Tributes continue to be paid for founder of Lichfield school as funeral is arranged
Tributes continue to pour in for an influential woman who co-founded a school, after she died peacefully last month.
The funeral for Brenda Brown, who helped start Maple Hayes Hall School near Lichfield, has been arranged for Monday, January 8, at Lichfield Cathedral.
Mrs Brown, who dedicated her life to supporting the teaching of children with dyslexia at the school, died on November 19 at the age of 88.
Along with her husband Neville, she was the driving force behind the success of the school near Lichfield, which deals with specific learning difficulties or dyslexia.
A career educator, Mrs Brown was inspired by her husband's research on the subject and the couple invested their life savings to found Maple Hayes Hall in 1982
She was a councillor for both Lichfield City and district council and stood proudly by her husband during his tenure as mayor of Lichfield in 1980 and as sheriff in 2011.
The funeral will take place at 10.30am with a reception afterwards at Maple Hayes Hall school.
Current headmaster David Lowe said: "In recognition of Mrs. Brown's extensive contributions to education and her influence on countless lives, Maple Hayes Dyslexia School is inviting friends, colleagues, and well-wishers to join in commemorating her legacy.
"To facilitate event planning, attendees are kindly asked to fill in the form available on the school's website, indicating their intention to attend the funeral service and reception.”
For more information and to RSVP for the funeral service and reception, visit www.maplehayeshallschool.squarespace.com/tribute.
