Gregory Funeral Service | Gastonia, NC

Obituary For Mavis Brown

Mavis Brown was born on December 17, 1957. Mavis was called to her eternal rest on October 31, 2021. She the youngest of 10 children of the late William” Ruff’ Brown and Elizabeth ‘Pat” Spears Brown.

Mavis accepted Christ at an early age and often attended Springfield Memorial Baptist Church. She was educated in Gaston County Schools, and later received her GED from Gaston Community College. She was a great athlete and she played softball for the Springfield community. She often worked in commercial cleaning. Mavis loved people especially children. She was a devoted mother, sister, aunt, and friend. She enjoyed playing cards, playing scrabble, watching the Washington Redskins play, and loved spending time with her family and friends. She will be missed by all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her sisters; Ms. Hannah Brown, Mrs. Peggy Bannerman (Peter), Mrs. Doris Graham (Melvin), brothers; Roy “Bookie” Brown, Charles “Foxy” Brown, Robert Lee “Bob” Brown, George “Toby” Brown, and Thomas “Tom” Brown.

Mavis leaves to cherish memories to a daughter, Kenya Elizabeth Brown of Charlotte, NC; bonus son, Herman Bratton (Cham) of Gastonia, NC; brother, Freddy Brown (Vicky) of Cleveland, OH; sister Alberta ‘Dee Dee” Mclean (Marshall) of Charlotte, NC and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Viewing at the funeral home on Friday; November 5, 2021 from 6 until 8

Funeral on Saturday; November 6, 2021; 11:30 a.m.; Mt. Zion Restoration Church, Gastonia

Visitation: thirty minutes before the service at the church

Interment: West Creek Cemetery, Mt. Holly

Masks required at all services and funeral will be live on funeral home facebook page

Guest Book

My condolences to the family, my friend Kenya Brown... I met Mavis he did me a favor but the entire time she was joking living life enjoying every moment..May you rest in heaven

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We are praying for the family Lora Adams Darby

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on behalf of my siblings and myself, we are deeply sadden of the passing of our Auntie by choice & love. We are praying for Kenya and the Brown family and will miss Mavis more than words can even began to explain. She loved us and was always there when we needed her even if it meant dropping what she was doing to run to our bedside if we were sick or to step in and babysit if we needed a sitter. She will be greatly missed and I will always remember the love and compassion she expressed to me and my family!! Rest Easy Auntie.. Pastor John F. Benton

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My condolences to the Brown Family. I will always remember how inviting Mavis was. I never felt like a stranger when she was around. She always made me feel like part of the family. I could always count on a laugh, a song or a scolding if I needed it. She will be missed. Yvette Johnson Charlotte, NC

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To Mavis family,you all have my deepest condolences and prayers, I met Mavis when I would come to Stanley to my mothers for the weekend,they were neighbors we become friends, and have been ever since She will truly be missed Debra Davis Rendleman

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My condolences to the family,Mavis was one of a kind and will be missed. Our family will be praying for your family. Ivan and Nelda Rendleman

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My condolences to the family, I will always remember meeting Mavis, she was so funny and always knew how to gather a crowd and keep us laughing. I'll remember our days at East Gaston and the Mt Holly JC Bldg. dances!

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To The Brown Family: We are saddened to hear about the passing of Mavis. We pray that God will give you all comfort and peace during this time and the days to come. Mavis was a wonderful person and she will forever be in our memories. From The Wade Family in Rocky Mount, Virginia.

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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