Mary Alyce Brown

Mary Alyce Branch Brown, 90, of Little Rock, passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2018, in Springdale, Arkansas from complications from pneumonia. She was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on October 7, 1927 to the late Elma Mary Mead Branch and William Matthew Branch. Mary Alyce graduated from Little Rock High School and attended Sullins College in Bristol, VA. She married William Douglas "Bill" Brown on October 22, 1949. Bill passed away in 2011 due to complications from Parkinson's disease. They were married for 61 years. Mary Alyce was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She dedicated her life to her family. She had a very strong faith and raised her family with a Christian foundation. She was a member of Paschal Heights Garden Club. She is survived by her children William Douglas Brown, Jr. and wife Michelle of Mount Pleasant, Texas; Janet Mefford and husband Donnie of Russellville, Arkansas; Mary B. Pierson and husband Allen of Little Rock, Arkansas; Sarah McKay and husband Allen of Rogers, Arkansas; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; seven nieces and three nephews. She also leaves behind a sister, Marjorie Asbury of Lake Forest, Ill. A graveside service will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park at 2:30 pm on Friday, April 27, 2018. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Arkansas Children's Hospital or Circle of Life Hospice, Springdale, Ark. The family would like to thank The Meadows Assisted Living in Bentonville, Ark. for their loving care of Mary Alyce. A gathering with the family to celebrate her life will be held at the home of Mary and Allen Pierson, 34 Mirabel Ct., Little Rock, Ark. after the service. Arrangements are by Ruebel Funeral Home. www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.