03/24/2026
Mary Ann Brown, 61, of Joaquin, Texas, passed away on March 22, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones at home. She was born on August 8, 1964, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to the late Wayne Terrell Evans and Helen Jane (Curry) Evans.
Funeral service will be held at 2PM on Friday, March 27, 2026, at Mangum Funeral Home, 420 San Augustine St., Center, Texas, with Bro. Tommy Cunningham and Bro. Joe Halliday officiating.
Visitation will be held from 6-8PM on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Mangum Funeral Home.
Mary grew up in Logansport, Louisiana. She married the love of her life, Butch Brown, on February 20, 1993, and together they built a life centered on love, family, and faith. She was a devoted wife who took great pride in caring for her family throughout the years. Mom, please know your daughter will take care of your “baby”.
Mary found her greatest joy in spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, cherishing every moment with them. She was a great supporter of everything that was happening. She was a woman of deep faith who loved the Lord and faithfully served through Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church in Joaquin.
Known for her loving and compassionate spirit, Mary touched the lives of all who knew her and will be deeply missed.
Mary is survived by:
Daughter, April Childress and husband Brandon
Son, J.R. Brown and wife Katie
Brother, Jimmy Wayne Evans and wife Martha
Sister, Debbie Jane Amox and husband Mike
Grandchildren:
Dustyn Raymond and wife Haley
Charles Carroll
Hunter Carroll
Lane Glaze and wife Kyla
Emerald Glaze
Justyn Brown
Levi Childress
Jalynn Brown
Jadyn Brown
Sadie Brown
Benson Brown
Devon Lee
Jaycee Metcalf
Kylie Metcalf
Degan Lee
TJ Hawkins
Rudy Daugherty
Macie Metcalf
Honorary Grandchildren:
Emmett Childress
Preslie King
Great-Grandchildren:
Karter Carroll
Brynlee Carroll
Willow Ann Puckett
She is preceded in death by her husband, Butch Brown; daughter, Nikki Diaz; and parents, Wayne and Helen Evans.
Pallbearers serving will be Rocky Curry, Shawn Murray, D.W. Wheless, Brent Andres, Cody Childress, and Jody Roberts.
Honorary pallbearers will be Mary’s grandsons.
To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net. Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.
