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Mary Brown Obituary

Mary Ellen Shepard Brown, 92, of Jacksonville, passed away Sunday, June 10, 2018, at her home.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Harris Creek Missionary Baptist Church with Reverend Drew Parker officiating. Burial will follow in the Brown Family Cemetery.
A native of Onslow County; she was a daughter of the late John Ivey and Molly Lanier Shepard. She was retired from the Onslow County School System where she worked in the cafeteria and as a teacher's aid. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband of 73 years, Edward J. Brown; a son, Larry Brown; a grandson, Edward E. Brown Jr.; four brothers and three sisters. Surviving are four sons, Ed Brown (Jo Ann), Leland Brown (Linda), Wade Brown (Judy), Gene Brown (Marlene); a daughter, Theresa Webb; a daughter-in-law, Jan Brown, all of Jacksonville; 13 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be prior to the service from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday at the church.
The family would like to express their sincere thanks and appreciation to the staff of Lower Cape Fear Hospice for their care for Mrs. Brown.
Electronic condolences may be left for the family at Jonesfh.org.

Published by Jacksonville Daily News from Jun. 11 to Jun. 12, 2018.
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May the God of all comfort sustain your family during the days ahead Psalms 119:76

June 17, 2018

May the God of all comfort sustain your family during the days ahead Psalms 19:76

June 17, 2018

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

June 16, 2018

No sweeter lady ever lived. Her love lives on with the loving family that she and Ed. Sr. created. Rest in peace, sweet lady.

Bill Franklin

June 13, 2018

To the Entire Brown Family: I am saddened to hear of the passing of Mrs. Brown. She was a wonderful person and will be missed by all. My prayers and sincerest condolences go out to you all!

Keith Williams

June 13, 2018

Ed, Wade, Gene, and the entire Brown family: My heart hurts for you in the passing of your Mother. I have met Mrs. Brown many times but never got to know her well. This I do know however, any Mother who reared three sons as fine and outstanding as the three of you had to be a wonderful woman of sterling character. May God's peace be with you as you cope with your loss.

Cecil Hargett

June 12, 2018

yale popkin

June 11, 2018

Grandma brown one of the very special lady. We all loved her very much and she will be truly missed by all of us . God bless her heart and she is in the lords arms.....

Betty White

June 11, 2018

THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.. SPECIAL LADY .. LOVE YA ALL..

JANELL HAM

June 11, 2018

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