Mary Coxwell is the founder and owner of LaJenn’s, a successful line of fine clothing found in over 600 children’s specialty shops nationwide. Mary’s many styles are created with the finest textiles and embellished with delicate French lace, ribbons, and beading.
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estled among the pine forests along Highway 154 in Clarke County is a small farming and timber community called Chilton. A quiet, peaceful area, Chilton is not the place you might normally look to find elegant, heirloom children’s clothing. Nonetheless, this tranquil setting is the birthplace of a highly respected, nationwide brand of children’s clothing, which has been in business here for over 25 years. The talented lady behind this amazing success story is Mary Jean Brunson Coxwell. Mary and her husband, Roy, grew up in Chilton and now live on a beautiful farm. The Coxwells have always anchored their lives in faith and family, raising two successful daughters: LaShane Calvin, a pharmacist, and Jennifer Draper, a designer/ business owner. The Coxwells have also been blessed with five wonderful grandchildren. For years, Mary Coxwell has transformed fine fabrics into treasured threads that harken back to an era of elegance and timeless charm. She inherited her love of fabrics and sewing from her mother, Vera
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