TITLE: In memory of Mary Ann Brown of Terrell.

SUMMARY: In memory of Mary Ann Brown of Terrell.

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WHEREAS, Family and friends will long cherish their memories of Mary Ann Brown, who passed away on December 22, 2020, at the age of 81; and WHEREAS, The daughter of Elijah Brooks and Clifford Lee Waggoner, Mary Brown was born on August 12, 1939, and grew up in Terrell; a graduate of Burnett High School, she enjoyed a long career as a staff member at Terrell State Hospital, where she rose to the position of supervisor and became an inspiring mentor to many other employees; and WHEREAS, In all her endeavors, Mrs. Brown enjoyed the love and support of her husband, Robert, with whom she shared 61 years; she took great pride in being a mother to her children, Yolanda, Robert, and Yorey, and her stepdaughter, Wynona, and with the passing years, she had the pleasure of seeing her family grow to include nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; in addition to finding great joy in helping others, she delighted in cooking, gardening, and collecting crosses; a woman of strong religious conviction, she was a lifelong member of Bethlehem Baptist Church; and WHEREAS, Mary Brown lived a full and generous life dedicated to her family, her friends, and her faith, and she will forever hold a treasured place in the hearts of all who knew and loved her; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Mary Ann Brown and extend sincere condolences to the members of her family: to her husband, Robert D. Brown Sr.; to her children, Yolanda Brown Lusk and her husband, Webster, Robert D. Brown Jr. and his wife, Beth, and Yorey Brown Sims; to her stepdaughter, Wynona McCann; to her brother, Bobby Brooks, and his wife, Minnie; to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and to her other relatives and many friends; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Mary Brown. Sherman, Sr. Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 311 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on March 25, 2021. Chief Clerk of the House