| Carole Sue Brown It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing away of Carole Sue Brown, the wife of NLAS Vice-President and co-founder Sam Brown. Please join us in prayer and good thoughts for our friend Sam during this tragic chapter of his life. Below is the official obituary for Carole published by Crain Funeral Home of Dongola, Illinois. If anyone reading would like to send comments to Sam, I will be happy to deliver them personally or send them by mail. Please e-mail here. DONGOLA, ILLINOIS - Carole Brown, 65, died Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, as a result of an accident. She was born Dec. 16, 1943, in Cairo to Gilbert and Joyce (Brown) Eddleman. She married Sam Brown on Aug. 18, 1973. He survives her. She was a member of First Lutheran Church in Dongola. She was a graduate of Ullin High School. She graduated from SEMO with a bachelor's and a master's degree. She taught elementary school at Egyptian School for 17 years. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. She is survived by her husband, Sam of Dongola; two sisters, Cheryl (Jack) Honey of Metropolis and Donna (Gene) Loughridge of Peyton, Colo.; three nieces, Lora (Jay) Byassee of Paducah, Paula (Brad) Beal of Jackson, Mo., and Marcia (Brian) Breerwood of Thibodaux, La.; three nephews, Brad Honey of Metropolis, Steve (Renee) Brown of McClure and Dennis (Julia) Brown of Alexandria, Va.; one uncle, Bill (Betty) Brown of Effingham; two brothers-in-law, Dale (Betty) Brown of McClure and Jim (Dianne) Brown of Belle Chasse, La.; a half sister, Judy Ritchey of Dongola; great-nieces and great-nephews and other relatives; cousins, Brian Brown of Perryville, Mo., and Billy Brown of Effingham. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Keith Churchill; and one niece, Kristen Teran. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009, in First Lutheran Church of Dongola, with the Rev. Timothy Heinecke officiating. Interment will be in Lindsey Cemetery at McClure. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009, at Crain Funeral Home in Dongola and from 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Memorials may be made to Lindsey Cemetery of McClure or First Lutheran Church of Dongola and will be accepted at the funeral home and the church. To leave online condolences, visit www.crainsonline.com |
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Sam and Carole Brown are seen here visiting the Lum and Abner Jot 'Em Down Store and Museum in Pine Ridge, Arkansas. This photograph was taken Sunday, June 19, 1983 on the Browns' second visit to the Lum and Abner Day festivities. Early discussions regarding the formation of the National Lum and Abner Society were held that day, culminating in the organization's official launch about a year later. |