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Mary S. Brown

Passed 12/02/2021

Obituary For Mary S. Brown

Mrs. Mary S. Brown, age 96 of Magnolia NC departed this life on December 2, 2021.

A private family funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 11th at 11:00 AM in the Mt. Zion AME Zion Church. Burial will follow in Merritt Memorial Cemetery.

She is survived by: sister, Peggie S. Tillman (James Womack); god-sons she raised, Kevin Tillman (Angie) and Thomas Tillman (Gillian); god-daughter, Ingrid Pendleton (Harvey); sister-in-law, Dorothy Spearman and a host of other relatives and friends.

There will be a viewing on Friday, December 10th from 1 PM to 5 PM and the family will receive friends from 4 PM to 5 PM at Summerville-Boykin Mortuary in Garland.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Mt. Zion AME Zion Church.


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Mary Brown a strong and courageous woman of God. She loved people. She visited Lattice every Sunday bringing her meals and taking her to her appointments. She would call me to see what we could do to make life comfortable for Lattice. Mary was in my computer class I taught at the Garland Senior Center. She would tell me there Is certain things she wanted to do and after she learned those things that were enough for her. I didn't know she had gone to glory. But she has been very supportive in so many ways in my life. Truly she is a friend and cousin that will be greatly missed. My condolences to the family.

We share in the loss of your loved one and our dear friend. Such a beautiful example of love, energy, and devotion. Mary Spearman Brown was known as the Big Kid, someone who was always young at heart, never afraid of challenges, believed she could do anything, and encouraged others to do the same. She was a flower that was always in full bloom and every petal told a story. A tireless missionary, caregiver, mentor, leader, friend, community supporter, full of intellect, wisdom, and most of all, humility. One of her favorite sayings "I'm hopping but I'm not stopping. It is befitting that Mary Spearman Brown, the Big Kid, is now where she will never grow old. Ora Jackson and Family

The previous post was sent from: Emma West Williams.

My condolences to the family of Mary Spearman Brown. I am so sorry for your loss. Mary was a sweet, kind, humble, compassionate, loving, caring and God-fearing lady. She loved her family. She would gladly share and help others. She had a heart of gold. She was a bold and courageous lady. I recall how she drove to UNCW with her sister Lila West to attend my daughter, Chiaki Williams' graduation. This was in 2014, at the age of 89. She was fearless when it came to driving in all that traffic. My daughter and I admired, respected and loved her dearly. She will be missed by many. Rest In Heavenly Peace my friend.

My Condolences to the Family. She is still and always be smiling. She was such a gracious lady and will always be remembered by all those who knew her! James & Jackie Murphy

Blessings and prayers to the family of Mrs. Mary S. Brown. May her legacy continue to live on through all of those whose lives she touched.

Winifred & Danny Murphy

Condolences to the family of Mrs. Mary Brown. Ms. Mary will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She was a Godly woman with wisdom, love, compassion and patience to share with all. Please be comforted in knowing she is absent from the body but present with the Lord. 🙏🙏🙏❤

The family of Rosa Belle Lee sends our sincere prayers and condolences. Mrs. Brown was the last friend to visit my mother before her passing. She was a dear friend to our mother. May God comfort your hearts during this season of sorry. Blessings upon blessings. Neal, Bessie, Rosetta

A Godly woman well respected and loved. Will always be remembered for her smile and Godly lady characters. She always shared a smile.

Praying for comfort and strength for the family, she was always full of joy

I have many memories Of Mary Brown down through the years. Love and peace to the family.

To the family of Mrs. Mary Brown, we the St. Stephen AME Zion were sadden to hear of the passing of such a beautiful person. We will cherish her loving and giving sprit. She always had a smile and kind word of encouragement. May God grant you peace and strength during this most difficult hour. We have you in our thoughts and prayers. The St.Stephen AME Zion Church Family.

My condolences to the family

My condolences to the family..

My condolences to the family.

My Condolences to the Family

My Condolences to the Family

Love and condolences to the family of the late Mrs. Mary S. Brown. Mrs. Brown was always a blessing to the family of the late Julia Y. Miller. We know Jesus is the Lord! Amanda M. Swann and family

Another rose plucked from us to be with the Lord the good news is we will see one another again on the other side. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Mazie Peterson Morrisey

Thinking of you in your hour of sorrow and extending heartfelt sympathy. Always remember that God is a good and great God as there will be joy in the morning. Susan Hall Ruffin and Family Jacksonville, Florida

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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