Margaret Ray Wiley Brown passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at Memorial Hermann Baptist Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. The only child of Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Wiley, Margaret was born in Groesbeck, Texas on August 9, 1931. For most of her life, she resided in Beaumont, Texas raising four children who loved her dearly.
Better known as “Grandma” to her beloved grand and great-grand children, Margaret lived a life filled with faith, love, and grace. Having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, she carried a strength that her loved ones admired most. Her family was honored by her continuous love and gift of service that shined through in every aspect of her life. She will be remembered by her ability to make all occasions in life special, taking vacations at the beach, and being an avid fan of tennis and golf. Always setting a wonderful example to those around her, Margaret served and pleased God in many ways.
Her youngest son, Donald Jay Brown preceded her in death.
Margaret is survived by her daughter, Deanna Gearinger and her husband Shawn; sons, David Brown and his wife Brenda and Dan Brown and his wife Bonnie; grandchildren, Dillon Brown, Molly Brown, Matthew Brown, Lucas Brown, Amanda Nallie and Gregory Nallie; and great-grandchildren, Noah Brown, Michael McWilliams, and Gabriella Brown; and many loving friends, especially her close companion, Leon Sanford.
Funeral services will be 5:00 p.m. Friday, June 5, 2009 at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin, Beaumont with a graveside service at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, June 6, 2009 at Faulkenberry Cemetery in Groesbeck, Texas. A gathering of her family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday, June 4, 2009 at the mortuary.
