Kimberly Denise "Gigi" Brown

Kimberly Denise "Gigi" Brown obituary, Parkersburg, WV

Kimberly Denise "Gigi" Brown

Kimberly Brown Obituary

Visit the Vaughan-Kimes Funeral Home & Crematory website to view the full obituary.

Kimberly Denise “Gigi” Brown, 68, of Parkersburg, passed away Monday, November 3, 2025, at OSU College of Medicine, Columbus, Ohio.

She was born in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Marvin Powell “Pappy” and Doris Marie “Mammy” Brannon. In addition to her parents, her brother, Randall L. “Randy” Brannon preceded her in death in 2015.

Kimberly was a registered nurse, and she enjoyed watching baseball, football, cheering on the Atlanta Braves and Pittsburgh Steelers, and she especially loved watching her grandchildren play sports.

Her memory will be carried in the hearts of her loved ones, including her daughters, Rebecca Brown, Angela Shank, and Ashley Brown and grandchildren, Madelynn Shank, Maverick Shank, Sydney Brown, and Barrett Ullman.

A memorial visitation will be held 12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Monday, November 10, 2025, at Vaughan Kimes Funeral Home.

Kimberly will be laid to rest with private family committal service.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Vaughan-Kimes Funeral Home & Crematory

521 5th Street, Parkersburg, WV 26101

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