Mary Elizabeth BROWN

FUNERAL HOME

Avenal Park Funeral Home

75 Fox St

Invercargil, Southland

Mary BROWN Obituary

Peacefully after a short illness at Southland Hospital on Tuesday, January 20, 2026; aged 73 years. Dearly loved wife of William (Bill)* Brown, extremely loved and cherished Mum and mother-in-law of Bevan and Julie, Heath* and Jackie, Diane and Nathan Jerry. Deeply loved Granny of Maigan, Ben, Joseph, Riley*, Samuel, Billy, and Mila. A loved sister, sister-in-law, aunty and friend.

"Reunited, now at Peace"

A service to celebrate Mary's life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill, on Friday, January 23 at 10.00am, private interment to follow. You are invited to join the service via livestream by going to the Avenal Park website, obituaries page and clicking on the link on Mary's profile. Messages to 49 Derwent Street, Invercargill 9810.
(*denotes deceased)

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Published by Southland Times on Jan. 21, 2026.

Memories and Condolences
for Mary BROWN

4 Entries

Heather Brice

January 23, 2026

Wonderful memories of Mary from Myross Bush school days
Please accept our Sympathy
Brice family

Ian and Georgina Ellis

January 23, 2026

So very sad to read of Mary's passing. We had lots of fun on golf courses in Southland and when she and Bill visited us in the UK.
Deepest sympathy to her extended family
Georgina and Ian Ellis

Michele Henderson

January 22, 2026

My thoughts are with you Bevan and Julie and Ben on the sad passing of your mum and Granny. I have many great memories of Mary such a beautiful lady.

Heather Pearson

January 21, 2026

Great memories of Mary playing scrabble and netball and golf. A fun loving lady. Condolences to you all

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