July 4th parade; Maggie cutting the annual Columbia birthday cake. She was everywhere and always in the middle of the action. When I finally was able to actually meet Maggie I felt an immediate connection. Maggie's warmth, intelligence, passion for Columbia, appreciation for her staff and graciousness in ensuring that all those she interacted with knew that she cared personally for and about them was all packaged in this small, dynamic, energetic women. Well, I left that initial meeting knowing I had just met a very special person. And as we got to know each other better over the years I am honored to say we became friends. Maggie and Nesbitt were also great friends to Brad and I and we enjoyed many evenings together - at Merriweather Post Pavilion, Clyde's, at the Lakefront or one of our homes. Both Brad and I will miss Maggie but we will always have her and her wonderful laugh in our memories.

debbie thompson

I will forever be grateful to Maggie for her love of life and laughter. She taught me so much even without speaking words. I will miss you, Debbie

Carole Thompson

Maggie was my boss, and my friend. Columbia doesn't realize what it had in Maggie Brown. She could calm down the roughest person who came to meet with her. She always had a smile for everyone, and what ever their issues were, she had the answer. She wanted to see all residents of the Columbia she loved, be friends and be the loving community, that she and Mr. Rouse could envision. Working directly with Maggie every day for 8 years, it is a terrific struggle now to know that she is gone, and we can't talk and laugh about so many things. God has one of his truly good people with him. I will miss you terribly Maggie, but you also leave children with that Maggie Brown spirit.

Lewis and Rachel Saunders

We are sincerely sorry for the lost of such a brilliant, wonderful, and caring person. I have met Ms. Brown on many occasions and she was a person right down to earth who really cared about the citizens of not only Howard County but the world. She will be truly missed and she just left us too soon. Sincerely, Lew and Rachel

Candace Dodson Reed

Maggie Brown, you are one of the best and you will be missed. Thank you for your commitment to our community. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Brown family. Thank you for sharing Maggie with Columbia. Best to you all.

Lewis and Rachel Saunders

Oh we are so sorry for the lost of such a wonderful and caring person. I have met Ms. Brown on many occassions and she was a person right down to earth who really cared about the citizens of not only We sincerely sorry for the lost of such a brilliant, wonderful, and caring person. I have met Ms. Brown on many occasions and she was a person right down to earth who really cared about the citizens of not only Howard County but the world. She will be truly missed and she just left us too soon. Sincerely, Lew and Rachel

Louise Waxler

I first had the opportunity to work with Maggie while working for SAC as its tournament director. The Columbia Birthday Celebration brought us together as our youth soccer teams participated in the 25th Birthday Parade in Town Center. What an honor for me to have met and worked with this amazingly talented and gifted woman. Her loss is our loss...she will be missed.

Judy and Dave Tripp

Our community will miss Maggie tremendously, but her indomitable spirit, energy and dedication will continue to be an inspiration to all of us.

Shirley Thomas

I met Maggie in the 70's when I lived in Swansfield. In a lifetime, there are few people who make an unforgettable impression on you. Maggie was that type of person. Her public relations attitude, interactions, raspy voice, and smile are memorable. The community has lost a friend.

Michael Cornell

When we think of James Rouse as the heart of Columbia, we then think of Maggie as it's soul. Her warmth, energy and dedication to our community knew no boundaries. Her smile and style unparalleled, Maggie was living proof that great things did indeed come in small packages. She will be missed.

Jane Fry Ali

Maggie was my rock, my boss, my friend and taught me so much. I will miss you Maggie, I will miss your smile, your laughter, your beautiful heart. We have so many memories and I wish cherish them forever.

Suzanne Waller

Maggie dear~ we shall miss you terribly. Who else but Maggie brought so much joy into people's lives. Her deep throated laugh and her twinkly eyes were contagious. Even in the worst of times she was positive and approporiately very funny. She brought calmness and positive thoughts in the face of adversity, especially to her final illness. When I uncomfortbly telephoned her to see how she was , she made ME feel better. She would say things like Oh, I'm lounging on my couch, while Nesbit, her wonderful and devoted husband, cared for her every need. What she did well: as a loving Mother, wife, community activist, and in her work life. When she visited on Sister Cities in France and Spain, she joined in with the culture, adults anc childres, and made them laugh, feel cared about and welcomed to Columbia when they came here. She swam with the students like a fish, used the water slide with them, all the time being the gracious fun person she was. She cared about Columbia, Hoard County and all its people. I don't think there will be another one like her. I feel blessed to have worked with her and to be her friend. Let's return the love an caring she gave us with love for her family, 3 accomplshed children and grandchildren, her beloved Nesbit, and the community she loved, and to the enormous acomplishments she acheived. I'm sure you hae noticed her flair for fashion. She had joy in looking good and looking for fine and interesting fashion. She coldn't have been more than five feet tall..her heels clicked around CA to let us think of her as being taller than she was. She was "taller" than most people in the heights she acheived in every area of her life. She loved life and played at it to the fullest! NYou will not be forgotten. Even now when I think of you, I smile, remembering the joy you brought to all of us!

Shelley Wilson

May God who calls our dear ones home and grants them peace & rest, give you the strength and faith to say that HE indeed knows best.

Jennifer Fenwick

What a WONDERFUL WOMAN!

Joe and Lily Duey

Golf is what connected us to Maggie. She loved the sport and was quite competitive. She always made everyone feel good about their game and was the first one to say "that was a good shot". But more important than golf is that Maggie was fun to be with, always made us smile and have a good time. What a great person!

Julie and John Wise

John and I met Maggie in 1981or 1982 when we led the Teen Event Committee for the Birthday Celebration. Maggie always impressed us with her graciousness, warmth, and leadership. Even almost 30 years later, if we ran into each other in Columbia, Maggie always recognized us and had a warm hello. We will miss her, as will all of Howard County. Our prayers and thoughts are with Nesbitt and the Brown Family.

Pam Myers

I've known Maggie for over 25 years. She hired me in 1984 as her admin. asst. I will best remember her for her big smile and wonderful laugh. She lit up the room when she walked in with those high heels clicking. She was one of a kind and will be missed by everyone who knew her.

Jim & Sally Uphouse

Maggie always brought a ray of sunshine with her when she would walk into a room. Columbia will miss her.

Susan Krabbe

Maggie was a woman of great gifts and abilities. She had a remarkable gift for making everyone she interacted with feel really special. She was as close to fearless as I've ever seen and faced every challenge with intelligence, grace and humor. She was full of life and energy and every other good gift. I am so grateful her presence in my life. Thank you, Mr. Brown and family, for sharing her with us so generously.

Donna DuPree

Maggie always told me that she held me accountable for her decision to accept the CA presidency. That’s because back in the day when there was so much controversy surrounding the way the office was being cared for, I stopped her in the CA stairwell one day and said, “Maggie, you are the only person I can think of who could make this right.” My voice was probably just one of hundreds who recognized what a great president Maggie would make, but it was so typical of Maggie and her genuine thoughtfulness to remember me for saying it. It was also typical of Maggie to extract a promise from me in return. “If I do it,” she said, “you need to commit to stay with me.” Loyalty was another of the many things that I admired about Maggie. Another was her graciousness. Before the completion of her second term, when I told Maggie I was considering retiring, she reminded me of my commitment, and then graciously said “I know you only promised to stay for one term. Enjoy.” Enjoy. That word probably characterized Maggie more than any other. And it is my pleasure to have had so many experiences with her to remember and enjoy.

David DuPree

Three names come to mind when I think of Columbia -- Jim Rouse, Pat Kennedy and Maggie Brown. She loved the city, loved its people and loved being in a position to make it an even better place to live. Thanks for being you Maggie.

J. Balthis

She was a great mentor and friend and always had the best float in the Longfellow parade. She will be missed.

Bruce Riegel

Maggie Brown can be seen in the face of every smiling child, in every thriving business, at every public celebration, anywhere and everywhere in Columbia. Maggie was, is, and always will be Columbia. Jim Rouse may have conceived Columbia, but Maggie Brown brought it to life and made it thrive. Maggie you will forever be missed, but never forgotten.

Lisa Lamb

Maggie Brown was a wonderful human being who brought sunshine into the loves of everyone she touched. She was a fun loving person, a positive person and I am a better person for knowing her. I will miss you Maggie-Mae!

T. Williams

I am so appreciative of the fine conglomerate of facilities and activities that Maggie has enabled my family to enjoy. Her hard work and dedication will never be forgotten!

Kelly Cooper

Maggie was a genuinely kind and good-hearted person. She was a true leader who in my time at CA exemplified how a good leader leads with respect, support and a smile and kind word for everyone. I am grateful for the time and support she gave to our community events and will cherish those memories. My thoughts and prayers are with the the Brown family during this difficult time.

Shawni Paraska

Maggie stopped the band at my wedding, took center stage, and led a group of Membership Service Center employees in a wonderful dance to her favorite song, "Proud Mary." What a wonderful memory!

THELMA DAVIS

MAY GOD KEEP YOU IN HIS LOVING GRACE. I WILL ALWAYS KEEP MRS.MAGGIE BROWN IN MY HEART FOREVER. I AM VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOST.

Wendy Tzuker

Maggie was the grandest flower in Jim Rouses' People Garden. There will never be another flower like her. She will be missed.