Patrice Vernell Brown

Patrice Vernell Brown obituary, Wheeling, WV

Patrice Vernell Brown

Patrice Brown Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kepner Funeral Home - Burke Chapel on Nov. 22, 2025.

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Patrice Vernell Rainwater Brown, 93, died Thursday, November 20, 2025 at Brightwood Center in Follansbee, WV.
She was born March 27, 1932, in Madill, OK, daughter of the late John and Carrie Markham Rainwater.
Patrice was a retired drug and alcohol counselor and a member of AA for the last 55 years.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by five brothers; and five sisters.
She is survived by her six children; 13 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Per Patrice's wishes, there will be no services.
Arrangements by Kepner Funeral Home, Burke Chapel, 2101 Warwood Ave., Wheeling, WV 26003 (304-277-2722).
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