Ann Foley Brown, 85 died on January 27, 2023 in Wilmington, NC. She and her husband had relocated from Silver Spring, Maryland, first to Carolina Beach, NC in 1992, then to Wilmington and the Davis Community in January, 2022. Ann suffered from a debilitating respiratory disease that greatly limited her physical strength and capacity, but not her intellect or ambition. Determined to make a significant societal contribution additional to her achievements as a wife and mother, Ann acquired masters degrees first in psychology, and later in social work, the latter leading to Ann's heading up adoptions programming for the State of Maryland, and finally in library science allowing her to work as a librarian in Maryland and later in Carolina Beach as a part of the New Hanover County Public Library system.
Ann was born January 4, 1938 to Charlotte (Kuhn) and William Foley. She graduated Atherton High School in Louisville, Kentucky in 1955 and the University of Louisville in 1958. After getting her first of three masters degrees, she joined the psychology department and staff at Cleveland State Hospital. It was there she met a fellow psychologist, Barry Brown, whom she married in February, 1961. As the couple moved to the Washington, DC area, Ann acquired the additional degrees and associated jobs noted above.
Through the years, she was a constant source of support and strength for her husband, their three children, and their ten grandchildren. In retirement, visiting and being visited was a frequent activity and a major joy. She made time as well to support her mother-in-law and father-in-law, who were relocated to Wilmington when they became unable to continue living independently.
Ann was preceded in death by her parents, and her three brothers, Irvin, Larry and Daniel. Ann is survived by her husband, Barry, and their three children, Rebecca Cantrell, David Baronov and his wife Maria, and Mariam Tarantella and her husband Hans. She is survived, as well, by her ten grandchildren, Benjamin Cantrell, Hannah Leaphart and her husband, Schyler, Daniel Cantrell, Christopher Cantrell, Timothy Cantrell and his wife Lauren, Joy Cantrell, and Jonathan Cantrell, Andre Baronov-Torres, Olivia Tarantella and Ethan Tarantella.
In accordance with Ann's wishes, there will be no formal services associated with the cremation. Memorial contributions may be made to Foster Care to Success, 23811 Chagrin Blvd., Suite 210, Beachwood, Ohio 44122.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.CobleGreenlawn.com for the Brown family.
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