Mavis Liles Brower

Mavis Liles Brower, 99 of Siler City passed away January 3. 

 Mavis was born in Fitzgerald Ga. to Julian and Myrtle Liles. She grew up in Wendell, NC and Portsmouth, Va, before moving to Siler City. She and Ralfe Kevin Brower met and were married on December 19, 1947, in the Ladies Parlor of the First Baptist Church. Mavis and Kevin eventually welcomed two sons. Mavis retired from Southern States after many years of service. 

 Mavis and Kevin loved dancing to the big band music of the 1940’s and 1950’s and were often seen dancing at events, especially at the Moose Lodge. Mavis loved telling the story of them dancing on their first date. In addition, they were animal lovers and took in many homeless dogs and cats from their neighborhood and Kevin’s mail route. 

 Mavis enjoyed sports, from her days of playing high school girls’ basketball, to watching the Blue Devils and her beloved Atlanta Braves.

 Mavis gave her best to her friends, family, and people she met while working at Southern States in Siler City. She shared her smile, and a genuine love of life. She told wonderful stories of her youth, the war years serving at the USO in Portsmouth Va., and raising her family with Kevin in Siler City. 

 Mavis is survived by her sons, Michael (Holly) of Sanford, NC, and Ronnie (Janet) of Wesley Chapel, NC. She is also survived by her beloved grandchildren, Jake Brower of Siler City, Kelly Brower of Greensboro, Jessica Brower of Matthews, Rebekah Brower of Fayetteville, and Anna Brower of Wesley Chapel.

 Mavis was preceded in death by her husband Kevin Brower, parents and brothers JP Liles of Portsmouth, Virginia, Macon Liles of Wendell, NC and sister Sandra Liles Hansley of Jacksonville, NC. 

 Mavis’ final resting place will be at Chatham Memorial Park beside Kevin. They will be in sight of the spot of their first date. Visitation will be Wednesday, January 8th, 2025, from 12:30 – 2 PM at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, followed by chapel service at 2 pm. Burial will follow. Services will be officiated by Reverend Jim Wall. 

 Mavis was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother and she will be dearly missed. She was blessed with a long life and shared many blessings as a result. May she rest in peace.

 The family would like to thank Martha Lindley for the years of love and care she gave Mavis. She is truly a blessing. 

 Smith & Buckner Funeral Home will be assisting the Brower family.

Online condolences can be made at www.smithbucknerfh.com