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Dorothy Brown Obituary
Dorothy Jean Murchison Brown, age 86, of Memphis, formerly of Jackson, TN, passed away on July 5, 2014 in Memphis, TN.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at 1 p.m. in the North Chapel of George A. Smith and Sons Funeral Home with interment to follow in Highland Memorial Gardens.
Mrs Brown was born in Maury City, TN, lived a brief time in Henderson, TN, but lived most of her life in Jackson, TN.
She attended Jackson High School, Mississippi State College for Women, and Union University with post-graduate studies at Memphis State University
Jean retired from the Madison County School System as an elementary school librarian
Jean was active in the community serving in leadership capacities in several organizations including the Altrusa Club, Chi Omega Alumnae Association, Delta Kappa Gamma and a founding member of the Bemis Book Club
Jean was a life long member of the First Baptist Church and dedicated contributor as a Sunday School teacher, church librarian, WMU leader, and Chairman of the Pastor Search Committee and in many other roles.
Her family was her life focus never passing up an opportunity for family get-togethers and giving support whenever and wherever needed.
She loved her neighborhood, her students, and her many wonderful friends participating in as many fun activities and travels as possible
Jean is preceded in death by her husband, Jack Brown, Sr., her son, Jack Brown, Jr., and her parents, Carmack and Orban Murchison.
Survivors include her brother, Judge Franklin Murchison (Joyce); her daughter, Kay Brown Moody (Ray); her sons, Joel Murchison Brown and John Michael Brown; her daughter-in-law, Benita Kerr Brown (Jack, Jr.); and her grandchildren, Elizabeth Kerr Brown Watts (John), Andrew Clayton Brown, Tyler Wilson Brown, Rex Jennings Brown, Lindsay Katherine Brown, Hadley Kristen Brown; and twenty-four nieces and nephews.
Visitation with the family will be held on Wednesday, July 9, 2014 from 11 a.m. until the funeral hour at 1 p.m. at the North Chapel of George A. Smith and Sons Funeral Home.
Memories and Condolences
for Dorothy Brown
Elaine Morgan
July 10, 2014
I have many sweet memories of Mrs. Brown at Malesus Elementary! I was the librarian at Malesus a few years after she retired! Mrs. Brown was loved by all and will be missed! Praying for the family!
Anita Ruth Roark
July 9, 2014
John, Joel and Kay - My thoughts and prayers are with you today. It was such a pleasure getting to know Jean in our Bemis Book Club. ALL of us loved Jean and her kind ways. She was such an inspiration and will be greatly missed by all of us. God Bless. Anita Ruth Roark
July 9, 2014
We extend our sympathy to the Brown Family. Mrs. Brown was such a gracious and supportive neighbor.
Jerry and Cynthia Woods
Rose Boyd Wathen
July 9, 2014
She was a fine lady, always letting us kids into her lovely home and welcoming us with warmth and a lovely smile. I have good memories of her kind ways when we were in and out playing basketball. My prayers are with you...
Kathy Haney Williams
July 9, 2014
Mrs. Brown was a sweet and elegant Southern lady with a beautiful family. Kay, Joel, and John - Thinking of you.
Vaughn Moody
July 8, 2014
Jean was such a kind and loving person. Our family will fondly remember the many Christmas holidays we spent with her. Especially, her delicious pies! Kay, John, and Joel you were so blessed to have had such a wonderful mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love to all of you,
Vaughn Moody
Davidd Replogle
July 8, 2014
Ms. Jean touched many hearts and will be missed by all. Condolences and prayers for Kay and the Brown Family.
Dee Dee Rives
July 8, 2014
Jean was my mentor, friend and DKG sister. I cherish the times together just like her family will.
Jenny Butler
July 8, 2014
So sorry to hear of your loss! I remember Jean and Mr. Brown from South Side and the neighborhood and there were no finer folks than those two!
Billene Latham Hemby
July 7, 2014
Thanking of and remembering all of you with Prayers at this time in your life.
Jane Vantreese Vaden
July 7, 2014
Prayers to the Brown family
Jane Vantreese Vaden
July 7, 2014
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