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Marjorie May Brown passed away Friday, August 21st, 2020 at her home in Oklahoma City. She was 95 years old. Marjorie was born in Wenatchee, WA on May 1, 1925 to Reverend William and Leona Murphy, Quaker pastor, musician, and evangelist.
Exposed to music at an early age, she became an accomplished violinist ultimately entering Seattle Pacific College (university), graduating in 1947 in Music Education. During her student years she was involved in various vocal and instrumental groups. Following graduation, she taught music in the Renton (WA) School District and played with the Seattle Philharmonic Orchestra until she married Rev. Douglas Brown June 21, 1951. In the succeeding years, she faithfully served as pastor’s wife, mother of six children and teacher in four states, teaching all 12 grade levels. Throughout this time her love of music was expressed in countless church offertories, children’s music programs and Christmas cantatas.
The hundreds of students and ministerial acquaintances she encountered during her life were gently influenced by this woman of remarkable resilience, grace and unconditional love that extended beyond economic and ethnic barriers. Rarely a meal passed where her prayer did not include concern for those in deprived conditions. Not only did she offer prayers, she worked tirelessly, whether hosting guests, preparing meals, preparing lessons, or listening attentively to the concerns of others. She lived out humility, sincerity, and empathy.
Marjorie was preceded in death by her husband. She is survived by her children, Karen Broberg, Carol Moore, Paul Brown, Lawrence Brown, Wayne Brown, Ronda Vanderbush; and thirteen grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 27, 2020 at Piedmont Church of the Nazarene. Masks are required.
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