Mary Brown

Mary Ellen Brown, 84, of Cape Girardeau died Monday, July 3, 2023, at her home.

She was born Feb. 10, 1939, in Owensboro, Kentucky, to Edmond and Martine Howard Ballard.

She and William "Tony" A. Brown were married July 16, 1965, at Owensboro.

Mary was of the Catholic faith. She was a member of River City Workers of the Blind.

Survivors include four crazy children, Therese "Tina" (Jared) Jones, Jennifer Burns, Joy (Ronald Matlock) Brown and William "T.J." Anthony (Erica) Brown II; 10 grandchildren, Grace Jones, Vesper Ann Hawkins, Billy Brown, April (Michael) Craig, Mikayla Matlock, Victoria Brown, Trey Brown, Cheyenne Brown, Allie Brown and Gabe Brown; and five great-grandchildren, Brenden Hawkins, Bennett Craig, Maddison Craig, Jackson Brown and Maddox Brown.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband and her parents.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, July 6, at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the River City Workers of the Blind.

Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.