Marguerite M. Brown

Marguerite Martin Brown, 96, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at Maple Farm Nursing Center in Akron, PA. Formerly of Marietta, Georgia, she moved to Lancaster in 1995 to live with her daughter.

Born in Cumming, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Arp and Missie Chadwick Martin. She was married to William A. Brown Jr., on December 2, 1949 and kept the books for their furniture business. For more than 15 years she served as Assistant Financial Secretary at First Baptist of Atlanta where Charles Stanley was lead pastor; and later she became head of finance for In Touch Ministry, another department of the church. In midlife, Marguerite was a proficient still-life artist and enjoyed bowling.

Marguerite’s faith in Jesus Christ was important to her. She read her Bible daily and prayed for her family. Bible prophecy was of special interest to her. Providing care for her grandchildren and great grandchildren was an important part of her life and brought her joy. Although she had dementia in her later years, she was known for humming old hymns and songs from her childhood.

Marguerite is survived by two daughters, Vicki B. Frye, wife of John Frye, Lancaster, and Valerie B. Freeman, wife of Kenneth Freeman, Kingston, Georgia. Also surviving are six grandchildren, Hannah (Michael) Broich, Josh (Carolina) Frye, Matthew (Ashley), Brandon, Kevin (Mary) and Bethany Freeman, and 11 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sister Kathleen Augustine, of Atlanta Georgia, and her brother Glenn Martin, of Franklin, Tennessee.

Friends may visit with the family at Buch Funeral Home, 216 South Broad Street, Lititz, on November 19th from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. There will be a private interment at Witness Park Cemetery, Lititz.