Mary A. Brown

Born into new Life MARY BROWN
I believe in the sun even if it isn't shining.
I believe in love even when I am alone.
I believe in God even when He is silent.
Author Unknown: submitted by Roberta Hogan

Mary Annetta Brown, 80 years old
Known as: Wife, Mom, Sister and Sister-in-Law, Grandma, Daughter and Step Daughter, Aunt, Cousin, Niece, Grandaughter and the most lovable stubborn person we knew.

Resided in Denver, CO for almost 62 years

DEATH
Day and Date: Tuesday September 23, 2014
Place: Swedish Medical Center, Englewood, CO
Cause of Death: Stroke

LIFE
Born April 19, 1934 in Milton, West Virginia to Shelva D Byrd and Mabel G (Alford) Byrd.

SIBLINGS
Dennis, Iva and Roberta

CHILDHOOD
School: Attended Grove City High School

MARRIAGE
Married Hamor Hugh Brown in Grove City, OH on October 26, 1951 after Hamor "dated" Mary and both of her little sisters, Iva and Roberta. Divorced in 2010 after 59 years of marriage.

EMPLOYMENT
Dale's Drug Store, Grove City, Borden's Dairy, Denver, Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Cherry Creek, Montgomery Wards, Denver Surgical Supply, Denver and self employed cleaning medical and dental offices.

PLACES OF RESIDENCE
Milton, West Virginia, Columbus and Grove City, OH, Golden, Arvada, Denver, and Loveland, CO

HOBBIES
Fishing, Camping, NASCAR, Travel, Board Games, Cards, Dominoes, Word Search Puzzles, Singing, Cooking, Old Movies, Reading "Clean" Books, Homemaking, Socializing With Friends and Family

FAITH LIFE
Saved and Baptized at Victory Baptist Church. Long standing member of Park View Baptist Church; more recently attended Emmanuel Baptist Church in Loveland and Fundamental Baptist Church in Denver. Loved her church family and regretted not being able to attend. She was so pleased when her friends or church family would take her to dinner, or stop by and visit. Mary was so thankful for any excursion after she was unable to drive as she was housebound and loved the fellowship. Mary left gospel tracts and spoke to others about her faith in Christ. If you have any question in your mind about eternal issues, please contact any family member or Pastors Garner, Miller or White. Mary's confident faith helped her to live, and die, without fear for her future.

FAMILY
Survived by her sisters, two daughters, five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and so many beloved Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Nieces and Nephews too numerous to name. Following are Mary's immediate family members and their families:

Sandra Brown
  Michael Costello, Jr.
  Malissa Costello
    Cameron Moore
  Denise and Brad Wicks
    Tassion Wicks
    Tristin Wicks
    David Michael Wicks
Linda McClain
  Steven Perry and Lisa Adamczyk
  Sargent Daniel Perry

Extended Family:
Iva and Gene Willis
  Jennifer and Paul Warrington
    Cole, Luke, Beau, Emma
  Heather and Hugh Fitzpatrick
    Colin Fitzpatrick
    Abigail Fitzpatrick
Roberta Hogan
  Kerrie Hogan
  Sherrie and Dale Sellmer
    Levi, Shannan
  Peggy and Lee Housley
    Billy, Hope
Minnie Byrd
  Rebecca Chace
    Owen and Lori Chace
      Haley, Callie, Kaity and Alex
    Matthew and Konnie Chace
Betty and Jim West
  Nicole and Adam Burris
Earl and Sherry Byrd
  Brent and Claire Byrd
    Parker and Avery
  Rachel and Bill Caulk
    William
  Kayla Byrd
Bonnie and Brian Selby
  Brooke, Ryleigh, McKenna, Sydney, Amanda
David Perry
Michael Costello, Sr.
Lois Colson
  Cindy Walker
  Amy Adamo
    Nicholas
  Jeff Colson
    Jennifer, Jonathan, Carla, Taylor

Preceded In Death:
Shelva and Mabel Byrd, parents
Hamor and Grace Brown, parents-in-law
Dennis Byrd, brother
Carl Colson, brother-in-law
Hank Hogan, brother-in-law
Faith Selby, great niece

Life is a Vapor
by Mabel Byrd Barboe
(Mary's Mother)
Life is but a vapor,
One short breath and I'll be gone,
The world may soon forget
I walked this way.
The precious Love of Jesus
Will go with me on and on,
And I will dwell with Him
Forever along the way.

MARY
Original poem
by Roberta Hogan

ALWAYS THE OLDER SISTER
ALWAYS GIVING ADVICE
WE DIDN'T ALWAYS AGREE
BUT YOU WERE USUALLY PRETTY WISE.

YOU WERE MY GUARDIAN ANGEL
WHEN I STARTED FIRST GRADE
THOSE MEMORIES WILL ALWAYS BE
WITH ME AS YOU HANDLED IT WITH GRACE.

YOU SAVED BROKEN PRETZELS FOR ME
WHEN YOU WORKED AT DALE'S DRUG STORE
AND DADDY MADE IVA AND ME YOUR
DATING CHAPERONS
JUST TO KEEP THINGS ABOVE BOARD.

WE ONLY TOLD ABOUT THE KISSING A FEW TIMES
SO DADDY WOULD BE AWARE
THEN WE COULD CONTINUE TO GO ON YOUR DATES
BECAUSE HAMOR BOUGHT US HAMBURGERS
AND MILK SHAKES - HE DIDN'T SEEM TO CARE

IN SOME WAYS YOU WERE LIKE A MOTHER TO ME
I'LL REMEMBER YOU ALWAYS
AND I KNOW YOU'LL REMEMBER ME

AND,

DON'T CHANGE TOO MANY THINGS IN HEAVEN
GOD PROBABLY DECORATED THE WAY HE WANTED
IT TO BE.

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