Theresa Ann Brown

1933 - 2016

Theresa Ann (Warthen) Brown, 82, of Fairfield, PA, died peacefully Wednesday, February 10, 2016, at Genesis Healthcare in Gettysburg, PA. Born September 24, 1933 in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Rudolph J. and Grace G. (Welty) Warthen. She was the wife of the late Lt. Col. Robert J. Brown, to whom she was married for almost 40 years.

Theresa was a devoted housewife and homemaker. She was a member of St, Joseph Catholic Church in Emmitsburg, where she formerly sang in the choir. She enjoyed horseback riding, dancing, and modeling in her younger years. She loved watching western movies, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Theresa was known for her sense of humor and wonderful wit.

She is survived by daughters, Pamela Smith of Fairfield, PA, and Susan Little of Waynesboro, PA; 4 grandchildren; 1 great granddaughter, 2 sisters; 4 brothers; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a son, Mark Brown; 1 sister; and 2 brothers.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, February 15, 2016 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 47 DePaul St., Emmitsburg, MD, with the Rev. Charles F. Krieg, C.M. as celebrant. Inurnment will follow at New St. Joseph Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to Myers-Durboraw Funeral Home in Emmitsburg. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.myersdurborawfh.com.