Mary R. Broxson, 79, of Dowell, MD, died April 8, 2014 at Prince George's County Hospital Center in Cheverly, MD.
Born August 22, 1934 in Geneva, AL, Mary was the daughter of the late James Alford Ross and Johnnie Mae Judah. She is survived by two daughters; Julie Randall (Bob) of Lexington Park, MD and Melissa Raley (Jim) of Lusby, MD; one son, Ross Broxson of Knoxville, MD; nine grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was precdeceased by her sister Hazel Herring and her husband of 50 years, George H. Broxson, Jr.
Mary Broxson was a graduate of Geneva High School. Her professional career included Bell Telephone Company, Geneva County public schools, and numerous retail positions. Following her husband's stroke in 1990, Mary and George moved to Maryland where she cared for him in their home for 13 years before his death. She was first and foremost a loving and generous mother, wife and grandmother whose faith gave her strength and was a beacon to all her family.
A gracious and compassionate Southern lady, she had a natural talent for putting folks at ease and was a superb listener. She had a smile and kind word for everyone and was loved by all who knew her. Mary had a flair for fashion and decorating and took great pride in her home. She enjoyed flower arranging, rooting for the Auburn Tigers, and shopping til you drop. Mary was assisted the last few years by wonderful caregivers and she always had a special place in her heart for all of them. She devoted her life to her entire family and especially enjoyed time with her grandchildren.
Family will receive friends for Mary's Life Celebration on Saturday, April 12, 2014 from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A funeral service will be conducted by Reverend Arthur Shepherd at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Gardens, 22020 Chancellor's Run Road, Great Mills, MD 20634.
Serving as pallbearers will be Bob Randall, Carey Herring, Bobby Herring, Jon Herring, Chris Walter, and Jared Raley.
Born August 22, 1934 in Geneva, AL, Mary was the daughter of the late James Alford Ross and Johnnie Mae Judah. She is survived by two daughters; Julie Randall (Bob) of Lexington Park, MD and Melissa Raley (Jim) of Lusby, MD; one son, Ross Broxson of Knoxville, MD; nine grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was precdeceased by her sister Hazel Herring and her husband of 50 years, George H. Broxson, Jr.
Mary Broxson was a graduate of Geneva High School. Her professional career included Bell Telephone Company, Geneva County public schools, and numerous retail positions. Following her husband's stroke in 1990, Mary and George moved to Maryland where she cared for him in their home for 13 years before his death. She was first and foremost a loving and generous mother, wife and grandmother whose faith gave her strength and was a beacon to all her family.
A gracious and compassionate Southern lady, she had a natural talent for putting folks at ease and was a superb listener. She had a smile and kind word for everyone and was loved by all who knew her. Mary had a flair for fashion and decorating and took great pride in her home. She enjoyed flower arranging, rooting for the Auburn Tigers, and shopping til you drop. Mary was assisted the last few years by wonderful caregivers and she always had a special place in her heart for all of them. She devoted her life to her entire family and especially enjoyed time with her grandchildren.
Family will receive friends for Mary's Life Celebration on Saturday, April 12, 2014 from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A funeral service will be conducted by Reverend Arthur Shepherd at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Gardens, 22020 Chancellor's Run Road, Great Mills, MD 20634.
Serving as pallbearers will be Bob Randall, Carey Herring, Bobby Herring, Jon Herring, Chris Walter, and Jared Raley.
Mary R. Broxson, 79, of Dowell, MD, died April 8, 2014 at Prince George's County Hospital Center in Cheverly, MD.
Born August 22, 1934 in Geneva, AL, Mary was the daughter of the late James Alford Ross and Johnnie Mae Judah. She is survived by two daughters; Julie Randall (Bob) of Lexington Park, MD and Melissa Raley (Jim) of Lusby, MD; one son, Ross Broxson of Knoxville, MD; nine grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was precdeceased by her sister Hazel Herring and her husband of 50 years, George H. Broxson, Jr.
Mary Broxson was a graduate of Geneva High School. Her professional career included Bell Telephone Company, Geneva County public schools, and numerous retail positions. Following her husband's stroke in 1990, Mary and George moved to Maryland where she cared for him in their home for 13 years before his death. She was first and foremost a loving and generous mother, wife and grandmother whose faith gave her strength and was a beacon to all her family.
A gracious and compassionate Southern lady, she had a natural talent for putting folks at ease and was a superb listener. She had a smile and kind word for everyone and was loved by all who knew her. Mary had a flair for fashion and decorating and took great pride in her home. She enjoyed flower arranging, rooting for the Auburn Tigers, and shopping til you drop. Mary was assisted the last few years by wonderful caregivers and she always had a special place in her heart for all of them. She devoted her life to her entire family and especially enjoyed time with her grandchildren.
Family will receive friends for Mary's Life Celebration on Saturday, April 12, 2014 from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A funeral service will be conducted by Reverend Arthur Shepherd at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Gardens, 22020 Chancellor's Run Road, Great Mills, MD 20634.
Serving as pallbearers will be Bob Randall, Carey Herring, Bobby Herring, Jon Herring, Chris Walter, and Jared Raley.
Born August 22, 1934 in Geneva, AL, Mary was the daughter of the late James Alford Ross and Johnnie Mae Judah. She is survived by two daughters; Julie Randall (Bob) of Lexington Park, MD and Melissa Raley (Jim) of Lusby, MD; one son, Ross Broxson of Knoxville, MD; nine grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was precdeceased by her sister Hazel Herring and her husband of 50 years, George H. Broxson, Jr.
Mary Broxson was a graduate of Geneva High School. Her professional career included Bell Telephone Company, Geneva County public schools, and numerous retail positions. Following her husband's stroke in 1990, Mary and George moved to Maryland where she cared for him in their home for 13 years before his death. She was first and foremost a loving and generous mother, wife and grandmother whose faith gave her strength and was a beacon to all her family.
A gracious and compassionate Southern lady, she had a natural talent for putting folks at ease and was a superb listener. She had a smile and kind word for everyone and was loved by all who knew her. Mary had a flair for fashion and decorating and took great pride in her home. She enjoyed flower arranging, rooting for the Auburn Tigers, and shopping til you drop. Mary was assisted the last few years by wonderful caregivers and she always had a special place in her heart for all of them. She devoted her life to her entire family and especially enjoyed time with her grandchildren.
Family will receive friends for Mary's Life Celebration on Saturday, April 12, 2014 from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A funeral service will be conducted by Reverend Arthur Shepherd at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Gardens, 22020 Chancellor's Run Road, Great Mills, MD 20634.
Serving as pallbearers will be Bob Randall, Carey Herring, Bobby Herring, Jon Herring, Chris Walter, and Jared Raley.
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