Mary Ellen Brown Obituary
The family announces the passing of Mary Ellen Brown of Ozark, Alabama on September 4, 2026. Mary Ellen, born on March 21, 1941, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Robert Bennett Benefield and Mary Frances White Benefield; her husband Billy Ross "Bill" Brown; her brothers, John Robert Benefield, Billy Charles Benefield and James Reid Benefield; and her brother-in-law Bodie Herring.
She is survived by: her children, Patricia "Ellen" Macri (Tony) of Midland City, Donna Webb of Ozark, Bennett Ward of Dothan, Kenny Greathouse (Donnie Chandler) of Wicksburg and Nick Brown (Heather) of San Diego, California; and her sisters, Jackie Herring of Eufaula and Sheila Nolin (Sammy) of Eufaula. She is also survived by Nine grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Thursday, September 10th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Holman Funeral Home (995 S Union Ave, Ozark, AL 36360). A memorial service was held on Thursday, September 10th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
In addition to flowers, memorials may be made in her memory to the Wounded Warrior Project, P. O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8517; or to Tunnels to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, New York 10306.
