Marjorie Anne Brown

BROWN, Marjorie Anne
Portage Marjorie Anne Hovey Brown passed away at her home on Friday, February 15, 2008. She was born September 17, 1922 in Detroit, the daughter of Oscar and Florence Clark Hovey. She was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband of 62 years, Kenneth "Dud" Brown in 2006; her son, Bruce Andrew Brown in 2002; and her brother, Robert Hovey. Marjorie graduated with an art/drama degree from Michigan State University in 1944. She worked at Ford Motor Company in Detroit and modeled for Saks Fifth Avenue in New York City. She enjoyed reading, especially about arts, antiques and politics. Marjorie was a past president of her local PTA and the Questers Historical Society. She and her family lived in Birmingham, MI for 50 years, where Marjorie, with her husband, Dud, built their home and a 40 foot sailboat. They moved to Portage in 1996 to be near their daughters. She was an intelligent, kind woman, whose life centered around her family. She is survived by her daughters, Christina Dane Alexander of Mattawan and Barbara Robert Brown-Bonte of Marshall; her grandsons, Kevin and Danny Mc Connell, Tyler and Robert Alexander; a granddaughter, Ruby Hodin in England; a brother-in-law, Calvin Jean Brown in Franklin, MI; a sister-in-law, Mary Ellen Hovey of San Diego, CA; several nieces, nephews and friends. Cremation has taken place and a private family committal service will be held in Acacia Park Cemetery, Beverly Hills, MI. Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society or Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan, 222 N. Kalamazoo Mall, Suite 100, Kalamazoo, MI 49007. Arrangements by Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Portage Chapel, 411 E. Centre Ave.