Mary Nell Minor Brown, 96, died April 17, a beloved mother, Christian, teacher, and friend to all. Raised in Marshall, she attended East Texas Baptist and Baylor universities. Mary Nell was married for 50 years to W. Emmett Brown, who died in 1995. A longtime resident of Houston, she taught in HISD from 1960-1976. She is survived by children Howard and Anne, grandchildren Douglas and Laura, great-grandchildren Tavaras and Chanel, and son-in-law Gary Jacobs. A Memorial Service will be held Sunday April 29 at 2pm at Bethany Methodist Church, 3511 Linkwood, Houston, TX 77025. A fund has been established there in her honor.