Mary Brown

Mary Joann Brown, loving mother, grandmother, and friend, passed from this life Saturday, June 29, 2024, in Killeen, Texas. Graveside services will be held at 2 pm Thursday, July 18, 2024, at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen.

Mary was born on January 29, 1940, in Baltimore, Maryland to parents, Frank and Margaret Keenan. She will be remembered for her love of sweets and playing cards. Her true joy came from spending time with her children and grandchildren, creating cherished memories with each of them. A talented cook, she delighted in preparing meals that brought her family together.

Her proudest accomplishment was undoubtedly being a devoted mother to her 9 children. Mary's nurturing spirit and unwavering dedication to her family will forever be cherished by those who were fortunate enough to have known her.

Mary is preceded by her parents; loving husband, William F. Brown; brother, Joe; sister, Rose; son, Michael; daughters, Anna, and Laura; grandson, David; and great grandson, Asher.

Survivors include sons, Richard, William, and Russell; daughters, Margie, Mary, and Diane; grandchildren, Christopher, Lewis, Ryan, Jill, Lisa, Steven, Sabrina, Andrew, Caitlin, Josh, Justin, Bobby Jo, Hailey, Kahea, Brand, RJ, Ryker, Cameron, and Hayden; and great grandchildren, Ash, Cadence, Carson, Colton, Payton, Estella, Joshua, Sydney, Arizona, Teresa, Jacob, Kayla, Callie, Rhett, Colt, McKenzie, Gage, Cameron Hayden, Kenzie, Kylie, and Hunter.

Mary's legacy of love and family values will live on in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing her. May she rest in eternal peace.