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Mary Anna Browder
May 19, 1955 - April 18, 2021
EAST CHICAGO, IN - Mary Anna Browder was born in Pittsview, Alabama on May 19, 1955, to the late Helen (nee Johnson) and Roosevelt Browder, Sr. In 1956, during the great migration, her parents along with her older sister Mary Ella and brother Roosevelt Jr. relocated to East Chicago, Indiana. Apart from attending college at Indiana State University and a brief time in Griffith, IN, Mary Anna lived in East Chicago until the Lord called her home on Sunday, April 18, 2021.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her bonus dad, Kenzie Hunter, Jr. and several aunts and uncles, with whom she shared a special relationship.
Her passing has left a huge whole in the hearts of those who loved her dearly. She leaves to cherish her memories four sisters: Mary Ella Browder-King, Indianapolis, IN, Patricia Browder and Denise Hunter, Merrillville, IN and Daphne Hunter, Willowbrook, IL; three brothers: Roosevelt, Jr. and Joseph (Ereca) Browder, East Chicago, IN and Dwayne (Sabrina) Browder, Bolingbrook, IL; and of host of nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends.
Walk through visitation will take place at Friendship Baptist Church on Saturday, May 1, 2021, from the 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. A COVID friendly private funeral will immediately follow. When entering the church masking and social distancing is required. Flowers can be sent directly to the church on May 1, 2021 from 8:00 to 8:30 a.m. All resolutions should be emailed directly to [email protected] no later than 5:00 PM, Friday, April 30, 2021. Funeral service will be livestreamed via Hinton & Williams Funeral Home Facebook page.
HINTON & WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME is honored to be of service to the Browder and Hunter families.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mary Browder
Jeannie M. Coleman
April 24, 2024
You are missed! Rest in Heavenly peace.
Cynthia Beverly-Watkins
April 28, 2022
I MISS MY FRIEND!!! And I still have to catch myself from wanting to call her. Mary always made you laugh...and spoke truth, whether you wanted to hear it or not! LOL Love you Mary Anna!!!!!
Selma Battle
May 4, 2021
My prayers and condolences for the family. Mary was always a very sweet and cheerful person, she will be missed.
Sandra jefferson Bostic
May 2, 2021
My condolences to the family of Mary Browder she will be dearly missed
Mr & Mrs Ermilo Ducret Sr
May 1, 2021
Our sincerest condolences to her family and friends. May she Rest In Peace
Deborah Washington
May 1, 2021
Mydeepest spathy to the browder family god bless you all love deborah washington
Doris Coleman
May 1, 2021
Sending my deepest Condolences and Prayers to the Browder Family!! Though this may be a hard time, just never let go of the Memories. They will keep your Loved one with you Forever.
CLIFFORD JAMES
May 1, 2021
To the family I'm very sorry to hear bout Mary my prayers are with you
Carell Hampton
May 1, 2021
My deepest condolences to the Browser & Hunter family Mary Anna was a sweet and caring person I enjoy our little talks we use to have she will truly be missed.
Kerry Williams
April 30, 2021
Joe B. My sincere condolences to you and your family. May Our heavenly father continue to bless you and your family.
Wanda Nixon Smith
April 30, 2021
Prayers to the Browder family
C. Wright-Smith
April 30, 2021
Condolences to the Briwder-Hunter family. Mary was my co-worker and my friend. I have many fond memories of all the good times we shared over the years. She will truly be missed.
Jeannie M. (Wash) Coleman
April 30, 2021
My sincere condolences on my friend's passing. I'm so sad to see her go. May God bless you all as He has done for so many others. Mary is gone in the physical, but I know she will remain in the hearts of family and friends. God bless you!
Cynthia Beverly-Watkins
April 30, 2021
My deepest sympathy goes out to the Browder-Hunter Family. Mary Anna had such a big heart and a sense of humor to match. She will be sooo missed by everyone who knew her. My sincere condolences and prayers go out to you all. Love and blessings.
Merna Crawford
April 30, 2021
Rest in Heaven my friend. My prayers are with the family. I have known Mary for years. She was such a sweet person inside and out. I will miss you
JEAN EVANS
April 30, 2021
PAT, DEEPEST SYMPATHY FOR YOUR LOSS, GOD BLESS YOU.
Shirley Green
April 30, 2021
Your sister was so caring in all she did. God will always cover you all in his LOVE; REST IN PEACE Mary
Earnest Tyler
April 30, 2021
You are now one of Gods Angels, Rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with your family thru this difficult time.
MiMi Carrillo
April 30, 2021
2 Corinthians 5:8 To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. My prayers and condolences are with the Browder and Hunter family. Rest well Mary in the bosom of our Savior Jesus Christ. Your smile and kind spirit will be missed.
Denice Chobanov Barsich
April 30, 2021
Mary may you rest in peace.... I'll never forget the times we spent together at RHS.....
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