Mary Brockington

December 31, 1925 - January 6, 2022

Mary Magdalene Brockington of Freeport passed peacefully away on January 6, 2022, at the age of 96. The elder daughter of the late Ollie Brown and Jessie Evans. Dear sister of the late Margaret Simon. She was born in Florence South Carolina on December 31, 1925. She was predeceased by her first husband Harry Lawrence, second husband Span Brockington, and her son Ellis Lawrence. Survivors include her children: Tena and her husband Carlos Lovell who resides in Texas; Hannah and her husband William Hill who resides in New York; Harry Lawrence and his wife Martha who resides in North Carolina; and Roscoe Lawrence and his wife Patricia who resides in New York. She was the proud grandmother of 9 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Mary will always be remembered for her devotion to her family, sense of humor, love of people, activities in her church and her hard work. She said, “I will never ask someone to do a job that I will not do myself.” This was always fondly remembered as her early Saturday morning cleaning day mantra. (She was always right there.) Although Mary only had a fifth-grade education, she was dedicated to the success of her children. Her passion motivated them because, all her children graduated from high school and pursued higher education. She also later received additional training and became a Certified Nurse’s Aide. Mary faced many personal challenges, to the point where her family members nicknamed her “Job,” her faith and devotion in God enabled her to endure. This dedication and love for people led her to become a Missionary in her church. She was proud of her success and her children. Mary was also a resident of Freeport for 62 years, where she pursued her hobbies of gardening and drawing. Reposing at Hungerford and Clark Funeral Home 110 Pine St. Freeport N.Y. 11520 (Corner South Ocean Avenue) on Tuesday from 4pm – 8 pm January 11, 2022 Burial will be on Wednesday January 12, 2022 To Virtually Attend the visitation, please click the link below beginning at 4pm on Tuesday. https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/9123838022