Brigitte Barbee

Brigitte Herta (Fuchs) Barbee, 77, of Grasonville, Maryland died peacefully on January 15, 2025. Often known as "Bridget" or "Brig" by her friends, she was a daughter, sister, mother, grandmother and Großmutter to her family. She was full of life and her spark will be missed. Born on June 10, 1947, in Kiel, Germany, she immigrated with her parents to the United States, turning 5 years old while at sea. After coming to the US, the family eventually settled in Kent Village, Prince Georges County, Maryland. Brigitte married Vincent Barbee in 1963, and they raised three children in Mitchellville, MD. They later moved to Grasonville in 1985 and following a divorce, she remained in Grasonville. Brigitte had many jobs over her lifetime, but the one most people remember her from, and she cared the most for was her job as a Toll Collector at the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. She met so many people who came through her toll booth and she had lots of fun stories. The bridge she once hated to drive over became something she drove across multiple times a day. She loved being part of that team and friends always tried to pick "Mrs. Barbee's Lane!" Brigitte loved to have a fun time – she enjoyed cruising with her friends, going to the casino to the slots (she claims she always won) and going to the Jetty. More than anything, she loved her family, and she loved her heritage. She is preceded by her parents, Heinz and Margarete Fuchs. She is survived by her sister, Heidi Brotherton (Joseph); her three children Tammy Duvall (Charles), Christine Chandler (Clark) and Scott Barbee (Mary Beth.) She has three grandchildren Roy Duvall (Mary), Andrew Duvall (Allyson), Cayla Fickinger (Peter), two great granddaughters, twins Blakely and Rory Fickinger and nephew, Douglas Brotherton (Gabby.) She also has an aunt, Christa Harlinghaus, who lives in Duisburg, Germany. She loved to cheer for the Ravens and is playing Rummikub in heaven! The family will host a Celebration of Life in remembrance of Brigitte in the spring.