Maryann Ambrozine Brown, 96, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 20, 2026, at her home in North Port, Florida. Maryann was born on July 2, 1929, to Augustus Williams and Hilda Anderson at Moores, Clarendon, Jamaica. She migrated to the United States twenty-five years ago. She attended Moores All Age school, and after leaving school, learned the skill of dressmaking, embroidery and crochet from which she earned her living…
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Maryann Ambrozine Brown, 96, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 20, 2026, at her home in North Port, Florida. Maryann was born on July 2, 1929, to Augustus Williams and Hilda Anderson at Moores, Clarendon, Jamaica. She migrated to the United States twenty-five years ago.
She attended Moores All Age school, and after leaving school, learned the skill of dressmaking, embroidery and crochet from which she earned her living as an adult.
Maryann was a faithful Seventh Day Adventist Christian whose life exemplified Jesus’ request to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, visit the sick and spread the gospel. Many persons in the village came to have a personal relationship with Jesus as a result of her influence and encouragement and exemplary Christian character.
As a mother, she believed in training her children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. In recent years, she devoted much time on her knees praying and agonizing for her children and grandchildren who are outside of the faith.
Maryann loved poetry and singing and even two weeks before she died, she would lay in bed repeating several psalms, poems and songs that she had memorized since childhood.
She is survived by 7 children – Patricia, Neville, Luke and Denese in Florida, Maizie, Carmen and Sharon in Canada; 15 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, and 2 great, great grandchildren; 2 sisters and 2 daughters-in-law and one son-in-law. Her husband, Lebert Brown, and 2 of her children, Patrick and Lorraine predeceased her in 2020, 2016 and 2025 respectively.
Visitation will be held Sunday, April 12, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM followed by Funeral Services at 2:00 PM at the Port Charlotte Faith Seventh Day Adventist Church, 436 Barrett Street, Port Charlotte, FL 33954
Interment will be later in the Langley Estate Family Plot, Moores, Clarendon, Jamaica. Arrangements by Roberson Funeral Home Port Charlotte, Florida.
Grace Sealey
left a message on April 8, 2026:
What a blessing to honor your mom before her death. She was loved and cared for and nothing from hereon can ever surpass that in value. She sleeps awaiting the call of the Life giver. "As for me, I will see Your face in righteousness; I shall be satisfied when I awake in Your Likeness" Psalm.17:15
Antoneise Hamilton-Smith
left a message on April 7, 2026:
My sincere condolences to the Brown's family.Sip Ms Marion heaven as gain a beautiful soul.
Kevin Ramsay
left a message on April 6, 2026:
My sincere condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of the late Maryann Brown. She has made her mark and her legacy lives on in those she has left behind. Rest well.
Jacqui Clarke
left a message on April 6, 2026:
Sincere condolences to the Brown Family on the loss of their Matriarch.May her blessed soul R.I.E.P.
Veronica Tompkind
left a message on April 6, 2026:
Condolences to the Browns family. Sleep well Miss Marian until that great getting up morning when the saints will go marching in.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Luke Brown
left a message on April 5, 2026:
Mama. You have spent 96 long loving years with us. I will always remember your little treats in your later years. Always making sure I get something to eat/drink when I come around. In earlier years you would do whatever it takes to make sure we we go off to school looking well put together. In my younger years you always made sure we go to church and I would have to come home and repeat the golden text to prove I paid attention in church.
You sure will be missed but the memories will linger on for the rest of my life. Hoping to meet you in the earth made new.
Yanique Thomas
left a message on April 5, 2026:
Condolences to the family of Mrs. Maryann Brown. God be with you all.
Vie
left a message on April 1, 2026:
Simply the best! There's nothing you wouldn't do for yor children, grandchildren and others. Cooking enough to make sure other children got some dinner, although you were poor. You found ways to support your family even when the work was super hard. You're the personification of Proverbs 31!
Lancelot Coley & Myrna Crawford
left a message on March 30, 2026:
Our deepest condolences 💐
She is finally with the Lord and in peace.
God Bless
Patsy Brown
left a message on March 29, 2026:
Sleep in peace Miss Marian. The community will always remember your love for God and your words of encouragement.
Sharon Brown
left a message on March 28, 2026:
Dear Sweet Mama, I will always love you. You will always be the wind beneath my wings.
Denese Brown
left a message on March 28, 2026:
I remember when I was young, whenever I got a beating at school I would run away from school, crying all the way home. I would not stop crying until I got home and Mama hugged me and asked me what happened and consoled me. Mama was just the sweetest mother. How will I live without my Mama?
Pat Brown
left a message on March 28, 2026:
Mama, you're missed so much, however, you'll always be in our hearts.
Carmen
left a message on March 28, 2026:
Mom, you spent 77 years taking care of us, praying for us and bringing us up in the way of the Lord. I'm so thankful that even though you could not respond we got the chance to reiterate our love for you before your passing.
I remember the sacrifices you made especially when so many of us were in high school at the same time. getting up super early in the morning to prepare breakfast, walking me to the bus, keeping my dinner warm when I returned late from netball practice. I remember the beautiful dresses you created for me as a child and the professional suits when I started working. More importantly, I will forever keep the memory of your singing and praying at vespers on Sabbath evenings.
Sleep on and take your rest "Miss Auntie Mama" love you and will miss you but will see you again on that great getting up morning!
Pat Brown
left a message on March 28, 2026:
Mama, it was so sad to see you go! Everything was so final when the gurney took you out of the house that Friday morning. It's now nine days later, and I haven't sat at the table for a meal. Your spot is empty, and right now, I can't sit there without you.
I realize your time had come, but it's hard to let go! You were such a loving, caring, self-sacrificing mother.
Condolences to my siblings, the extended family, your friends, and church family. Our loss is great, but we take comfort in the Scripture text that says, "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints."
Ingrid
left a message on March 26, 2026:
My condolences 💐to you your family, sis. I pray that God will comfort you and give you peace during this difficult time
Simple Things OutreachMedia
left a message on March 26, 2026:
Mama, oh Mama. No words can express my grief.
Just like you told us you were curled up beside your mother when she passed, that’s just how I was curled up beside you when you gasped for your last breath of air and none came. I felt so helpless trying to clear the mucus. I ran for my sister but although we tried, God was ready for you. You always said when God is ready for you we should allow you to go peacefully, and that’s how you left us - peacefully, without pain nor discomfort.
Condolences to my siblings, my children, all my nieces and nephews and all our relatives on behalf of my #STOMFam community.
Mama was a prominent feature in my content over the years.
See you on resurrection morning dear Mana.
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Grace Sealey
left a message on April 8, 2026:
What a blessing to honor your mom before her death. She was loved and cared for and nothing from hereon can ever surpass that in value. She sleeps awaiting the call of the Life giver. "As for me, I will see Your face in righteousness; I shall be satisfied when I awake in Your Likeness" Psalm.17:15
Antoneise Hamilton-Smith
left a message on April 7, 2026:
My sincere condolences to the Brown's family.Sip Ms Marion heaven as gain a beautiful soul.
Kevin Ramsay
left a message on April 6, 2026:
My sincere condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of the late Maryann Brown. She has made her mark and her legacy lives on in those she has left behind. Rest well.
Jacqui Clarke
left a message on April 6, 2026:
Sincere condolences to the Brown Family on the loss of their Matriarch.May her blessed soul R.I.E.P.
Veronica Tompkind
left a message on April 6, 2026:
Condolences to the Browns family. Sleep well Miss Marian until that great getting up morning when the saints will go marching in.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Luke Brown
left a message on April 5, 2026:
Mama. You have spent 96 long loving years with us. I will always remember your little treats in your later years. Always making sure I get something to eat/drink when I come around. In earlier years you would do whatever it takes to make sure we we go off to school looking well put together. In my younger years you always made sure we go to church and I would have to come home and repeat the golden text to prove I paid attention in church.
You sure will be missed but the memories will linger on for the rest of my life. Hoping to meet you in the earth made new.
Yanique Thomas
left a message on April 5, 2026:
Condolences to the family of Mrs. Maryann Brown. God be with you all.
Vie
left a message on April 1, 2026:
Simply the best! There's nothing you wouldn't do for yor children, grandchildren and others. Cooking enough to make sure other children got some dinner, although you were poor. You found ways to support your family even when the work was super hard. You're the personification of Proverbs 31!
Lancelot Coley & Myrna Crawford
left a message on March 30, 2026:
Our deepest condolences 💐
She is finally with the Lord and in peace.
God Bless
Patsy Brown
left a message on March 29, 2026:
Sleep in peace Miss Marian. The community will always remember your love for God and your words of encouragement.
Sharon Brown
left a message on March 28, 2026:
Dear Sweet Mama, I will always love you. You will always be the wind beneath my wings.
Denese Brown
left a message on March 28, 2026:
I remember when I was young, whenever I got a beating at school I would run away from school, crying all the way home. I would not stop crying until I got home and Mama hugged me and asked me what happened and consoled me. Mama was just the sweetest mother. How will I live without my Mama?
Pat Brown
left a message on March 28, 2026:
Mama, you're missed so much, however, you'll always be in our hearts.
Carmen
left a message on March 28, 2026:
Mom, you spent 77 years taking care of us, praying for us and bringing us up in the way of the Lord. I'm so thankful that even though you could not respond we got the chance to reiterate our love for you before your passing.
I remember the sacrifices you made especially when so many of us were in high school at the same time. getting up super early in the morning to prepare breakfast, walking me to the bus, keeping my dinner warm when I returned late from netball practice. I remember the beautiful dresses you created for me as a child and the professional suits when I started working. More importantly, I will forever keep the memory of your singing and praying at vespers on Sabbath evenings.
Sleep on and take your rest "Miss Auntie Mama" love you and will miss you but will see you again on that great getting up morning!
Pat Brown
left a message on March 28, 2026:
Mama, it was so sad to see you go! Everything was so final when the gurney took you out of the house that Friday morning. It's now nine days later, and I haven't sat at the table for a meal. Your spot is empty, and right now, I can't sit there without you.
I realize your time had come, but it's hard to let go! You were such a loving, caring, self-sacrificing mother.
Condolences to my siblings, the extended family, your friends, and church family. Our loss is great, but we take comfort in the Scripture text that says, "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints."
Ingrid
left a message on March 26, 2026:
My condolences 💐to you your family, sis. I pray that God will comfort you and give you peace during this difficult time
Simple Things OutreachMedia
left a message on March 26, 2026:
Mama, oh Mama. No words can express my grief.
Just like you told us you were curled up beside your mother when she passed, that’s just how I was curled up beside you when you gasped for your last breath of air and none came. I felt so helpless trying to clear the mucus. I ran for my sister but although we tried, God was ready for you. You always said when God is ready for you we should allow you to go peacefully, and that’s how you left us - peacefully, without pain nor discomfort.
Condolences to my siblings, my children, all my nieces and nephews and all our relatives on behalf of my #STOMFam community.
Mama was a prominent feature in my content over the years.
See you on resurrection morning dear Mana.
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