Since 1945, Mary Jane and Marshall Brown were the driving force behind the Brown family and Brown’s on 5th. Sadly, on May 18, 2003 Marshall passed away. The last year has been difficult, as we miss him greatly. Luckily we’ve had our strong-willed Mary Jane to keep our spirits up.

But sorrowfully, on May 7, 2004 God called Mary Jane home as well. As our founder, mother, grandmother, trusted friend and business partner, Mary Jane will be greatly missed. Until the end, she rose early each morning to lovingly pack boxes for BrownsOn5th.com and then to run her Antique shop from 10 to 5. Her spot here will never be filled.

Mary Jane taught us the significance of a strong work ethic, and in taking a keen interest in our customers. She taught us the importance of family and in treating each day as a blessing. As she always said, “Every day you can put your feet on the floor is a good day.” These are the principles on which she and Marshall founded both our family and our business. We promise to honor their memories by being thankful for each day, and by working to grow the business they lovingly started.

God bless you Mary Jane and Marshall Brown.