Mary Brown Brame Obituary in Richmond at Scotts Funeral Home

Obituary For Mary Brown Brame

Mary Joyce Brown Brame, 81, of Richmond was called by the heavenly angels from her earthly home on December 20, 2020. Mary was born April 22, 1939, in Lynchburg, the fifth child of James (Jim) and Alma Brown. She grew up in Roselyn, Virginia, in Nelson County. After graduating from high school, Mary left Nelson County for Washington D.C., where she enrolled and graduated from Cortez Peters School of Business. While working part-time at the Hot Shoppe in Arlington, Virginia, she met her future husband, David Brame. Mary and David married on July 2, 1960. They shared a 37-year marriage until God called him home in 1997. In 1968, Mary and her family moved to Richmond. Mary held a successful career as a secretary for several prominent doctors at the Medical College of Virginia, which she affectionately called the "miracle college." After retiring several times, Mary decided to focus her time on the other things she loved, like her precious yard and flowers, home, neighbors and family. She also devoted much of her time to her church, St. Paul's Catholic Church, where she was an active member of the Ladies' Sodality. Mary was also an avid Washington Football Team fan, regardless of whether they had a winning season. Mary loved being in her kitchen, creating delicious meals and spending time with her family and loved ones. Affectionately known as "Pooh" to her grandson, Mary's love, joy, and smile brought happiness to the lives of everyone close to her. Surviving are her two daughters, April Brame Hawkes (Dr. Clarence R. Hawkes, Jr.) and Angela Maria Brame; grandson, Clarence R. Hawkes III, Esq.; a special family friend, Indira Quarles; two brothers, William A. Brown (Anne) and Douglas Brown (Frances), brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Herman and Doris Bates; several nephews, nieces, cousins, neighbors and friends. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. where viewing will be held Thursday (today), December 24 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. A funeral mass will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, December 26 at St. Paul's Catholic Church, 909 Rennie Avenue. Interment Mount Calvary Cemetery.

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To the Family of Mary Joyce Brame,
The St. James Baptist Church of Roseland, VA (Rev. David Brown, Pastor) acknowledges the death of Ms. Brame and extends its heartfelt sympathy and love.
St. James Baptist Church Roseland, VA 22967

I worked with Ms. Brame, in the Referral Department, at VCU on Franklin Street. That department shared many laughs over the years and we loved to discuss the weather, especially if snow was expected. She will be missed. My condolences to her family.

To my sister, Heaven is even better now that you are there. The angels will now be the recipients of the joy you provided us for the past 81 years.
Doug

April and family, Condolences to you and your family. May God bless you with peace,comfort, and love.

Mama Brame always welcomed me in her home. My favorite memories of her were going to Sunday brunch with her after church whenever I visited Angela. She had a sweet, loving, kind spirit. Praying for peace and comfort for Angela, April and the rest of the family. With love, Beatrice.

To Angela and the Brame family, I send sincere condolences from the Stallings family. Our hearts go out to you in this time of bereavement. She is now resting and know she will hear our God say, " Well done ". and we will see her again.
Wanda Stallings

To the family & friends of Mary Brame,
We at Mount Calvary Cemetery wish to express our deepest sympathies for the loss of your loved one and we pray that God will help to ease your pain in the days to come. We are proud and honored to be chosen as the final resting place for Mary. This is a responsibility that we do not take lightly and I pledge the highest level of perpetual care to honor her memory. Please do not hesitate to call us with any concerns or if there is anything we can do to make these difficult experiences any easier.
Jim Glass General Mgr. Mount Calvary Cemetery 804-355-5271