Lura M. Brown

She and her identical twin sister were born on January 15, 1936 in Clifton, Tennessee to James and Pearlie Mathis. She was predeceased by her brother, Hubert Mathis and sisters, Opal Evans, Grace Hardin, Mable Dicus, Maxine Braisher and Clara Mathis (identical twin of Lura Lee).

Lura was a very talented basketball star in Tennessee. She was high scorer for 4 years in a row for the state and played on the Middle Tennessee State Allstars for several years. She played basketball and graduated at Frank Hughes High School in Clifton Tennessee as Valadictorian of her class of ’55.

Instead of attending college at Austin Peay Teachers College which she received a scholarship to, she married the love of her life, Dewey S. Brown on February 28, 1955. They were happily married until Dewey’s death in 1991.

Lura was a Martin County Realtor for approximately 40 years, retiring just 2 years ago at the age of 82. She was elected to the “Lifetime Millionaire Club” for high sales as well as many other real estate awards.

She is survived by her son, Terry S. Brown, her daughter and spouse – Pamela B. Bruchal and Nicholas Bruchal; six grandchildren: Eric S. Brown, Kaylea M. Adkins, Melissa Summerall, Megan Adkins, Kara N. Bruchal and Kelsey M. Bruchal as well as 11 great-grandchildren – Tristin, Katheryn, Kaleb, Brayden, Hayley, Wyatt, Prestyn, Lillyana, Jensyn, Isabella and Claira.

Private family viewing will be @ Aycock Funeral Home – 505 S Federal Hwy., Stuart, Florida @ 11:00 with Public viewing and Memorial Service from 12:00-1:00. Graveside Burial Service will take place @ Fernhill Cemetery on Kanner Hwy at 1:00. She will be buried beside her beloved husband, Dewey S. Brown.

In lieu of flowers, you may send donations to Treasure Coast Hospice.

Her family would like to thank Hay-Madiera Hospice House, who took care of her so gently and showed an abundance of kindness to her family; as well as the sincere employees of Aycock Funeral Home and the Fernhill Cemetery.