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Mary Brown Obituary
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February 18, 1926-
April 11, 2017
Columbus, GA- Mary Ellen Brown, long time resident of Columbus, Georgia, died April 11, 2017.
Born February 18, 1926 in Washington, D.C., after moving to the area she was a Charter member of St. Anne Catholic Church, longtime member of St. Francis Hospital Auxiliary, and a regular volunteer with the Springer Opera House Guild.
Mary Ellen was very busy in her younger years raising her daughters - volunteering and driving to all of their activities. After her daughters grew up and started their own families, she became "Mur" to her son-in-law's, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
Those who knew her well will miss her beautiful smile, winks, love of family, compassion for others, and a life of gratitude.
She is preceded in death by her husband, George T. Brown, sister, Mary Frances Donahue and brother, Thomas Donahue.
She is survived by her seven daughters, Mary Jane Sultenfuss (Ray) Tampa, Fl. Karen Chestnut (Jim) Atlanta, GA, Maureen Bowick (Chris) Columbus, GA, Ellen Rose (David) Atlanta, GA, Zoe Cooper (Barry) Tallahassee, FL, Emily Rosher (Greg) Columbus, GA, Julie Awtrey (Todd) Mempis, TN, 20 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
Her family would like to thank the staff in skilled care at Spring Harbor and Columbus Hospice. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Anne-Pacelli School, Columbus Hospice or the charity of your choice. Services at St. Anne Catholic Church on Saturday, April 22, 2017: Rosary at 11:00 am and funeral at 11:30 am. There will be a visitation immediately following Mass, in the Visitation Hall. There will be a private burial. Arrangements by Striffler-Hamby Funeral Home.
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Ricky Brown
April 17, 2017
Emily and family, so sad to hear of the passing of your mom. May God bless you all.
Yolanda Williams-Archibald
April 15, 2017
Wink,wink and wink! R.I.P Mrs Brown
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