Helen Irene Brown, 96, of Mexico, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 24, at King’s Daughters Home.
There will be a private graveside service at East Lawn Memorial Park.
Helen was born on Feb. 14, 1924, the daughter of Robert L. and Gertrude (Dudley) Crum. She married Ralph “Buddy” Brown on November 15, 1947, in Jefferson City. He passed away on April 5, 2002.
Mrs. Brown was a proud member of the Centennial Baptist Church in Mexico for over 60 years. She was a Sunday School teacher for 40 of those years. Helen loved her family very much and enjoyed spending her time with them.
Helen is survived by one daughter, Glena (Ken) Hanna of Mexico and one son, Basil (Patricia) Brown of Mexico; five grandchildren, Jason (Kerri) Hanna of Orlando, Fla., Christopher Brown of Portland, Ore., Jonathan (Rebecca) Hanna of Washington, Lori (Jeramiah) Hays of Mexico and Samantha Brown of Mexico; four great-grandchildren, Caleb Hanna, Caitlyn Hanna both of Washington, Reggie Thompson and Darrik Thompson both of Mexico; sister-in-law, Elsie Crum; and several nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Buddy Brown; one grandson, Kevin Hanna; five sisters, Margaret Benton, Meda Dunham, Dorothy Kirtlink, Ival Thorp and Mary Jane Crump; and one brother, Elwood Crum.
Memorial Donations may be made to King’s Daughters Home. They may be made in care of Arnold Funeral Home, 425 S. Jefferson, Mexico, MO 65365.
Arrangements are being handled by Arnold Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be left at www.arnoldfh.com.
