Mary Ellen Brown Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mary Ellen Brown, 64, of Stephens City, died at 10:00 AM , February 25, 2018 at Winchester Medical Center. She was born September 24, 1953 in Boston Massachusetts, and lovingly adopted by Robert and Theresa McManus of Beverly Farms, Massachusetts. Mary Ellen, or Mimi as she was known, is survived by her husband of 43 years, Gary Brown as well as her daughter Gayle Brown of Massachusetts, and a son Michael of Virginia, grandchild Ben, as well as sister, Rita Wotherspoon, brother Bob McManus, both of Connecticut and Tom McManus of Massachusetts, Frank McManus of Florida, Joe McManus of Utah, one Aunt and several cousins living in the New England region. She was predeceased by her parents, Bob and Tedie. Mary Ellen has lived in several states, but she has enjoyed her current Stephens City residence and neighbors for more than 18 years. She worked as a Medical Assistant for Dr. Benjamin Rezba, which she always regarded as the most rewarding employment of her career. She graduated from Midstate College in Carthage, Illinois with a paralegal degree in 1996, and a Medical Assistant Degree in 1998. Mimi was a great cook, loved traveling to the Outer Banks, especially Ocracoke Island, and dancing with her husband by a warm porch fire on chilly evenings. By Mimi’s request , there will be no funeral or burial service. Memorial Services will be a private in New England. It is requested that any contributions be made to the March of Dimes Foundation, or NORML so that other cancer patients like Mimi may receive natural and beneficial alternative treatments for pain management.

Mary Ellen Brown

September 24, 1953 - February 25, 2018