Audrey Alma "Mimi" Brown

Audrey Alma "Mimi" Brown obituary, Rutherfordton, NC

Audrey Alma "Mimi" Brown

Audrey Brown Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Crowe's Mortuary and Crematory on Nov. 18, 2025.

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Audrey Alma Patton Brown "Mimi", age 85, beloved wife of Arnold Brown, passed away Saturday at her home following a long illness. Audrey was a native of Washington, DC, the daughter of the late Una Vester Patton and Mini Louise Rumfelt Patton., a retired accountant and a member of Piney Knob Baptist Church. Her greatest joy was in being a wife, mother, and mimi. Her love for her family was endless.
In addition to her husband Arnold she is survived by her children Darlene Radford, Teresa Fulton (Ken), Pamela Moore (Dannie), Samantha Crawford, Jonathan Crawford (Angela), Daniel Crawford (Erika) along with many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.
A celebration of Audrey's life will be held at 3 PM Sunday September 14, 2025 at Piney Knob Baptist Church with Rev. Casey Stockton and Daniel Crawford officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2-3 PM prior to the service.

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