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Karen Brown Obituary

Sept. 13 at 11:40 p.m., surrounded by family.

Karen was born and raised in Woodland, graduated from Woodland High and was employed as an Office Manager for many years. Karen lived in Woodland her entire life, where she loved to paint, garden, travel, spend time with her girlfriends and enjoy her family.

Karen is survived by her husband of 28 years, Ernie Brown; brother, Kevin; daughter, Sheryl; son, Michael; stepsons, Pat and Jerry; grandchildren, Charlotte, Christine, Brian and Christopher.

Karen was preceded in death by her parents, John and Aurelia Westbrook; brothers, Eric and Ian and granddaughter, Michelle. Karen will be greatly missed. There will be a celebration of life at the Woodland Community Center, 2001 East St., on Saturday, Sept. 27, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to your favorite charity.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Daily Democrat from Sep. 20 to Sep. 21, 2014.

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June 26, 2015

You will always live in my heart. So many good memories on Archer Drive. So missed. Annabell

Ann Edwards

March 16, 2015

We were supposed to grow old together.

Mary Palmer

October 2, 2014

Karen was a wonderful person. I
was so sad when I heard of her passing.

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Dianne & Bill Hollingshead

September 21, 2014

Karen and I went to Beamer School and WHS together. I got reacquainted with her working on WHS reunion flowers, and we discovered we both liked to paint. She was SO talented, and such a kind, thoughtful person. Our deepest sympathy to her family.

Jennifer Goldman

September 20, 2014

We were shocked by the news of Karen's passing. Our love goes out to the family. We will miss her smile and warm words.

Ana

September 20, 2014

I rented a house from mr and mrs brown(Beamer st) mrs brown was a kind person to me, best landlords I have ever had!! I was so grateful that each Xmas I would order a dozen tamales for them. Rest in peace mrs brown, and thankyou!!!!!

Dr. Tom Vickery

September 20, 2014

I send my deepest sympathy to Ernie and the entire Brown family. Karen was a wonderful human being who will be missed by all who knew her. A gift is being sent to the St. Jude's Children's Hospital in her memory.

M Allison (Isaiah 25:8)

September 20, 2014

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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