Mary Margaret Brown

Mary Margaret Brown, 49, of Evansville, died Monday, October 2, 2006 at her residence. Mary was born on October 13, 1956 at St. Mary’s Hospital, where she became the third of seven children. She graduated from Memorial High School and went on to earn a nursing degree from the University of Evansville. Her years as a nurse were very rewarding as she had the most nurturing character and love of people. In addition to her professional life Mary also enjoyed playing board games, particularly Scrabble, and sports, mostly swimming and biking, which began when she was a young lifeguard at Burdette Park. She peddled her bike from the East side of town each day she was on duty. In later life, she enjoyed biking along the winding country roads of the West side of Evansville. She said it always reminded her of vacations she took as a child to Idaho. During her lifetime, Mary’s true joys were her family, friends, and pets. She was the most magnificent gardener. As a former member of the West Side Garden Club, she received many awards for her floral arrangements. Her home was her castle and she reveled in her gardens and interior country home planning. She also had a great love for animals and always had a dog or cat around her. Mary was a kind, gentle and altruistic soul. Even in her most trying moments she was always thinking of others. Her loving nature has been an inspiration to many and is a testament of the human spirit. Mary was married for 23 years to Michael E. Brown and was the proud mother of four children. Mary is survived by her son, Michael Wesley Brown, his wife, Jessica Brown and their son, Wyatt Brown; her daughter, Megan Tas, her husband, M. Atilla Tas; her daughter, Jessica Hewig, her husband, Billy Hewig; her daughter, Molly Brown; her parents, Dr. and Mrs. William Schmidt; her siblings, Katie Ossenburg, Julie Hanson, Christopher Schmidt, Joseph Schmidt, Helen Brown and William Schmidt, Jr. Funeral services will begin at noon Thursday, October 5, 2006 at St. Agnes Catholic Church, Rev. Jack Durchholz officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family from 10:30 A.M. until the funeral begins at noon Thursday at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 1600 Glendale Avenue, Evansville, Indiana. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Vanderburgh County Humane Society. Pierre Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Family and friends unable to attend may leave condolences online at www.pierrefuneralhome.com

Mary Margaret Brown

October 13, 1956 - October 2, 2006