Mary Alice Smiley Brown, 79, of Fairfield, VA, died Monday, March 22, 2010.

Born July 27, 1930 in Rockbridge County, she was a daughter of the late Frank Hempsey Smiley and Ida Clemmer Smiley.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William David Brown.

She was a member of the Fairfield Presbyterian Church, where she served as a deacon, elder, Sunday school teacher, and was a member of the hand bell and church choir.

Mary Alice was a member of the Fairfield Senior Citizens and a life member of the Fairfield Volunteer Rescue Squad.

She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

Surviving are one son, David Wayne Brown and wife, Wanda of Buena Vista; two daughters, Anne Brown Wade and husband, David of Raphine; Jeanie Brown Cash and husband, J.B. of Greenville; eight grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March, 24, 2010 at Fairfield Cemetery with the Rev. Carl Moore officiating. A memorial service will follow at Fairfield Presbyterian Church. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers please make memorial contributions to the Fairfield Presbyterian Church, 5508 N. Lee Highway, Fairfield VA 24435, or the Fairfield Volunteer Rescue Squad 5585 N. Lee Highway Fairfield, VA 24435.

Arrangements are being handled by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, VA.