- Date Of Birth: June 4, 1926
- Date Of Death: February 5, 2023
- State: Maryland
Mary Frances Brown
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day; and not to me only, but unto all them also his love his appearing.” II Timothy 4:7-8
Mary Frances Brown, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend has departed this life. She exchanged this life for her eternal home in the glorious presence of the Lord on February 5, 2023.
Mary was born on June 4, 1926 in Louisa, Kentucky to the late Eula Jones and Gerald Barnes. She was educated in the Kentucky and West Virginia School Systems. The family moved to Huntington, West Virginia where she completed her education. After moving to Huntington, W.Va., she met her future husband, Jack Ross and from this union they raised three children. They moved to Washington, DC in 1958.
Mary was a stay-at-home Mom until her children got older. She decided to go to work for the District of Columbia Government. After working for approximately 25 years, Mary retired from the Office of Inspection and Compliance as a Compliance Officer. Mary joined Mt. Jezreel Baptist Church formerly on Riggs Road, NE, Washington, DC, now located in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Mary had a great sense of humor. She knew how to have fun and enjoy herself. Most of all, she was loved by her family and friends. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, James L. Brown. She leaves to celebrate her memory: Daughters Brenda Thompson, Jacqueline (Jackie) Ross, and Son, Gregory Ross Grandchildren: Thomas (Tommy) Ross (Preceded Mary in death) Michael Thompson, Stephanie Wade-Hardy (Tony), and Antonio (Tony) Wade Great Grandchildren: Taseanda, Kevin, Kellie, Antonio (Tony) Jr., Tyson, Brittany, and Mason Great Great Grandchildren: Najee, A’seanti, Markell, Khalil, Minah, and Mi’Nya Nieces; Cecilia (Squeekie) Robinson, Victoria (Vicky) Uddyback and Kimberly (Kim) Ross Nephews: Derek Ross and Wendell Uddyback Siblings: Gerald (Butch) Barnes, Douglas (Bus) Barnes, Bruce Barnes, Mary (Mitzi) Barnes, Reginald (Reggie) Barnes, Angela (Angie) Barnes, Sterling Barnes Cousins: Lavenia Hickman, Fred Jones, Bill Jones, Jimmy Ed Special Friends: Claude Livers, Magrissa Johnson, Brenda Rich (Anthony) Ernestine Morse, Seldon “Shake/Sonny” Higgins, Hattie (Eugene) Dunston, Wanda Daniels Brown, Gloria Spann, Ruth Wilson, Sandy Bruno, Pauline Lee, Mary Nguyen, Janice Holmes, Sparkie Hayden, Vaciel Gillus, Lula McLaughlin, Betty Burns, Darnyse Owens, Cynthia Joseph, Lynette DuBose, Linda Stamp, Gloria Bush, and a host of other family and friends. Although Mary’s passing will leave a void, she will remain in our hearts and our minds.
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