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Etta Brown Obituary

Brown, Etta Mae (nee Rhodes) February 25, 2008. Preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Woodrow P. Brown, and sons Kenneth D. Yost and Dennis W. Brown; mother of Kathy (Brown) Whitehead and mother-in-law of Cathy (Voss) Yost; beloved grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, and aunt.Services: Visitation at COLONIAL MORTUARY HOFFMEISTER-KRIEGSHAUER Funeral Directors, 6464 Chippewa at Watson, on Friday, February 29, 2008 from 12 to 2 p.m. with a Memorial Service immediately following. Interment in Lakewood Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to Mount Tabor United Church of Christ, 6520 Arsenal Street, St. Louis, MO 63139.

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch from Feb. 27 to Feb. 28, 2008.

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DORIS & MARY BETH RHODES

February 28, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time. Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Margie Nybye (Maiden - Gregory

February 27, 2008

I'm so sorry to hear of my Aunt Etta's passing. Aunt Etta & Uncle Woody were always so caring. They never forgot to send me birthday & Xmas cards with a few $'s. Uncle Woody offered to walk me down the aisle since I didn't have anyone else, that was 7/26/80. Please accept my deepest sympathies, it hasn't been a good year. You are so in my thoughts & prayers during this time of sorrow. Margie

Joe & Jamie White (Frenzel)

February 27, 2008

I am so sorry to hear of Great-Aunt Etta Mae's passing. I know this year has been rough, but I am certain she is in heaven with Great-Uncle Woody and the rest of her family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. If you need anything please let me know.

John, Mary, Samantha, Ashley Rhodes

February 27, 2008

There just isn't any words to help with the pain you are feeling at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. In time you will find Happiness through your heart, which will filled with many happy memories.
Our Deepest Sympathy to You and your Family,

Rick & Kathy Rhodes & family

February 27, 2008

Kathy & family, We are so saddened to learn of Etta's passing. Our hearts are broken for you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

SHELBY REDMAN

February 27, 2008

I ONLY KNEW ETTA FOR A SHORT TIME AT FIESER NURSING HOME. I DID HER HAIR AND FEEL BLESSED THAT I DID KNOW HER FOR THE SHORT TIME.

Linda Rhode

February 27, 2008

Not many people know this but Aunt Etta saved my brother Bob's life when our families were swimming in the Meramec River some 40 years ago. Bob was sitting on an innertube and the current started "swiftly" sending him downstream. Everyone froze in fear except Etta. She dared to take a chance and run out to grab him just as he passed by the group. Our family never again swam in that river. I will be eternally grateful to Etta for her courage and selflessness that day. I pray she is now in heaven experiencing the ultimate joy of a healthy body and the jubilant reunion with Woody, Dale, Denny, her brothers and sister and all those she loved dearly and who loved her. God bless you, comfort and strengthen you Kathy, Cathy and your families as you mourn the loss of Woody, Dale and Etta in these past six weeks. My prayers and love are with you.

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