When we sit down with a family, we have just one goal: to create a fitting, memorable and affordable service for their loved one. Together, we explore the wide variety of services and products available, as well as a wealth of creative ideas and suggestions.
Together, we'll design a memorial or funeral service that suits their needs now and in the future. Families who come to us know that years from now, they will have deep peace-of-mind, because in coming to us, they've done their best to honor their loved one.
Our History
In1977, William “Bill” J. McDonough and his brother-in-law Robert L. Potterfield III, saw the need for a new funeral home in Leesburg, Virginia. A funeral home that would put great emphasis on the service aspects of the industry and serve each family without regard to race, creed or station in life, with the highest quality of professional service and sincerity.
A groundbreaking ceremony was held and after 11 months of construction, our family was able to offer the families of Loudoun County a funeral home that was built just for funeral services, all on one floor with a formal chapel and rooms large enough to accommodate most families' needs.
This was the first time that families of Leesburg had a choice in funeral homes for their final tribute to their loved one.Bill and Robert were partners in the business for 12 years before Robert sold his interest to Bill and Shirley in 1989. Over the next ten years, the McDonough children, Kathy, Bill, and Mark, were educated and devoted to continuing the business.
In July of 2002 after a 7 year battle with Luekemia, the Loudoun community lost a loving and dedicated servant.Bill’s wife, Shirley Potterfield McDonough, children, and grandchildren and wonderful staff have continued to provide the same quality of professional service to families.
Brown Funeral Homes History
In August 1980 the Brown Funeral Home of Lovettsville, Virginia was purchased from Renice and his wife Lucille Brown. Brown Funeral Home began as a furniture and coffin business operated by Elijah Goodhart up until the early 1920s.
John D. Brown, a former banker in Brunswick, Maryland, then purchased the business. Mr. Brown’s sons Renice and Wendell operated the business and built the building in 1938 that the funeral home is still providing services in today. Wendell sold his portion of the business to his brother in 1940 and began working for the Railroad.
Families continued to use their homes for visitations as they always had until around 1942. During this year they began to see more families interested in using the funeral home. Families began to be more interested in using a building that had larger rooms than most homes to accommodate their friends. The Brown family operated the business for over sixty years before selling the business to Loudoun Funeral Chapel in 1980. The family was honored to carry on the legacy of serving families in Lovettsville and local areas. The Potterfield's had a deep connection to the town as one of the first founding families.
Brown's went through many building improvements to meet the needs of the community, and continued to remain open for 32 years.In 2012 Lovettsville operations were consolidated to one Chapel in Leesburg; where families have access to all the services offered including a larger chapel, family rooms for visitation, a childrens room, reception room, on site crematory, and monument sales.
We would like to thank the community for the years of trust placed in us. We stand ready to serve and continue the level of professionalism you have become accustom.
The McDonough Family, 2021
The McDonough Family, in 1978
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William J. McDonough, Founder
William J. McDonough, passed peacefully on July 30, 2002 at home in Leesburg with his family by his side. Born February 12, 1939, in Brooklyn, New York, to the late Joseph J. and Kathryne P. McDonough.Bill graduated from Arlington County Public Schools, and then Roanoke College in 1961 and graduated Magna Cum Laude from Kentucky School of Mortuary Science in Louisville, Kentucky in 1968.Bills career in funeral service began in high school by washing cars and running errands as a summer job at a local funeral home. Murphy Funeral Home opened the door to a career in funeral service and a lasting legacy.
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Shirley McDonough, President
Shirley and her late husband, William, were founders of Loudoun Funeral Chapels. She has been a life long resident of Loudoun County, being a Potterfield, Shirley is proud of her family's ancestors being one of the founders of Lovettsville. Shirley is involved in many civic activities including a lifetime member of the Rebecca's Lodge as well as a member of Leesburg United Methodist Church and Chairman of the Kathryn Eye Circle. Shirley and her family have dedicated their lives to serving the community.
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Bill McDonough, Funeral Director
Bill attended Loudoun County Public Schools growing up and graduated in 1991 from Loudoun County High. He holds a mortuary science degree from Gupton Jones Collage of Mortuary Science, Atlanta, Georgia. He has been with the funeral home since 1991 and manages many aspects of the family business. Bill resides in Leesburg, Virginia, with his wife and children.
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Kathryn McDonough Webb, Managing Director/ Funeral Director
A life long resident of Loudoun, Kathryn is a 1989 graduate of Loudoun County High. She graduated in 1997, Magna Cum Laude from Gupton Jones College of Mortuary Science, Atlanta, Georgia.She has been dedicated to the family business since 1994 and began managing the funeral home when her father passed in 2002. She is a proud Mom of three amazing young adult children, that are all envolved in the family business.Matthew who is the newest director on staff; Meghan who handles clerical duties in the business and is a college student; and Morgan who is serving her internship to become a director.Kathryn and her family resides in Paeonian Springs. She enjoys gardening and staying active.
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Mark McDonough, Monument Sales /Funeral Attendant/ IT Manager
Mark, a life long resident of Leesburg, attended Loudoun Country Day School, Leesburg, VA, and graduated from Valley Forge Military Academy, in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. At Loudoun Funeral Chapels, Mark helps with many aspects of funeral service, including managing the IT department and manages our monument division.
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Matthew Webb McDonough, Assistant Managing Director / Funeral Director
Matt is a lifelong resident of Leesburg and a graduate of Loudoun County High School, class of 2012. He furthered his education at Radford University before earning his degree from John Tyler Mortuary Science Department in Richmond, VA.With a deep commitment to the funeral service industry, Matt has been involved in the field since the age of 16. As a third-generation funeral director in the McDonough family, he continues to carry on the family legacy with unwavering dedication to serving the community.Matt resides in Purcellville with his wife, Polina, and their two sons. Outside of his professional life, he enjoys spending his free time on the golf course.
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Meghan Elizabeth Webb, Funeral Attendant/ Administrative Assistant
Meghan is a native of Leesburg and a graduate of Loudoun County High School. She has recently graduated with her associate's degree from Northern Virginia Community College and is now pursuing a degree in accounting. As a member of the McDonough family, Meghan is honored to be part of the family's enduring legacy in the community.
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Alyssa Alvarado, Funeral Attendant
Alyssa is a graduate of Loudoun County High School. She is currently pursuing her passion at AVI Career Training in Vienna, Virginia, where she is enrolled in the esthetician program. In addition to her studies, Alyssa contributes to the team as a part-time Funeral Attendant, providing valuable assistance to the staff.
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Morgan L Webb, Funeral Service Intern
Morgan is a lifelong resident of Loudoun County, Virginia. A 2019 graduate of Loudoun County High School, she is currently completing her funeral service internship while pursuing a degree in mortuary science at Brightpoint Community College. Morgan and her husband, Adam, call Paeonian Springs home, where they share their life with an array of animals, including chickens, sheep and more, on their little farm.
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R. Scott Lison, Funeral Attendant
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Joshua Hash, Funeral Service Intern
Josh hails from Roanoke, VA, and is the proud father of four amazing children. A graduate of William Fleming High School, class of 2012, Josh has recently graduated from Brightpoint Community College (formerly known as John Tyler) and is set to sit for the state board to become licensed this spring in Mortuary Science. In addition to his academic achievements, Josh is an active and dedicated member of his community, volunteering his time to help create a safe and supportive environment for all.
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Jumeka Cox, Funeral Director
Jumeka was born in Germany and raised in Pollocksville, NC. She graduated in 2001 from Harrison High School in Colorado Springs, CO. With over 20 years of experience in the nursing field, she dedicated herself to caring for long-term and short-term patients.In 2014, Jumeka relocated to the HEB area in Texas, where she pursued her passion for funeral service by attending the Dallas Institute of Funeral Service, graduating in 2018. During her studies, she gained valuable experience working with the Willed Body Program at UTSW and at the Medical Examiner’s Office in Dallas, TX.After gaining experience working in both Dallas and Arlington, TX, Jumeka made the decision to relocate to Virginia to be closer to her family in North Carolina.
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Brice Jewell, Administrator
Brice is a graduate of Loudoun Valley High School, Class of 2013, and earned her bachelor’s degree in communications from Radford University in 2017. Over the years, she has gained valuable experience in various fields of communications, including working with minor league baseball and wedding planning. Currently, Brice serves as the office administrator at Loudoun Funeral Chapel. She resides in Winchester VA, where she enjoys life with her husband and their two children, Jax and Adelyn.
