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Frances Brown Obituary

Frances Marie Brown, 98, passed away in Oxford, MS, on September 15, 2025. She was born in Memphis, TN, on August 18, 1927, to parents T.F and Jennie Russum. Frances worked as a seamstress for many years, it was something that she really enjoyed doing. Frances loved her family and she loved to spend as much time with them as she could. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of many years. Frances leaves behind to cherish her memory, her daughter Linda Isbell-Kropelnicki (Allen), 2 grandchildren: Amanda Cleveland and Chris Deehan, 9 nieces: Bonnie Stephenson, Renee Young, Doris Nelson, Pat Beach, Nita Goss, Sally Groomes, Pam Yancey, Sherry Bennett, and Lori Harrington, 3 nephews: David Goss, Steve Downen, and Don Russum, as well as a sister in law Lynn Russum. Frances will forever be in our hearts, and we will miss her more than words can express. To send a flower arrangement in memory of Frances Marie Brown, please click here to visit our sympathy store.

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Published by The Daily Memphian on Sep. 18, 2025.

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Forest Hill - Midtown

1661 S. Elvis Presley Blvd., Memphis, TN 38106

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22

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2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Forest Hill - Midtown

1661 S. Elvis Presley Blvd., Memphis, TN 38106

Sep

22

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3:15 p.m.

Forest Hill - South

2545 E. Holmes Road, Memphis, TN 38118

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