Mary Christine Proctor

Mary "Christine" Proctor. a beloved mother, grandmother (affectionately known as Gruma), great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on September 24, 2025. Born to the late Dorothy E. Brown and the late James E. Greenfield on September 17, 1942. Christine was a lifelong resident of Charles County Maryland.

Christine received her education in the Charles County School System and was employed with the Naval Surface Warfare (NSWC) Indian Head Division where she made many cherished friendships and touched the lives of those around her with her warmth and kindness until retirement. After her retirement, Christine continued to care for others by providing private nursing care, where she offered excellent support and compassion to those in need.

As a member of Saint Mary's Star she loved God and trusted that His promises were true, relying on His word for guidance and strength in times of need. She enjoyed studying the bible with her sister, Dr. Reverend Ruby Thomas. She rarely missed a service hen her sister was preaching.

Christine had a kind heart and unselfishly offered support to anyone in need. She exemplified "But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing," Matthew 6:3 NIV.

When remembering Christine, meditate on "Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. "Philippians 4:8 KJV.

Christine enjoyed playing cards and she loved to win. Whether it was Bid Whist, Spades, Deuces, Tunk or 500, she delighted in besting her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Christine was fiercely competitive, and everyone knew that when she sat at the card table, she played to win. She also loved playing with her friends; at and event she attended, you could count on a call for Bid Whist players. Christine never missed a chance to join a game, filling every gathering with laughter, competition, and cherished memories. She was an original member of the Will Bid Whist Club that was founded in the 1980s. She was a retired league bowler with the Classic Ladies Bowling Club. She subsequently introduced league bowling to her children. She enjoyed the camaraderie and steadfast loyalty of her teammates.

On April 18, 1959, Christine and Bobby Proctor were untied in marriage. Through this union, their seven children were born; Rhonda (dies in infancy), Terri, Lionel, Kevin, Bonnie, Tracy and Stacy.

Christine was preceded in death by her Husband Robert "Bobby" Proctor, Mother Dorothy E. Brown, Father Edward "Ebbie" Greenfield, Special Daughter Keisha Banks, Sister Elizabeth "Betty" Carter, Brother Wendell I. Brown, Brother-in-Law: Tyrone Ramey. She leaves to cherish her memories: Teressa Clark (Joel), Robert Lionel (Barbara), James Kevin (Keenya), LaVonia, Tracy Baltimore (Rudy), Stacy (Mark), Justin (Shawnteice), Grandchildren: Lloyd, LaToya, Maiyah, Christian, Yohannes, Taliah, Isaiah, Jessica, Kevin, Nia, Khory, Zachary, Jamal, and Donavin. Great Grandchildren: Ninah, Aaliyah, Lennox, Marley, Carter James, Tahir, Tyriq, Yohannes Jr., Mckenzie, Naiyanna, Brooklyn, Arya, Amina, Imara, Khalil, Khloe, Amoni, Jaquez, Jakhai, Zane, Jamiya, Jasiel, the late Jhene, K'syn. Sisters: Gladys Adam, Rev. Ruby Thomas (Mickey), Brothers: Elwood Jr., Ronald (Wendy); Aunt: Ella Mae Greenfield; Sisters-in-law: Gail Ragland and Patricia Ramey; Close Friends: Mary Blackmon, Joyce Brown, Ellen Hawkins and the late Rose Chase. Many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends and her Beloved dog Queenie.

Friends may visit with the family Monday, October 6th from 10 am until time of funeral at 11 am in The Chapel of Thornton Funeral Home, 3439 Livingston Road Indian Head, MD 20640. Interment immediately to follow at St. Charles Cemetery Glymont, MD.

On Monday, October 6, 2025 at 11:00 am, please click on the link below to live stream the service.

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