• Maurice C. Brownell

    June 17, 2016

  • Maurice C. Brownell, 81, of Hot Springs Village, AR, passed away on June 17, 2016.

    Maurice was born November 29, 1934 in Baskin, LA to the late Matthew C. Brownell and Ruth Dale Brooks Brownell.

    Maurice graduated from Byrd High School in Shreveport, LA and received his B.A degree from Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, LA while on a track scholarship.

    He was employed by Kroger for 20 years, managing stores in Alexandria, LA and Shreveport.  He worked for 25 years for the New Orleans Division of Bayer Corp., retiring as a District Sales Manager.

    Shortly after his retirement, Maurice and his wife Margaret moved to Hot Springs Village in 1995 where they enjoyed playing golf and boating on its beautiful lakes.  They joined Balboa Baptist Church in 1996 where Maurice was an active member serving as a deacon and on several committees.

    Maurice is survived by his wife of 31 years, Margaret A. Brownell, of Hot Springs Village; a step-son, Todd Shaw (Kristi), a grandson, Ryan Shaw, all of Great Falls, VA; a brother, Dale Brownell (Nelda) of Vivian, LA; a nephew, Howie Brownell (Robin); a niece, Tory Brownell; and many cherished friends who he deeply appreciated and loved.

    Maurice will always be remembered as outgoing and cheerful.  It seemed he never met a stranger.  His friendship and humor will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

    A memorial service to honor Maurice will be held at Balboa Baptist Church on June 28th at 2:00 p.m.  Family visitation will precede the service at 1:00 p.m.

    Margaret would like to especially thank the great people at Arkansas Hospice for providing such great comfort and support to both Maurice and Margaret during his final days.

    In lieu of flowers, the family requests you make donations to the Balboa Baptist Church’s Building Fund and Arkansas Hospice.

    Arrangements have been entrusted to CedarVale Funeral Home.

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    Sally W Phillips

    18 Jun 2016

    My thoughts and prayers are with Margaret and her family. Maurice was like a brother to me and my partner in crime during our years at La Tech! Often in my thoughts. Sorry Margaret I did not check on him, but just didn't think about him getting old or sick. Peace be with you.

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    Tom & Deanie Baker

    18 Jun 2016

    Maurice brings back fond memories when he was apart of our family. We look forward to the day of the gathering of all of God's children. Your family is in our prayers during this time of both sadness and joy.

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    Kathy Phillips Fry

    19 Jun 2016

    Margaret, I'm so sorry for your loss. He was such a special uncle to me as I was growing up. All the Shreveport visits and trips for donuts. I can remember the days in Calhoun sitting on his lap as a child, while rolling his hairs on his legs into knots. We just laughed and laughed! He will greatly be missed.

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