Photo courtesy of Bailey & Foster Funeral Home - Palestine
Jun 27, 1938 - Oct 16, 2025
Such a lovely lady that I met when I first taught Gary and then Gabby. She was so pleasant to be around. Our thoughts and prayers for you.
Bill-Becky Lincoln Cooksey
October 20, 2025 | Fort Worth, TX | Acquaintance
She was a very sweet lady. I'm sorry about your loss.
Jason Johnson
October 19, 2025 | Palestine, TX
Kathryn was such a special person...I'm so sorry for your loss. Praying for God's peace and comfort for all the family.
Margie McCoy (Johnson)
October 19, 2025 | Palestine, TX
Heaven has gained another amazing angel. We always enjoyed going to visit aunt Kathryn and the family as kids, because we always had the best summers ever. Harold and family we are so sorry for your loss.
Lynette McRee
October 19, 2025 | Dallas, TX | Family
A awesome lady for sure!! To Heaven for sure. Harold and family I know she will be missed.Darlene this is Roger Tyer and I remember us taking care of First Street. It’s my pleasure to know you guys. Gods grace to us all and you Mom is with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ this I know!!! Amen to you all!!
Roger Dale Tyer
October 18, 2025 | Palestine, TX | Neighbor
I have lots and great and wonderful memories of Aunt Kathryn..I will miss her tremendously..
Sherri Riley
October 18, 2025 | Gstesville, TX | Family
Kathryn, I miss you my friend. 20 years working with you at Penney's. We did so much together there. I'm missing sending you Christmas cards and receiving yours, talking now and then. You're in a good place now. You will be sorely missed by me, and Abby sends love too ❤❤
Debbie Benge
October 18, 2025 | Houston, TX | Friend
I have lots of great memories with Harold and Catherine. Catherine will be missed.
Thinking of Your family and praying for comfort.
Lana Sims Harr
October 18, 2025 | Montalba, TX | Friend
I loved going in to JC Penny to pick up my order & to see & visit with Ms. Brown...a real sweetheart! Love to the family.
Medrith Hamilton
October 17, 2025 | Palestine, TX | Friend
Kathryn Ann Holcomb Brown born June 27, 1938 in Union community, Anderson County to Porter Hubbard Holcomb and Laura Mae Nugent Holcomb, passed away October 16, 2025 at home after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Brown graduated from Athens High School in 1956. She retired after 20 years at J C Penney. She was a Baptist.
She was preceded in death by her parents and son Kenneth Wayne Brown. Mrs. Brown is survived by her husband of 69 years Harold Brown, daughter Linda Darlene Brown Spaith, son Gary Brown and wife Sonya Brown, sisters Carol Strickland and Linda Wollard, daughter-in-law Tammi Brown, grandchildren Brad Spaith (Katie), Randall Brown (Autumn), Jeremy Brown (Chelsea), Gabby Brown, Great grandchildren Abigail, Addison, Anderson, and Coby Spaith; Tanner, Tucker, Charlotte, Kaylee, and Amelia Brown; Wyatt, Hagen, and Lilly Preston and numerous nephews and nieces.
A very special thank you to her caregivers Mary and Ashley from Heart to Heart Hospice and special caregiver Katie Dubose.
Visitation will be at Bailey & Foster Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the charity of your choice.
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