Mary Jeanette (Steele) Brown, 86, a resident of Hinsdale, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in the comfort of her own home.

She was born on Nov. 11, 1937, to the late Geogeanna (Rizor) and Lloyd Steele in Hookstown, Pa. She was educated at Hookstown High School.

On Jan. 13, 1956, Mary exchanged vows with the love of her life, Curtis Frank Brown Sr. They had a simple service in Newell, W.Va. with their family and friends celebrating them. They were married 52 years before Curtis predeceased her in 2009.

Mary was a partner with her husband in training racehorses at the Waterford Park Racetrack. She also owned a car dealership down in Land O' Lakes, Fla. and was a notary as well.

Mary loved antiquing, sewing, arts and crafts, spending time with her loving family, traveling and she also adored horses.

Mrs. Brown was predeceased by her husband, Curtis Frank Brown Sr. Mary is survived by her sons, Curtis Brown Jr. and his wife Debora of Massachusetts, James Brown of Farmington, N.Y. and Michael Brown of Greenfield, Mass.; her sister, Marge Skeens of Irondale, Ohio; her niece, Debbie Skeens of Wellsville, Ohio; her grandchild Sophia Zengel and her husband Erik; and her great-grandchildren, Kinsley Phoenix and Remy Zengel and many nieces and nephews.

All services are under the care of Cheshire Family Funeral Home and Crematories, 44 Maple Ave., Keene (www.cheshirefamilyfh.com).