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Monica Brown Obituary

Monica Brown

Knoxville, TN

Monica L. Moore Brown was born Dec. 18, 1968, died on April 4, 2015. Survived by husband, Perry; sons, Alex and Nolan; daughter, Mackenzie; parents, McArthur and Sylvia Moore, Knoxville, TN; brother, Stephen and wife, Tiffany, of Omaha Nebraska, and their children, Cheyenne and Xavier; aunts and uncles, Johnny and Joe Ann Moore, Oak Ridge, William and Belinda Moore, Knoxville, Zebedee and Shirley Moore, Valdosta, GA; mother and father-in-law, Perry and Addie Brown, Morrilton, AR; sister-in-law, Kim Brown, Ft. Smith, AR; special cousins in TN, AL, CO, CT, GA, PA, Jeanell, Stephanie, Regena, Johnny, Dee, Alicia, Heather, Kim, Jessica, Van, Michael, Edmond, Justin, and their children; special lifelong friends, Octavia, Deanna, Angela, Leslie, Tina, Amy; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Monica graduated from Heath High School in Paducah, KY and did further studies at Pellissippi State. She worked as a paralegal and several home based jobs, so that she could spend most of her time taking care of her family, who was her greatest joy. She was a wonderful wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend. She was a faithful member of West End Church of Christ. She loved to sing, do crafts, flower gardens, and bargain shop.

The family will received friends Thursday, April 9 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., with services to follow at 1:00 p.m. Minister Wayne Miller will be officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Ridge Memorial Park. Service to conclude with white dove release. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Thompson Cancer Survival Center, 1915 White Ave. Knoxville, TN 37916, or Hope Central P.O. Box 24472 Knoxville, TN 37933. Professional arrangements entrusted to Patton Funeral Home, 1-800-824-8283. www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com.

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Published by Knoxville News Sentinel on Apr. 8, 2015.

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Shannon Hickman

January 29, 2025

Missing Monica. Such a wonderful friend.

Debbie Gatlin

April 2, 2024

I sure do miss you. Life isn´t the same without you. But you´re always in my heart and mind. The kids are wonderful... so much like you.

Trish Ownby

April 2, 2023

Monica was such a sweet soul. I feel privileged to have had the pleasure of being a neighbor and friend. Sending love to Perry, Alex, Nolan, and Mackenzie.

Debbie Gatlin

April 2, 2023

There´s not a day that doesn´t go by that I don´t think about you... I miss you so much our long talks, shopping, etc. I´ll see you again one day. Love you and always in my heart. Deb

Vincent Goldsby

April 17, 2015

Perry,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear wife Monica. We will be lifting up you, your children and other family members to the Father for the Provision of Strength, Comfort and a Peace only the Lord Jesus can provide in the journey to come. Sincere condolences to you at this time of grief.

Heather Browne-Rawlins

April 14, 2015

Monica was one of my closest friends in High School. Her beautiful smile and sweet disposition always made class time easier. My condolences go out to her Husband and family during this rough time. She'll be sorely missed...

Hugh and Robyn (Swindle) Glaze

April 14, 2015

Mac, Sylvia, and family, you probably don't remember me but I am Tripp and Joyce Swindle's daughter from Claxton,TN. I remember you all so well and what a beautiful little girl Monica was. I am so sorry for your loss and am praying for your peace and comfort during the time it takes for the horrible pain and sorrow to be eased by sweet and precious memories. In Christian Love.

carrie Simmons

April 13, 2015

I am so sorry to hear of your loss I will continue to pray for her family she was such a beautiful person during the timeI I was hairstylist

Christy Summers

April 10, 2015

Monica, may this light shine your memory and smile forever. We all have great memories and love for you. Just keep watch over us all and see you soon friend.

April 9, 2015

I AM SO SORRY THAT I DIDN'T GET TO TALK OR SEE YUU CUZ. YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE A PLACE IN MY HEART LOVE YOU


SHARON Y GAY OF VALDOSTA, GA

Ray & Fanny Smith

April 9, 2015

A beautiful Christian lady that we loved dearly. Perry and children, Mac and Sylvia, Stephen and family you are all in our prayers. Heaven got a beautiful new angel.

Jodie Strother

April 9, 2015

Dearest friends, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. We hurt for you and pray that God brings comfort and peace during this time of overwhelming grief and loss. We love you guys! The Strothers

Jan Coe

April 9, 2015

Monica was a wonderful neighbor and I so enjoyed talking with her and watching her children grow up. I will miss her. Our hearts go out to all of her family. We are so shocked.

April 9, 2015

We are so sorry for your loss. Praying for special comfort from our Lord and Savior. Nolan, I wish I could give you a big hug!
Don and Christine Criss

Damita Proffitt

April 9, 2015

Dear Mac and Slyvia, Perry and kids. We are so sorry to hear of Monica. Our hearts are so heavy. We pray Gods blessings and strength to help you through this time. Our love and prayers to all of you. Scott, Damita, Matthew, and Morgan Proffitt

Nancy Donsbach

April 9, 2015

Dear Family,
We watched Monica and Stephen grow up and are heartbroken for your loss. Please know that we are keeping all of you in our hearts and prayers.
Evelyn Watson, Phil Watson and Nancy Watson Donsbach

April 9, 2015

Perry,

My prayers are with you and your
family. May God comfort you and your family.

nicole

April 9, 2015

i am sorry to hear of your loss. I am praying for your family during these very trying times. God gained an angel and you will see her again.

Betty Lloyd

April 9, 2015

Monica was such a beautiful person inside and out. One thing is for certain, she loved her family and was so proud of her children! We are honored to have known Monica and our prayers are with each one of you.
Gary, Betty & Dillon Lloyd

Chip Slate

April 9, 2015

I always enjoyed sitting near Monica in church, where her voice was so uplifting during song. We are grieved for the kids and consider ourselves blessed to have been acquainted with the family as our children have grown up.

Cynthia Lemons

April 9, 2015

Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

April 9, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with all of your family. May the Lord give all of you the strength that you soo much Need. Jenny Porras

Kim Brown

April 9, 2015

Mac, Sylvia, PT our family is so sadden for your lose of Monica. She was a special lady and I am happy she was apart of our family. We love you all, prayers and hugs are being sent by the whole Ponds and Brown family.. Perry, Addie and Kim

Tori Harris

April 9, 2015

I graduated from Heath High School with Monica and also live in Knoxville. When I lost my wife to cancer in 2008, Monica got in touch and was a great comfort to my two daughters and me. She was a wonderful friend and will be deeply missed.

Henry Brooks

April 9, 2015

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

auntie Debbie

April 9, 2015

For Alex, Nolan,Kenzie

With all my love

Auntie Debbie

April 9, 2015

My love will always be with all of you during this time, be strong...God is with you

Valerie Warmath

April 9, 2015

I'm so sorry for your loss! Your family will be in my prayers. Monica was such a sweet, sweet person!

Charlie, Lisa and Matt Howard

April 9, 2015

Perry, Alex, Nolan, and Mckenzie,
We have no idea what you are going through and we know your hearts are broken as are so many others. Rest in knowing that prayers are being said from family and friends and that our savior will comfort you with many wonderful memories of monica until you see her again. Love you

Geoff, Octavia & Byrgundy Mallory

April 8, 2015

On behalf of the Mallory Family, we have shared a lot of family experiences. We wish for the art of healing and may God bestow many blessings as the transitiong process takes place.

Octavia Mallory

April 8, 2015

Monica, my best friend, I will miss you! You were like a sister to me and I will miss our long talks about our children. To the family;God has the ultimate plan of action for us all. Monica's spirit will forever be apart of our life's.

Jennifer Estep

April 8, 2015

Praying for your family. Eric, Jennifer, Cody, and Emma Estep

Susan Witt

April 8, 2015

There are many students, teachers, and administrators at GCA praying for your family. Monica was very special and will be missed. We cherish the happy memories of our time with Monica and with each of you.

Michelle Hindman

April 8, 2015

Perry & kids- Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Monica was a great wife and amazing mother. We were always impressed with how well she raised her boys! May God help you find peace during this difficult time.

Kim Mynatt

April 8, 2015

Perry and family. I am so sorry to hear of Monica's passing. Praying for you and your family during this difficult time.

April 8, 2015

Perry, I am so terribly sorry to hear of Monica's passing. I dont know if you remember me or not but I am who fixed you all up many years ago when we worked at the credit union together and was also in your wedding. I am so sorry to hear this news and so sorry we didn't keep in touch better than we did. If you need anything don't hesitate to let me know. My number us 865-661-3127. You all are in my thoughts and prayers! Tanya Tallent-gutridge

Sherry Martin

April 8, 2015

Monica & my son graduated together from Heath High School & Mac, Monica's Dad & my husband carpooled together. Monica was one of a kind. Just so sweet & caring.....then and now. Our hearts are broken for all of you. Please know you all are in our thoughts & prayers.

Stephen Drew

April 8, 2015

Perry, so sorry to hear this sad news.

Dawn Leonard

April 8, 2015

Perry, I am so sorry to hear about Monica's passing. Praying for you, the kids and all the family!

Gary Lloyd

April 8, 2015

Prayers going out for you,Perry and the kids. I am so sorry for your loss.

April 8, 2015

Monica was a beautiful, kind lady. We are praying for the family.

- Jeff, Dena, Peyton, Trey, and Bailey Byrd

Full of love, laughter and HUGS!!!

jane hixson

April 8, 2015

Monica...my sister, my friend & a woman full of love and laughter!! Her arms won't hug us, her laughter won't thrill us but her heart is still with us! SHE loved like Christ and wants us all to do the same. I pray we do. PRAYING for Perry, Alex, Nolan. McKenzie and all the family!! HUGGING YOU ALL WITH MY HEART!!!

Michelle Johnson Miller

April 8, 2015

Sending prayer's to the family for your comfort and strength during this difficult time. Such a beautiful soul, will be greatly missed

Greg, Beth, Luke and Rachel Buckner

April 8, 2015

Perry, we are so sorry to hear about sweet Monica. We are praying for you and your dear children.

Ginger pritchard

April 8, 2015

Praying for your entire family! Monica was a beautiful, precious lady! She will be missed.

Terri Hipps

April 8, 2015

Perry, I am so very sorry for the loss of your wife. I will be praying for you and Nolan, Alex and MacKenzie. I pray that you will feel God's comforting arms wrapped around you in your darkest hours and feel His peace.

Lance Nizinski

April 8, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers will be with the entire family. May God's peace and comfort be with Perry and all the children.

Izell White

April 8, 2015

Mac, Sylvia and Family,
Words cannot express the sadness I feel for you all as you are dealing with the loss of your beautiful daughter. I have fond memories of Monica during her younger years in Paducah. Particularly singing with the Celestial Singers. She leaves behind a wonderful family. May the peace of God be with you always.

robert n long aka bobby long

April 8, 2015

My prayers are with u & your family.

kay asbury

April 8, 2015

May God Bless you,
Perry, I will continue to pray for you and your family.

Dawn & Roger Graham

April 8, 2015

Words can not express the sorrow we feel for the loss of Monica. Her sweet smile and friendship always brightened my day. Our thoughts and prayers are with Perry, Alex, Nolan and MacKenzie. Hans and Sean Patrick send their love to the family.

John Lewis

April 8, 2015

Perry-so very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God help you through these trying times.

April 8, 2015

Perry,
The Morris family is so very sorry for your loss. We realize she is walking the streets of gold, but also understand that your sweet family is heartbroken. We love you guys -
Gene, Missy, Preston, Nathan, & Bryson Morris

Denise Asbury

April 8, 2015

Perry, I'm sorry for your lost you and your family are in my prayers may God comfort you and your family at this time.

Janet Davis

April 8, 2015

Perry
Im so sorry to hear of your loss to Monica . My htoughts and prayers go out to you and the family.

Mary Lynn & Jare'asa Turner

April 8, 2015

Mc, Sylvia, and Family, we are remembering you in our prayers and thoughts at this difficult time. We pray that God's love and your many wonderful memories of Monica will comfort you.

Sharolette Pierce

April 8, 2015

Perry,

Monica and I went to high school together and were involved in band together. She was one of the kindest people I knew. We are so very sorry for your loss and will be praying for you and your children.

Trish Ownby

April 8, 2015

Words cannot express the sorrow I feel for the family. Perry, Alex, Nolan, MacKenzie and extended family are in my thoughts and prayers. Monica was a sweet friend, neighbor and a wonderful mother. She has touched many lives with her sweet demeanor and smile. Heaven gained an angel on Saturday. Rex and Samantha send their love to Alex, Nolan and MacKenzie.

April 8, 2015

Mackenzie, Nolan, Alex, and Perry, we are so sorry for your loss. Monica was such a wonderful friend, a true Christian who always had a smile to share. She was so proud of you three children! She glowed when she spoke of you all, her love and joy for you shone through her face. We were so blessed to know her and call her our friend! You will all be in our thoughts and prayers.

Aimee Ford

April 8, 2015

Mackenzie, Alex, Nolan, and Perry, we are so very sorry for your loss. Monica was such a wonderful Christian lady, and she always had a smile to share. She was so proud of you three wonderful children! She just glowed when she spoke of you, her love and joy for you shone through her face. We were so blessed to call her our friend. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Margarette Ponds-Banks

April 8, 2015

Please accept my sincere condolences and most certain my prayers at this time of transition. I know that Monica's parting leaves a hole in all your hearts that no one can ever fill. You will miss her sorely but what wonderful memories she left. She lived her life for many: her children, her family, and her God. Keep her forever in your PRESENT memories. Wherever Monica is, God is,and all is well.

We love you much.

Your Omaha and Minnesota family: Banks & Lewises.

David Lorenzo

April 8, 2015

My condolences to you and your family, Perry.

Alissa Gannaway

April 8, 2015

I am so very sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Monica touched my life in many joyful and wonderful ways!

Tarah Wilson

April 8, 2015

Perry and kids....we are so sorry to here about Monica! I want you all to know that you are praying for you all and will continue to pray in the coming days and months. To the kids, she was so proud of you all!!! Justin and I always have said, we've never seen kids so well behaved in our lives! Your parents have done an amazing job! I'll never forget, we had just moved in across the street and Monica wasn't familiar with cars that would be coming to our house (I had told her to watch our house while we were out of town). My Mom had to run over for something and Monica came straight outside and said now who are you? When my Mom told me that I laughed and knew I had put the right person in charge of watching our house!! She was very special to everyone around. We are thinking about and praying for you all!

Bob Newman

April 8, 2015

My prayers to you and your family during this difficult time in your lives.

Denise Watson

April 8, 2015

Perry - I am so very sorry to hear about Monica. I'll be keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Angela Fulton

April 8, 2015

I am so sorry for the loss of my friend for her family ,friends, and all other lives she touched.

Lisa Neihouse

April 8, 2015

Perry, I am so very sorry for your loss. You are loved by your classmates at MHS. May God wrap his arms around you and your family. Lisa McKuin Neihouse

Renada Phillips York

April 8, 2015

Our hearts, thoughts, and prayers are with each of you. We had the privilege to call her our friend and sister in Christ.
We will see you soon dear friend.

Lois Reed

April 8, 2015

So very sorry for your loss! Monica was a great woman and amazing mother! I will miss her!

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