Gastonia, Mary Douglas Brown, 89, passed away October 23, 2013 at Hospice House, Kings Mountain. She was born September 7, 1924 in Rockford, IL, daughter of the late Reed and Nora Colbert Shoulders. Services are private. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia. A guest registry is available at greenefuneral.com.