Kay Brown

On Feb. 25, 2023, with her loving and devoted son Kevin by her side, Mrs. Kay Watkins Brown quietly slipped away in comfort and peace. Mrs. Brown was born on Jan. 14, 1947, to Lenora Watkins and raised by her loving grandparents, Pearl and Joseph Watkins. She was raised to be a generous and thoughtful woman. She carried these traits to every endeavor in her life. She worked for the United States Postal Service for 20 years in Clemmons. As a postal carrier, every family and person on her rural route became her friend. She was a person they looked forward to seeing and having a chat with the elderly who sometimes only saw Ms. Kay during their day. She delivered kindness to many lives over her years of service. Her stories from her route were often shared with her many friends at College Barbecue in Salisbury. Kay had a green thumb and eye for beauty in nature that she freely shared. It's a gift that she passed on and shared with her son. Even as she neared the end of her life, she did not forget her devotion to the upkeep of the flowers of various family members at Joppa Cemetery and Hardison Methodist Church Cemetery. She carefully considered every holiday and change in season. She wanted to show love and respect for those who awaited her in their eternal home. Kay's greatest title was Mother. Her most lasting legacy lives on in her beloved son. She instilled in him an unconditional love and support that sustains him today. Her greatest achievement is that her son has memories that comfort and sustain him in knowing that he had an advocate, friend, and mother who believed in him. Her love and kindness will never leave him. Kay was blessed with one of the best gifts we all may hope for in this life, close and true friends. Doris Cartner, Maretha Melton, Paula Allen, and Dee Wampler walked with Kay in the good times as well as the most difficult ones like the loses of their loved ones. Her friendship is a testament to the saying, “to have friends one must be a friend”. Her life is a testament to the friendship she freely gave to so many over the years. She was preceded in death by her grandparents; her mother, Lenora Turner, and the love of her life, Bill Brown. Their love and companionship over thirty-nine years of marriage is what we all hope for in a life well lived. They laughed and shared great moments during their marriage built on respect and trust. She missed her Bill, and we know they are together again. Her spirit will live on in her son, Kevin (Guy Hill) Edwards and a grand-dog, Mabel; stepson, Chuck (Bonnie) Brown; stepson, Mike Brown; stepdaughter, Cathy Brown; grandchildren; and many cousins and friends. Arrangements: Visitation with the family will be Friday, March 3, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Eaton Funeral Home, located at 325 North Main Street, Mocksville, NC 27028. A funeral service will be conducted on Saturday, March 4, at 1 p.m., at Eaton Funeral Chapel, with Mr. Dean Allen officiating. Interment will follow at Hardison Methodist Church Cemetery. Memorials: Donations may be made to the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston Salem, NC 27103. Online condolences may be made at www.eatonfuneralservice.com.