Mary Anne Brawley

March 3, 1935 - January 15, 2021

Mary Anne Brawley, born March 3rd, 1935, passed away at home, surrounded by her family on January 15, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Robert Dan Brawley, Sr. She is the daughter of the late Forney Blue Patton and Catherine O’Connor Patton of Montgomery, AL. Mary was the 2nd of 7 children. Her siblings were the late Tom Patton of Joppa, MD; Helen Hadden of Galveston, TX; Juanita Webb of Wetumpka, AL; the late Bill Patton of Hamilton Mill, GA; Carolyn Bradberry of Auburn, AL; and the late Cathy Gatrell of Montgomery, AL. Mary Anne worked briefly in Washington, D.C. for the FBI, meeting the love of her life, Bob. They eloped and lived in VA, NC, SC and FL before settling in Atlanta, GA to finish raising their family. She worked for Decatur Federal for many years as a mortgage processor before retiring, and was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and the ultimate caregiver: taking care of Bob for 16 years during his battle with Parkinson’s Disease and cancer. She enjoyed time with her family, boating on Lake Lanier, exploring in the RV with Bob, listening to John Denver and Frank Sinatra, gardening, sewing, reading, and cooking. Mary Anne is survived by a large, happy, thriving family, the best legacy you can leave. Children, Valerie Brawley Smith (Chuck) of Battle Ground, WA; Robert Steven Brawley (Cindy) of Statesville, NC; Robert Dan Brawley, Jr (Tammy) of Douglasville, GA and Kimberly Anne Brawley of Washougal, WA. Grandchildren, Luke Smith (Merissa), Jesse Smith (Deedee) and Matt Smith (Colleen); Lindsay Samson (Phil), John Brawley (Brianna); Steven Brawley; Amelia Brawley (fiancé Kris Roberts). Great-grandchildren, Penelope, Wiley, Adair, Elliot, Lola and Jude. A funeral service will be held on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at 3pm in the Chapel of Nicholson Funeral Home with Pastor James Lewis officiating. The service will be live streamed at Nicholson Funeral Home website. Mary Anne’s wishes are to be buried in Daytona Beach, Florida with her husband Bob’s ashes. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the American Parkinson’s Disease Association in honor of Mary Anne and caregivers like her. Nicholson Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Brawley Family. You may watch the service live here:https://www.oneroomstreaming.com/view/authorise.php?k=161077100595694