Madge Smith Wells

Madge Smith Wells Born December 8th 1931 - Life - Passed September 18th 2023 Mom was loved by countless people through many generations. She never met a stranger she didn't win over as a friend. Her doors were always open to meet the needs of those who would enter. Be they friends through troubled times or those of her adult children, she would take them in until they were able to piece their lives back together again. She was a Great-great-grandmother with dozens calling her Mom Mom, half of which were of no relation in the traditional sense but in her heart, were always family. Too many to list here but they all know very well who they are. She worked for the FBI in the early 1950's. She soon decided to stay home and raise her three children, Michael, Robert and Melinda. In the 1970's mom went to work for the Prince George's County Schools in Maryland, retiring in the 1990's. For over fifty years she was very active in her local church, Whitehall Baptist. She enjoyed participating in church plays, choir singing, outreach programs and Sunday School Director to mention a few. She was a gentle spirit, always encouraging and never condemning. Many times she helped her adult children through very troubled waters. Mom and dad enjoyed building their home together. Literally block by block and wall by wall, a house was built over time. One where her children found shelter through life's storms. A sign rests over a doorway in their home which reads, "All because two people fell in love." Her testimony of grace and mercy, of love and forgiveness lives on in the lives of those she touched. Whether they were strangers or neighbors, friends or family it was her desire that they be touched by the same God who had changed her life forever. Mom lived a rich, full life and left a great legacy. She is survived by her children Michael and his wife Jenny, Greg, Melinda and four generations of family and friends who simply called her, Mom Mom. Viewing will be held at Raymond Funeral Home in LaPlata, Oct. 19th, 6-8pm. Service will be held at Whitehall Baptist Church in Accokeek Oct. 20th at 11am. Memorial contributions in her honor may be made to Whitehall Baptist Church (1205 Farmington Road E, Accokeek, MD 20607).

Madge Smith Wells

December 8, 1931 - September 18, 2023