Preceded in death by her husband Gene Richard Austin “Geno”; father Cal Brown Jr.; mother Beatrice Jones McCray; step-father James McCray Sr.; brothers Leon Brown, Jimmy and James McCray; daughter Patricia Austin; grandson Coleon Austin; great-granddaughter Reagan Austin.
Survived by children Richard “Rick” (Lola) Austin, Regina (Gerald) Smith; grandchildren Rashawn, Jacobe, Brittany, Brandi, Dustin, Todd, Richard, Shayla, Ian, India, Shaquila, Indica, and Gerald; sixteen great-grandchildren; sister Ora Jean Snell; brothers Greg, Wayne, Eric, and Melvin; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends; and special friends Carol Ann Brantley and Josephine Feaster. Marie will be truly missed by all.
Family will receive friends Saturday, November 16th 10:00 – 11:00 AM with the Funeral Service immediately following at 11:00 AM at the Rose Hill Funeral Home 3653 W Market St Akron, OH 44333. Interment Rose Hill Burial Park. Memories and condolences maybe expressed at www.rosehillbp.com