June Brown

Norma June (Fox) Brown, one of 6 children of Harold Vincent and Nelda Jean (Woods) Fox, was born June 19, 1937, in Auburn, Nebraska. Growing up, June attended school in Stella, Nebraska, where she graduated from high school.

In 1958 June married Howard “Bud” Brown. They lived in Shubert and Omaha in Nebraska, then Missouri and Texas before moving back to Shubert in 1966. The couple was blessed with 7 children during their time together but later divorced.

June had many careers during her lifetime. She worked at the Danny Dare sewing factory in Auburn and at the Shubert Café through many ownership changes. The Anderson One Stop in Stella, and Pizza Hut and Community Medical Center in Falls City were other employers. June also worked in the kitchen at Southeast Consolidated School and served as crew chief of a bean walking crew for many summers.

June was a member of the Shubert Christian Church and played softball in the Shubert Women’s League. She enjoyed crocheting and working on multiple crafts through the years. She was always on the go and loved going to spend time with her grandkids.

On Monday, August 25, 2025, June passed away at the Community Medical Center in Falls City at the age of 88 years, 2 months, and 6 days. Her parents, step-mother Mary Fox, daughter Robin Ray, son-in-law Larry Maddox, great-grandson Dameon Keeton, brother Harold “Duane” Fox, and former husband Bud preceded her in death.

Among those who will miss June, but have many fond memories of her are her children Gerri Maddox of Shubert, Gary Brown of Nebraska City, Rick Brown of Lincoln, Keith Brown of Gering, Tracy (Kari) Brown of Tucson, AZ, and Leigh Ann Brown of Wahoo; 13 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild due to arrive soon; siblings Joyce Kutzke of Topeka, KS, Richard Fox of Manley, Rita Cottle of Topeka, KS, and Lovina Lutz of Holton, KS; many other relatives and friends.

A funeral service will be Friday, August 29, 2:00 p.m. at the Shubert Christian Church in Shubert. Burial will follow in the Stella Cemetery. Visitation will be at the funeral home Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with family greeting friends 6:00 to 7:00.