Mary Ellen Brown's Obituary
Mary Ellen Brown “Honey”, 72, of Decatur passed away Friday, March 29, 2013 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL.
Services to celebrate Mary’s homegoing will be 11 a.m. Saturday, April 6, 2013 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service.
Mary was born January 5, 1941 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Lemuel and Mary (Taylor) Williams. She was a life-long member of the Trinity Christian Methodist Episcopal Church in Decatur.
Mary leaves behind her sons, Christopher Heath Brown of Decatur, IL; Paul Davis (Edith) Brown of Flanders, NJ; daughter, Cassandra Brown of Kansas City, KS; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and special cousin, Ricky Fletcher.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Saul Brown; brothers, Henry Williams; James Williams; Eddie Williams; Albert Williams; Lemuel Williams; and sister, Ermma Lee Williams.
The family would like to give special thanks to Aunt Joyce Williams, Ilisha Smith West, and Christel Wheeler.
The family of Mary Ellen Brown is being served by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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