In loving memory of

Mary Virginia Brown
March 5, 1924 - January 5, 2021

Mary Virginia Brown
Canton - Mary Virginia Brown, 96, a resident of Red Oak Estates, passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Graham Hospital in Canton due to complications of COVID-19.
She was born on March 5, 1924 in Moberly, MO to Pressley and Mary Frances (Callaway) Halley.
She married Willis Brown on November 28, 1959 in Moberly, MO. He preceded her in death on July 7, 2015.
Surviving are her children, Marian Gaye (Marty) Rorer of TX, Becky (Jack) Eyman of Canton, Krista (Phil) Sepich of Canton, Lisa (Bill) Stewart of Canton, Gina (Gary) Ball of Canton, nineteen grandchildren, several great grandchildren and several great great grandchildren.
Also preceding her in death is her parents, step daughter, Irene Hart, one brother and two grandchildren.
She worked at J.C. Penney's in Canton as the assistant manager in the ladies department. She was a member of the 1st Baptist Church and its Congeniality Club, the Outreach Circle and taught 2nd grade Sunday school.
A funeral service will be held at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Canton on Saturday, January 9, 2021, at 11 am, with a visitation one hour prior at the funeral home. Cremation rites will follow the service.
Due to COVID restrictions masks and social distancing will be required.
Memorials may be made to the 1st Baptist Food Pantry.
To view her video tribute or to leave online condolences visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com

Tributes

Rick Mendenhall wrote on Jan 8, 2021:

"Lisa we are thinking of you and your family Our thoughts and prayers are with you all Rick and Carol "

Leah (Cardosi) Ayers wrote on Jan 6, 2021:

"Condolences to the family. Mary Virginia was a beautiful woman. Loved her and Willis. Praying you find peace and comfort in your memories. "

Elise Puhala wrote on Jan 6, 2021:

"Krista, Phil, and all of the family...so sorry for the loss of your mother. She was a beautiful person. May she rest peacefully in the arms of our Lord."

Larry Avery wrote on Jan 6, 2021:

"Karen and I spent many good times with Willis and Mary through TPA and will always remember them. "

Larry Avery wrote on Jan 6, 2021:

"Karen and I spent many good times with Willis and Mary through TPA and will always remember them."

Rosie Wells wrote on Jan 6, 2021:

"Thinking of you, Becky, and the family. "

Noelle Conrad wrote on Jan 5, 2021:

"Many condolences to her family. Mary was a sweet lady. I knew her when I used to work at Red Oaks. "

Joyce Harland wrote on Jan 5, 2021:

"Mary Virginia was a wonderful, supportive mother whose two youngest daughters I had the privilege of teaching. If everyone had a mother like her, what a great world it would be. She was a First Baptist friend of my mother-in-law, Emma. Lisa and Gina, you and your families are in my prayers. Joyce Harland"

Janet Edmonds wrote on Jan 5, 2021:

"My heartfelt sympathy and prayers to the family, Please take comfort in knowing that your dear one is safe in the memory of God who knows every detail about her and will bring her back again in the very near future. "

Steven White wrote on Jan 5, 2021:

"Mary Virginia was a Special lady.. I knew her through the Church and the Food Pantry.. My condolences for your loss..."

Jeanne Wearly wrote on Jan 5, 2021:

"We are so very sorry for your loss. So many precious memories of years spent in her boundless hospitality. Prayers for peace and comfort. Jeanne and Mike Wearly"

Jacque Werry wrote on Jan 5, 2021:

"Condolences to the family."

Donald n Phyllis Hanawalt wrote on Jan 5, 2021:

"Our condolences to the family. "

Deb (Kuchan) Eskridge wrote on Jan 5, 2021:

"Gina, so very sorry for the loss of your mother. Blessings to you, your family and her friends. "