Mary Jo Brash, 65, Rochester, passed away at 11:30 P.M. Sunday June 4, 2023 at Life Care Center of Rochester.
Mary Jo was born on August 15, 1957 to Maurice and Fran (Smith) Brash. She was the daughter they longed for, already having five sons. Born in Woodlawn Hospital, she spent her early life in Rochester and when she was eleven, the family moved to Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. There she continued her education and graduated from Lahser High School in 1975. Upon her father’s retirement, Mary Jo and her parents moved back to Rochester to be closer to family. For a time, she was a volunteer playground assistant at Columbia Elementary School. She devoted her time to family activities with her dear nieces and nephews and enjoyed the company of her beloved golden retriever, Beaujangles. In 2005, Mary Jo took up residence in the home of her brother and his wife, Greg and Kay Brash. She took pleasure in spending her weekends in the home of her brothers and their spouses. In January of 2017 she moved to Life Care Center of Rochester.
Mary Jo was a lover of all animals, especially dogs. She had an amazing memory for names and dates and could recount the entire family’s list of birthdates. In spite of numerous medical and physical challenges throughout life, she remained positive and always looked at the bright side. She enjoyed her time at Life Care- participating in activities, making many new friends, and appreciative of the help of Staff. She had been a life long member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
She will be lovingly remembered by her brothers and sisters-in-laws, Bob (Jan) Brash, Rochester, Indiana, Greg Brash, Rochester, Indiana, Rick (Kay Morgan) Brash, Maryville, Tennessee, Terry (Brenda) Brash, Rochester, Indiana, Tim (Maribeth) Brash, Rochester, Indiana, twelve nieces and nephews and their spouse and twenty -eight great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister-in-law, Kay (Schroeder) Brash.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M Friday, June 9, 2023 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Rochester, Indiana.
Friends may visit from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Thursday, June 8, 2023, at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, Indiana, where a Rosary will be recited at 7:15 P.M. Burial will be in the Odd Fellows Cemetery, Rochester, Indiana.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Fulton County Animal Adoption and Education Center or to the Manitou Training Center.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh.com
