Born Oct. 6, 1926, in Sikeston, Mo., she was the daughter of the late Charles L. and Julia Hamby.
Her husband, Ervin J. Brown, preceded her in death.
Survivors include: three sons and two daughters-in-law, Dennis and Joanne Brown of Westchester, Pa., Brian L. Brown of Aberdeen Township, N.J. and Wesley D. and Cecilia Brown of Long Beach, Calif.; one daughter Leah Griffith, of Las Cruces; five grandchildren, Shaun Brown, Josh Griffith, Logan Griffith, Jesse Griffith and Lucas Griffith; and three great-grandchildren.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
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