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Funeral: 7 p.m. Monday, July 14, 2014, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Visitation: 5-7 p.m. Monday, July 14, 2014, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Mamie Jo Brown, age 85, of Cisne, Illinois, passed away Friday, July 11, 2014 at Cisne Rehabilitation & Health Care Center.
Mamie Jo was born January 30, 1929, in Flora, the daughter of John Allen Davis and Lucille Fern (Compton) Davis. Over the years, she had worked at Four Sisters Manufacturing and was known to many as the “biscuit lady” at Druther’s. She loved babysitting and taking care of grandchildren, and enjoyed puzzles, watching sports, playing cards, gardening, slot machines, and fishing and hunting when she was young.
Mamie Jo is survived by her children: Carl (Shirley) Eskew of Ormond Beach, FL, Ginger (Lloyd) Powell of Byhalia, MS, Donna Hemphill of Little Rock, AR, Bonnie (Cliff) Witt of Lockport, Lee Ann (Frank) Kennedy of Jacksonville, AR, Guy (Rhonda) Brown of Jewitt, Jackie (Ted) Richardson of Cisne, and Virgil Brown of Jewitt; 3 brothers: George Davis of Tonganoxie, KS, John (Ada) Davis of Crab Orchard, KY, Gary (Darlene) Davis of Salem; 15 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; son-in-law: Vance; 3 brothers: Robert, Emory, and Richard; and 3 sisters: Rosemary, Doris, and Priscilla.
A funeral service for Mamie Jo Brown will be 7 p.m. Monday, July 14, 2014, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. A private interment will be in Elmwood Cemetery in Flora. Memorial donations are suggested to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research and will be accepted at the funeral home. Share a condolence or memory with the family by visiting www.frankandbright.com.
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Thinking of you all during this difficult time. Sending many prayers to you all. You all are so close and such a loving family, it was a pleasure getting to know you and your Mother. She will be greatly missed...
Grandma Brown will be missed daily by many people. She was a wonderful woman. She will forever be in our hearts.
So sorry for your loss. I know she will be missed by many. Praying that you all find comfort in your memories.
My thoughts and prayers to Jackie and all your family. You had a very sweet momma. God has received another angel.
Thinking and praying for you if u need anything let me know.
So very sorry for your loss.. Thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.. Lots of hugs and love for you as you do through this difficult time
What a Awesome lady she was. So sorry for your loss. God Bless all your family.
Guy, Jackie, and Virgil, So sorry for the loss of your mom. She will be greatly missed.
My condolences to the family.... I spent many happy days and nights at Mamie's house while in high school. So many wonderful memories....My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time.
Dear Jackie and family..... I just learned of your Mother's passing. Your Mom was ALWAYS so nice to me when I was at your house....all the time when we were young and crazy gals! She made me feel very welcome! Such a special lady.....is for sure, now experiencing great peace! I am so very sorry for your loss Jackie! Love you....Kristy Kramer and family
I had the previlige knowing her as her nurse a few years back at clay medical.. And truly Heaven has gained an Angel.. God bless and prayers to the family
So sorry to learn of your mother's passing, Jackie. God bless you all as you cope with this great loss!
What a GREAT LADY!
We are saddened to hear of the loss of Mammie Jo. May God's love and all the happy memories of Mammie jo help make her family's grief bearable. God Bless all of the family.
Such a kind, loving and gracious lady.....sympathy to the family. May the Lord bless you and keep you; may the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; may the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.
So sorry for your loss Jacquie. Prayers to your family.
I"am so sorry for your loss i enjoyed talking to her she was a very funny lady her stories were great prayers for your family.
So vry sorry for the loss of this wonderful lady my son Bruce surley loved her as did everyone that knew her.. My God bless all this family..
She was truly a wonderful lady and so much fun! So very sorry.
You continue to be in our thoughts and prayers...love you!
I wouldn't be surprised if our Moms are happily chatting over Sunday dinner. Prayers and a big hug to you. Patty Junkins
Prayers of strength & comfort during this difficult time. Mamie Jo was a fabulous lady.
Donna I did not know your mother well but I sure have fond memories of you and Janice when you were younger. You 2 could sure giggle. Love Mickie
Donna, Lee Ann, and Jackie, My condolences to you and your siblings and families at the passing of your sweet mama. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
My sincere condolences to the family. I did not know Mamie Jo Brown but the loss of a mother is heartbreaking, Jackie. May you find comfort in the Lord and know how much she was thought of so kindly.
So sorry to hear ! I remember her as a very kind and sweet person She was a wonderful person
So sorry to hear about your mom. Prayer for your family.
We Love you guys so much! Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Lifting you all up for strength today and the days ahead. My family has been truly blessed to join such a wonderful, loving family like yours. Love and Kisses The Jason Holderfield Family
Dear Jackie and family. So sorry to hear about your mom. God made something really special when he made moms. We hope you find comfort in the many wonderful memories of her. Our deepest condolences from all of us at Fur a Good Paws.
So sorry to hear of your loss. I always enjoyed taking care of Mamie, she kept things interesting. Thinking of you all. Michelle
Jackie and Lee Ann, My thoughts and prayers go out to you at your time of loss. Your mom was a special lady and positively touched everyone she met. And she was lucky to have such a loving and caring family.
So sorry to hear of the passing of sweet Mamie Jo! I loved her and her smile. Hugs and prayers of comfort and peace to you all. Love Lisa
So sorry for your loss . Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for your loss........prayers and hugs sent your way.
Hi Lee Ann, It is with great sadness that I learnt today about your mom's passing. May you and your family be spared of any further sorrow. Please accept my condolences to you and your family, Howard Lom (One of Lee Ann's colleagues at PRA Health Sciences)
I have wonderful memories of your mother. She always had a smile and a kind word for everyone that came through her door. Hugs and prayers for all of you.
Lee Ann, I am remembering you and your family in your sorrow and praying that God will make His loving presence very real. I hope that you find comfort knowing that your Mom has stepped onto the shores of Heaven into the loving arms of God.
Jackie my thoughts are with you and the family. She was a great lady.
Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…my thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Rikki
Guy, Jackie and Virgil - so sorry to hear that you lost your mom. She was always so sweet to me. I have great childhood memories of hanging out at your house. Peace and hugs to you all.
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