Mary Lena

Brawley

Mary Lena (Goodson) Brawley, one of the daughters of Ocie Lee (Henderson) Morris Goodson and Clarence Dewey Goodson. Mary was born February 12, 1937, on the Logan Creek family farm, she passed at home with family, March 3rd at the age of 88 years and 17 days.

Mary married the love of her life, Marion Robert "John" Brawley in Centerville, Missouri, on April 29th, 1951. To this union 3 children were born, Lena Mae Brawley Wilkins, Marion Robert Brawley Jr. and Bobby Joe Brawley. John preceded her in death on November 1, 2014. Mary was a homemaker, mother, grandmother and aunt. She loved spending time with family, quilting and sewing.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, both sons, Marion Robert Jr. and Bobby Joe Brawley, two brothers, Jack and George Goodson, three sisters, Bert Albert, Gladys Barnes and Eunice Brunk, and sister-in-law, Nora Morris.

Mary is survived by her daughter, Lena Wilkins and husband Mike of Ellington, Missouri, one brother, Junior "Hobo" Goodson and wife Debbie of Ellington, Missouri, numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and nieces, Kathy and Janice.

There will be a Graveside Service held on Monday, March 10th, 1pm at Morris Cemetery

Minister: Pastor Seth Beecher

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri