Brenda Jean Proctor, 74, of Chesapeake Beach, Maryland, passed away on May 16, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Philip B. Proctor, and her parents, Fielder B. and Evelyn L. Armiger. Surviving are her sisters and brothers: Ginger Nethers of Owings, MD; Fielder Bowie Armiger, Jr. and wife Christine of Dunkirk, MD; Robin Owens and husband Mike of Chesapeake Beach, MD; Teresa Armiger of Chesapeake Beach, MD; Kelly Moraites of Endicott, NY; and Joseph Armiger and wife Melina of Deale, MD. Also surviving are her brother-in-law Bryan Proctor and wife Linda of Shadyside, MD; sister-in-law Phyllis Bergenholtz and husband Steven of Betterton, MD; uncle James W. “Bud” Marshall, Jr. of Deale, MD; aunt Faye Marshall of Deale, MD, and a number of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Brenda attended Calvert Senior High for two years, then graduated from Southern Senior High School in Lothian, Maryland. Post-graduation she took business and computer management courses at Prince George’s Community College and the College of Southern Maryland. She worked over the years in a series of administrative positions at the District Court of Maryland, Prince George’s Child Resource Center, and Prince George’s County Government from which she retired after 22 years.
In retirement, Brenda enjoyed tai chi, line dancing, music of all types, puzzles, reading, and volunteering at Calvert County Library Twin Beaches branch and the Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum. She was a life member of the Friends of the Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum, serving on the board of directors for several years. She was also a member of the Calvert County Historical Society.
A private family gathering will be held for her memorial. Family and friends may make memorial donations to the Friends of the Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum, P.O. Box 82, Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732.
