Brenda Raye Raley Thompson
June 10, 1947 ~ February 4, 2020
Brenda Raye (Raley) Thompson, 72 of Waldorf, MD passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at her home.
She was born on June 10, 1947 in Leonardtown, MD to the late Raymond Raley and Catherine Cusic Raley.
Brenda was the loving wife of the late Carl Thompson, whom she married at Immaculate Conception Church in Mechanicsville on April 20, 1968. Together they celebrated 42 wonderful years . Brenda is survived by her son Chris (Robi) Thompson of Chaptico, MD and daughter Carrie Dalton of Mechanicsville, MD and by her three grandsons, Carl Dalton, Callen Thompson and Carsen Thompson. She is also survived by her siblings Marilyn (Wayne, deceased) Wood and Jeffrey (Lenore) Raley both of Mechanicsville.
Brenda graduated from St. Mary's Academy in 1965. She was a long time dedicated employee at Adventist HealthCare Fort Washington Medical Center. Brenda enjoyed time with her family and watching Hallmark Movies, especially at Christmas time.
Pallbearers will be her nephews Jeffrey Raley, Jr., Dan Raley, Robby Raley, Ricky Thompson and friends of the family Perry Giovacchini, and Michael Paul Gilroy . Honorary Pallbearers are her grandsons Carl Dalton, Callen Thompson, Carsen Thompson and her nieces Jenny Gray, Vickie Stinnett, Valerie Matheny and Lisa Bowen.
Family will receive friends on Monday, February 10, 2020 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. at Mattingly Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Peter's Church, Waldorf, MD. Interment will follow at Trinity Memorial Gardens, Waldorf, MD.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mechanicsville Volunteer Rescue Squad, P. O. Box 15, Mechanicsville, MD or the Seventh District Volunteer Fire Department, 21660 Colton Point Road, Avenue, MD 20609.





So sorry to read of your family’s loss. May you find comfort for your family in the holy writings in John 11:25
Marilyn, Jeffrey and Brenda’s children – my sincere sympathy to each of you. I have known Brenda since I was a little girl, we rode the school bus together for years. May you find comfort and peace as time goes on. God bless.
I truly hope you are next Chris. You are sewage. I’m more than happy to assist…..
My sincere condolences are being sent to Brenda’s family. Brenda and I didn’t see each other often but when we did we caught up on family and work within no time at all. We graduated from the Academy together. Even though I was a Raley, we weren’t related. That didn’t matter, we were good friends.
To Brenda’s Family: I’ve known Brenda since we were both 6 years old and in first grade. We attended 12 years of school together, eight years at St. Joseph’s and four years at Saint Mary’s Academy. There are so many things we did together growing up due to that bond and although I’ve not seen her often since high school graduation, I’ve always felt she was a very special friend. Brenda was a beautiful, kind and carrying person and now she is your angel. May God be with each of you during this time of sadness and keep you strong. I pray that God will bless and comfort you. RIP, Brenda.
We have so many wonderful memories of time spent with Brenda and her family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad and difficult time. With much love to all of you, Alvah and Carol
So sorry to hear about Brenda. What a lovely lady. Remember Carl from High School and working in DC together, always talking about his lovely wife. RIP.
Brenda, This is truly one of the saddest days I’ve had in a long time. You have left me and I was so depended on you to check in on me each week. You said someone had to do it because I was out of control.(lol)Your sweet little voice would say “Hi Sweetie”just checking on you! I am so sorry I did not get a chance to say Good Bye and I love you!!! Rest In Peace My Love.
Your Friend,
Joan King
Sending sincere sympathy to family and friends of Brenda. What an exceptionally special person she was to so many people both personally and professionally. She will definitely be missed. She was a dear friend and co-worker of mine.
May God bring you comfort, strength and peace at this sad time.