Arlene C. Brown Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Arlene C. Brown, age 84, a former resident of Harman and more recently of Jimtown, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born June 8, 1931 at Harman, a daughter of the late Sampson and Grace Shears Cooper. On January 12, 1952 at Wayne County, Indiana, she was married to Rolan B. Brown who preceded her in death. She is survived by three sons, Thomas Brown of Millersport, OH, John Brown of Harman and James Brown of Zanesville, OH and two daughters, Rhonda Vance of Jimtown and Cheryl Strouse of Ft. Pierce, FL. One brother, Tim Cooper of Kerens and two sisters, Margaret “Peggy” Vance of Harman and Bonita Waybright of Zanesville, OH, thirteen grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren also survive. Also preceding her in death was one son, Alexander Brown and one sister, Collette Bennett. Arlene was retired from Owens-Illinois of Zanesville, OH and was a member of the Landmark Baptist Church of Elkins and had attended the Brethren Church of Harman. Friends may call from 12:00 pm until 2:00 pm Sunday, November 22, 2015 at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm Sunday from the funeral home chapel with Rev. Don Hepler officiating. Interment will follow at the Mountain State Memorial Gardens near Gilman. Memorial contributions may be made to Meals on Wheels, 450 Randolph Ave., Elkins, WV 26241 or Mountain Hospice, 1600 Crim Ave., Belington, WV 26250 in memory of Mrs. Brown. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Arlene C. Brown. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.

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Arlene C. Brown

June 8, 1931 - November 18, 2015