Mrs. Mary Ann Brown, age 83, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2019 in Orange Park, Florida.
Born in Washington, D.C., she was a daughter of Monte and Mary West. She resided with her family in Maitland, FL from 1977 to 2002 and then moved to Jacksonville to be closer to her sons. She is preceded in death by her husband James L. Brown and is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law Doug (Patty), Michael, Richard (Leslie), James, Jr. (Dianne) and Ralph Larry. She is also survived by her 17 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and her sister Betty Jane King. Mrs. Brown lived for and loved her family very much. She was an avid bowler with averages in the high 200’s and once bowled a 300 game. Her beloved dog Bailey always made her laugh. She learned and shared with her family that life is precious and to always share your blessings. She left a legacy of being a loving, sharing, caring person. Friends are invited to call at the Baldwin-Fairchild Goldenrod Chapel, 7520 Aloma Avenue in Winter Park, Sunday, February 3, 2019 starting at 1pm with her funeral service following at 2pm with Rev. Jim Book officiating. Interment will follow at Glen Haven Memorial Park, Winter Park.