Alexis Lucille "Nickey" Brand

Alexis Lucille “Nickey” Brand, 75, of Aberdeen, MD, passed away August 16, 2021 at Lorien Bulle Rock. Born in Marion Virginia on August 7, 1946, Nickey was the daughter of the late Edgar Allen Woods and Mary Helen Wright. After graduating from High School she began working for the Harford Democrat and then began a career of over 30 years as an administrative assistant at Aberdeen Proving Ground. Following her retirement there, she worked for Art and Ann Helton at Webster Congregational Christian UCC Church. Nickey was a passionate lover of cats, was devoted to her family and had a special fondness for her niece, MC. Surviving to cherish her memory are her daughter Tonna Parker of Aberdeen; two brothers, Leiland and Samuel Hyman (Leslie) of Aberdeen; an aunt Donna Turnbaugh of Aberdeen; her goddaughter Denise Alexis Ward of Colora; her lifelong best friend Dorothy Blevins of Havre de Grace, as well as a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Stray Streets TNR of Havre de Grace, bringing compassionate care and population control to the stray and discarded cats of Havre de Grace (www.straystreetstnr.com)