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Audrey Brown Obituary
Audrey was born on December 15, 1944, in Richmond, Missouri, to Carl and Francis (Norris) Swafford. She graduated from Orrick High School in 1963 and later married Michael Brown on June 21, 1982, in Kansas City, Kansas.
Audrey was a talented cook and baker who especially enjoyed cake decorating during the Christmas season. Her love for creating in the kitchen brought joy to her family and friends throughout her life.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl Swafford and Francis Roe; her brothers, Kenneth Swafford, Carl Swafford, and Donald Swafford; her sister, Mary Lou Reid; and her granddaughter, Megan McGinnis.
Audrey is lovingly remembered by her husband of 42 years, Michael Brown of Belton, Missouri; her daughters, Kristy Gilmore (Lance) of Kansas City, Missouri, and Macy Murphy of Concord, New Hampshire; her sons, Chris N. McGinnis (Marcia) of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, and Scott McGinnis (Michelle) of Smithville, Missouri; as well as her 10 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
An open house Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, January 10th, and Saturday, January 11th from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the family's residence, 202 Carol Dr., Belton, Missouri.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Joseph Indian School (https://stjo.org) or CBN (https://cbn.org).
Audrey's memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.
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Barbara Henderson
February 6, 2025
I've known Audrey for about 20 years, and she was one of the nicest people I've ever met. She seemed to be always smiling, always happy, always willing to help anyone. Through the years, she (and Mike and Lexie) became valued friends and virtually a part of our family. Audrey was also a wonderful, loving, infinitely patient caregiver for my mom, helping to ensure that Mom could spend her last years at home with her beloved cats rather than in a nursing home. I'll always be grateful to Audrey for that, and I'll always remember her fondly. She will be greatly missed.
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