Margaret Brown, 99, of Catawba, N.C., passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2022, at Hickory Falls Health and Rehab. Margaret was born January 28, 1923, to Frederik and Maria Wagner Auerswald in Frankfurt, Germany.

Margaret was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Fred W. Brown; and three brothers.

Margaret is survived by her children, Margarete (Phillip) Nevills and Gary (Kathy); grandchildren, Donald (Carley) Nevills, Michelle (Michael) Shaw, Gary (Dawn) Brown Jr., Amy Brown, and Lisa (Josh) Gonzales; 10 great grand-children; and one great-great grandchild.

Margaret loved to spend her time time worshipping at church, eating and spending time with her family, and traveling.

Funeral services for Margaret will be private.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.bunchjohnsonfuneralhome.com for the Brown family.

Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home is serving the family.