Nancy L. Brown

Nancy L. Brown obituary, Quarryville, PA

Nancy L. Brown

Nancy Brown Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Dewald Funeral & Cremation Services Inc on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Nancy L. Brown, 92, of Quarryville, entered into rest on Monday, May 5, 2025. Born in Conestoga, she was the daughter of the late Edwin G. and Grace (Shuman) Heidlauf. She was the loving wife of the late Donald L. Brown.
Nancy was a graduate of Penn Manor High School and worked as a secretary for Herr's Motor Express. In her later years, she greatly enjoyed working at Flowers of New Danville. Nancy attended Grace Community Church in Willow Street and was active in the Quarryville community, volunteering at the Quarryville Library and also giving much of her time to the Solanco Fair Association, which she loved dearly. Nancy was an avid gardener, who kept meticulous care of her property. She enjoyed trips to the beach and was well-known for her chicken pot-pie. The family would like to thank the Memory Support and Assisted Living staff at QPRC for the love and care they gave to Nancy.
Nancy is survived by her children, Donald L. Jr., husband of Lorie Brown and Cindy Rabenau; 4 grandchildren: Michael, Emily, Amy, and Eric; 7 great-grandchildren and one on the way; and siblings: Linda Gerber, Carl Heidlauf, and Gerald Heidlauf. She was preceded in death by a sister, Donna Rodriguez and a son-in-law, Robert Rabenau.
A Graveside Service will take place at Quarryville Cemetery, corner of Park Avenue and Robert Fulton Hwy., Quarryville, PA on Monday, May 12, 2025, at 10:00 am with Pastor Mike Sigman officiating. Kindly omit flowers. Memorial contributions may be made to the Solanco Fair Assoc., PO Box 4, Quarryville, PA 17566.
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