Maralee was born on August 28, 1935 in Blackburn, Oklahoma to Charles and Esther Ann (Carter) Long and was raised in Bunavista, TX. Maralee was a proud OU alum and a Registered Nurse. During college Maralee met the love of her life, William Keith Brown and they provided an idyllic home life for their three children. Maralee was a wonderful cook and always had a bulging table and loved accepting the challenge of feeding hungry family and friends. Maralee was a longtime member of Trinity United Methodist Church and was very devoted to God. She served for years as a Stephens Minister, was in the choir and was a disciplined student of Bible Study Fellowship. She was a very accomplished china painter, including blue ribbons for her work at The State Fair of Texas. After retirement, she was an organizer of lunches with friends.
Maralee is survived by her siblings, Tom Long and Nancy McCann. Children: Kathy Hay, Mark Brown, MD, and Debbie Roberts. Maralee had six grandchildren: Michelle Critz, Kristen Brown, Chelsea McBrayer, Jennifer Hay, Will Roberts and Megan Brown. Maralee was tickled to be Great Grandmother to Brazos McBrayer.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, Arlington.
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