Sunrise: December 1, 1959 — Sunset: September 3, 2023
The Brownell, Darby and Wilson families announce the home-going of our beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, and grandmother, Mai Darby Brownell. Mai was a devout Christian, an ordained Pastor, a servant of God, and a tireless worker in the vineyard, who carried others burden and labored for those in need. She quietly went to be with her Loving Creator on Sunday morning, September 3, 2023.
Mai leaves to cherish her memories, her Husband: Pastor Mishael (Mickey) Brownell, Children: Mario Brownell (Alicia), M.D. Brownell III (Tyra), Danny Brownell (Jade), Ahmad “Jay” Brownell, Ronak Dalal (Nakiera), Siblings: D. Colden Wilson (Maureen), Alliette Wilson-Perkins (Bennie), Wendell Wilson (Rachelle), Rev. Preciouse Wilson (Loretta), Barbara Darby, Enid Darby-Bettie, Chalnicia Darby-Snyder (Jimmy), Natalie Darby-Cassell (John), Charles Darby, Jr, Cecil Darby, Louis Darby, Minister Annie Johnson, Olivia Savage Thorpe (Nathaniel), Wynston Wilson, Delcina Sayeh, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and a host of close relatives and dear friends.
She was predeceased by her sister: Davidetta Wilson, her mother: Cerue J. Dunn Darby, her father: Charles William Darby, Sr., and her brother Charles (Albert) Darby.
MEMORIAL SERVICE– Mai’s Georgia Community
Saturday, September 16, 2023 – 6:00 pm
McKendree United Methodist Church
1570 Lawrenceville-Suwanee Rd
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
FUNERAL SERVICES – Houston, TX:
Wake Keeping – Friday, September 29, 2023, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Grand Parkway Baptist Church
12000 Farm to Market 1464
Richmond, TX 77407
Life Celebration – on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at 10 am
Grand Parkway Baptist Church
12000 Farm to Market 1464
Richmond, TX 77407
Interment:
Forest Park Westheimer Funeral Home and Cemetery
12800 Westheimer Road
Houston, TX 77077
Contacts
Colden Wilson (brother) – 612.964.6720
Alliette Wilson Perkins (sister) – 612.810.6778
Wendell Wilson (brother) – 678.575.1054
Preciouse Wilson (brother) – 704.756.6553
Barbara Darby (sister) – 202.294.9782
Chalnicia Darby-Snyder (sister) – 240.644.9863
Natalie Darby-Cassell (sister) – 302.275.1633
Danny Brownell (son) – 470.461.8602
Houston Contacts
MD Brownell (son) – 832.723.4615
Delcina Padmore Sayeh (sister) – 832.588.0024
Alice Barnard (cousin) – 832.338.8482
Hotel Information:
Houston Marriott Westchase (Book your group rate for Mai Brownell Life Celebration)
2900 Briarpark Dr
Houston, TX 77042
Courtyard Houston Westchase
9975 Westheimer Road
Houston, TX 77042
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Houston Westchase
11303 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77077
Home2 Suites by Hilton Houston Westchase
3125 Wilcrest Dr
Houston, TX 77042
For tributes, please contact Barbara at 202.294.9782. Tributes will be limited to 2 minutes.
