Mary Jo Brown
Jan. 14, 1941 -- March 13, 2007
She was born January 14, 1941, to Roger Lawton and Mabel (Burton) Riley in Dayton, Kentucky.
On July 3, 1960, at Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI, she married Dr. Harold E. Brown, who survives. Also surviving are a son, Cedric (Carreen) Brown of Mishawaka, IN; and sisters, Ruth Ann (Graham) Dingman of Niles and Cappie (Buddy) Burke of Berrien Springs.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and by a daughter, Abigail Brown.
Mary Jo was a high school graduate of Andrews Academy in Berrien Springs. She received her bachelor's degree from Indiana University of South Bend, IN, and her master's degree from Western Michigan University. She retired from a long career at Riverwood Mental Health Center where she was a Certified Master Social Worker. She loved flowers and was a former member of the Niles Garden Club. Mary Jo loved decorating, which showcased her affection for rabbits, as well as crafts and antiques.
The funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 19, 2007, in the Buchanan Christian Church, 112 West Third Street, Buchanan. Pastor Sean Kidd will officiate. Burial will follow at Silverbrook Cemetery in Niles, MI. Time to call on the family will be Sunday, March 18, 2007, from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Swem Funeral Home, Buchanan.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mary Jo's name to the American Heart Association, Greater Midwest Affiliate, Memorials and Tributes Lockbox, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674.
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