Mary Magdalene Sypress Brown

Mary Magdalene Sypress Brown, 72, of Hendersonville passed away Thursday, March 23, 2017 at the Elizabeth House in Flat Rock.

Born in Blackville, SC, she was a daughter of the late Louis and Martha Sypress. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Louise Summey.

Mary was a devoted homemaker and a member of the Christian Life Church of Hendersonville. She served her community as a volunteer for the Hendersonville Council on Aging and the Hospice Store on Main Street.

She is survived by her husband of 20 years, Collins Brown, Jr.; her sons, Walter Leon Sypress, Sr. and Shalimar Lee Brown; grandchildren, Mary Elizabeth Sypress and Walter Leon Sypress, Jr.; sisters, Rosa Coreen Walker and Ellamae Sypress; and a host of nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 1 pm Saturday at the Christian Life Church of Hendersonville. Pastor Eric Ingles will officiate. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.