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Marina Bragg Obituary
MARINA LEE BRAGG (Age 65)
Daughter of Drs. Barbara Lee Podoski and Joseph Podoski (both deceased), passed away on March 10, 2012 in her home in Chevy Chase, MD from unknown causes. She was the beloved mother of Joelle Jonnie (deceased) and Molly Bragg of Falls Church, VA. Ms. Bragg was born on June 1, 1946 in New York and moved to DC shortly after. She was proud to be a native Washingtonian, having lived her entire life in the DC area. She attended Woodrow Wilson High School. Ms. Bragg married Richard Bragg on May 2nd, 1979, but they divorced 8 years later. In the late 70's Ms. Bragg performed as a backup singer for the Washington DC based band "Root Boy Slim and the Sex Change Band". She contributed her beautiful voice to the debut album "Root Boy Slim and the Sex Change Band with the Rootettes". She performed as a "Rootette" with her best friend Cherie Grasso of Takoma Park, MD. Ms. Bragg and Ms. Grasso shared a devoted friendship until the day Ms. Bragg passed. Ms. Bragg was an avid reader and quite the wordsmith. She had a passion for music, animals, jewelry, and the Washington Redskins. She was a fantastic dancer, as she studied ballet as a child at the Washington School of Ballet in DC. Ms. Bragg was a caring and compassionate individual. Her wonderful sense of humor and kind nature will be missed by many. A private service will be held.
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Memories and Condolences
for Marina Bragg
John Simon
May 13, 2025
Marina,
I am honored that I had the pleasure of meeting you. I still think about you, and I still wear the charm that you gave me around my neck.. until we meet again..
Rue Lam
March 12, 2024
Dear "Mickki". The years pass, but your memory doesn't. I hope for a heaven where we can meet again.
With love,
"Robin"
Cherie L Grasso
March 16, 2022
I still miss Marina every day, we were such close friends. I know she's in a happier place.
Ann Price Montgomery -Wilson class of `63
March 12, 2022
Molly, I enjoy getting these memories of your mother and re-reading the loving comments from the people who´s lives your mother touched. After all these years have passed since high school, I can picture your mother´s smile and bright light. She made a lasting positive impression!
Molly Fusco
March 12, 2021
I hope you are smiling down on your beautiful grandchildren. It’s so sad to know that you never got to meet them, but I know you are watching over them from heaven. Love you, Maaaaam ❤
Cherie Grasso
March 23, 2019
Still missing you my beloved Marina Lee. You are in my heart forever.
Rue (Robin) Wingo-Lam
March 12, 2019
Dear dear Mikki. I had so hoped to see you and hug you again as so many of us were reconnecting after many years, but alas that was not to be. Thank you for being a part of my life. We are always learning and growing...you helped me so much. I know so many of us old friends and musicians are with you now. Please watch over us until we all meet again. We were all a part of a spectacular, special time in the vibration of the Universe we call earth. You are a standout in all our memories. ~ love All Ways ~ Robin
Jim Russo
March 29, 2015
Marina, I think you know I loved you, though I lacked the courage to tell you, when we worked together at PMA, so very long ago. You gave me great joy, which I can never repay, except in everlasting, perfect love.
April 7, 2014
Mikki I still think of you, as I always did throughout the years. I wish we'd had a chance to reconnect. But someday we will. Your grace and kindness were something one never forgets.
March 18, 2014
I really miss you too Marina Lee! I talk to you all the time....knowing what you would say when something happens....miss your feedback on my aches and pains.....just plain miss you! I love you.......my bff
March 15, 2014
I just miss you. Every day. More lately, like you used to miss Babi on bad days. I hope you watch when I lip sync the Golden Girls theme song. I love you. I can't believe I can never talk to you again. Tutti Frutti.
For Mikki
Phil Badell
June 25, 2013
I didnt know you, but your contribution to music and humanity are so incredible, just reading and see the video. What fun you had. Perhaps we will meet in the great beyond.
April 7, 2013
A little over a year since your transition. The world is still a bit less colorful since your loss. I will always be saddened. Had hoped to talk to you again .... but that was not to be.
February 11, 2013
Annette, yes, I believe she did. Thank you for your kind words!
Annette Alabaster
January 19, 2013
Molly, Did your Mom used to work at PMA (Pharmaceutical Mfrs. Ass'n) in D.C.? If so, I was a coworker with her back in 1964. She was beautiful, poised, and a delight to be with. She used to pick me up in her stick shift convertible sports car. So sorry for your loss.
Cherie Grasso
September 20, 2012
I think of you every day too. I love you more than rocks!
Molly Bragg
September 19, 2012
Thinking of you tonight and every day! Love you, Maaaam.
July 6, 2012
I miss you, Maaam.
Kent Feddeman
April 29, 2012
My hearst elementary school sweetheart who I shared many happy times right through Wilson. You always had SO SO much personality. RIP.
April 28, 2012
Had I not known you I would have never known your mother. Now that you are both gone I feel the loss even more. Your mother's patience, advise and knowledge of the craft do so much to further my career. Things I could never tell you. Perhaps one day I'll catch up with you and we can finish that ride we started so long ago.
JLA
April 28, 2012
Marina, you were such a sweet and darling girl in high school. I am saddened by your death.
Ann Price Montgomery. La Quinta, CA
Woodrow Wilson class of 1963
George Rozehnal
April 4, 2012
I will never forget your charming personality when I first met you back in 1963 when you came for your first visit to your mom's birthplace, your endless zest for life. Besides blue jeans, Elvis records, Marlboro cigs on the sly (for me) and chewing gum for all, you brought us joy and laughter. I will miss you very, very much.
Your cousin George
Sarli Hermansky Jansova
April 2, 2012
I'm deeply moved and saddened by the unexpected death of my American cousin with whom we shared our Czech grand parents, I will never forget her radiant, enchanting personality when she visited the country of her ancestors for the first time, bringing so much light and color to the greyness of Czechoslovakia in the fifties, We had still so much talk about. I will miss you, Marinka. My deep sympathy for you, dear Molly.
March 19, 2012
Dear Molly,
although we have never met, we have seen wonderful photographs of you and your mother- and heard great stories about you both from our beloved "Teta Bumblebee".
We would like to express our deepest sympathy at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
With love,
Jana, Andrew, John and Paul Rozehnal - Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Brian McGann
March 19, 2012
Sending Love to you Mikki from an old Fan
Chris Tucker
March 19, 2012
As one of the old "Roadies", with the Root Boy Slim Band, my Sincere Condolences to the Family. What a warm & wonderful lady she was. RIP Mikki.
Cherie Grasso
March 19, 2012
I miss my long time friend and cohort....you got to the gates so fast...I'm grateful you went peacefully...You never wanted to be a burdon...no drama. You aways charmed me, made me laugh to the point of crying,built me up when I was feeling down, sang my praises, loved my children as I love yours. You were everything a best friend could be! You could even piss me off....and come back with a good excuse and apoligy...and down the road we went! I will always miss you.....
I'll see you on the other side, my sweet Marina Lee.
Travis Gosselin
March 19, 2012
My warmest condolences to you, Molly. I remember your mom fondly. She was always so sweet to me.
Camille Edwards
March 19, 2012
My mother and cousin who both worked at the Elizabeth spoke of you so warmly. I finally got a chance to say thank you to the woman that kept sending me shoes. Your warmth was apparent in your hand shake and smile. On behalf of my mother and cousin, you will be greatly miss
Kim Fusco
March 19, 2012
Marina, I can never thank you enough for giving me a sister...I'll never forget the nightly phone calls when I lived with David and Molly...you always made me smile at a time when I needed to smile most. You are so greatly missed. Love you!
Vicki & John Newton
March 19, 2012
I am an old fan from her Root Boy days. Peace be with you in your time of sorrow.
Josh Brooks
March 19, 2012
I feel so lucky to have known Micki in her days as a Rootette. She was a wonderful person and a fabulous entertainer. My condolences to Molly.
Ian Waite
March 19, 2012
Love you Molls
Jennifer O'Grodnick
March 19, 2012
You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers Molly! Love ya Lady!! HUGS!
March 18, 2012
Death does not exist. We just shed our bodies and continue on with our life on another plane. For Life has no beginning and no end. We continue with our same like and dislikes, but with none of the problems and pain we experienced here. We meet old friends and make new ones, We never forget the ones we left behind, we still feel the love and compassion we have for them, and feel their love. We come back for visits with family, friends and pets, It is a very beautiful and heavenly life that we continue, the happiness is overwhelming. I know ;-} Blessings.
M. CoCo Saavedra
Rue (Robin) Wingo-Lam
March 18, 2012
I will always remember you fondly Micki. My condolences to you Molly though I never met you. I am so sorry for your loss.
Jim Deyermond
March 18, 2012
And they used to think we were there to see Root Boy.
wilson
March 18, 2012
Our loving Father has the power to heal your broken heart he will also give you the courage and strength to endure these very difficult times. Don't be afraid, he is with you.
Dick Bangham
March 18, 2012
My heart goes out to you Molly. Your mom was a great gal, a good friend and a fabulous Rootette! We'll remember her always.
Molly Bragg
March 18, 2012
I love you, Maaam. Tuti Fruiti.
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