Mary Jane Brown's Obituary
Mary Jane (Shelby) Brown, age 91, of Rehoboth Beach, DE, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at The Hospice Center in Milford, DE. Mary Jane was born on January 9, 1934, in Muskogee, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of the late William L. and Mary Frances Shelby.
Mary Jane spent her teenage summers in Brockway, PA, helping care for her three nephews. It was there that she met her future husband, S. David Brown. They married on January 25, 1952, and together built a beautiful life rooted in family, faith, and hard work in Brockway.
Mary Jane worked in the packing room at Brockway Glass (later known as Owens-Illinois) for over 30 years. After retiring, she and David enjoyed spending time with friends playing golf and cards and traveling. Her warm smile and listening ear made everyone she met feel like lifelong friends.
They made frequent trips to Washington, Virginia, and Delaware to visit their children and grandchildren, and spent winters in Sebring, Florida, where they continued to enjoy many activities in the warmer climate.
Mary Jane was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband of 55 years, S. David Brown, as well as her two sisters and a brother.
She is survived by her loving children, Doug (Ruth) Brown of Renton, Washington, and daughter Terri (Bob) Hollingsworth of Lewes, Delaware. Mary Jane had 6 grandchildren Tiffany, Raina, Jasmine (Nitesh), Jenna, Ellen, and Daniel. She had 5 great grandchildren Jacobe, October, Koup, Kendrix and Knox.
No services are planned.
Interment will be private and held at a later date in DuBois, PA.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Mary Jane may be made to Delaware Hospice Center, https://delawarehospice.org/donate/ .
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