Charlotte Brown, age 74, of Ogden, IL, passed away at home on Saturday, December 3, 2022 surrounded by family. Her strong faith gives us comfort that she is resting peacefully in the arms of God.
Charlotte was an incredible person who treated everyone she met as family. She never met a stranger and had unconditional love for everyone she knew. She volunteered throughout her community as often as she could. She was a room parent for years. She helped with Parent Teacher Organizations. She was a member of the Maytag Collector’s Club. She later joined the Ogden Lions Club. She loved to cook for anyone and everyone.
Charlotte was born on December 7, 1947 in Shelbyville, TN to Austin Peay & Maudie Virginia (Holt) Simmons. Her family later located to the Fairmount, IL area and eventually settled in Ogden.
She was united in marriage to Kenneth E Brown on February 16, 1974. Together, they owned and operated Brown’s Appliance in Ogden, IL for over 40 years. They owned the Old Homer Hardware in Homer, IL for 8 years. Kenneth survives along with their beloved dog, Marie.
Her life will forever be cherished by her 2 children, Lisa (Chad) Hawes of South Beloit, IL and James (Kris) Brown of Covington, IN and her 7 grandchildren, Kendra, Dylan, Nolan, Joel, Kegan, Rogan, & Megan.
She was preceded in death by her parents and 3 brothers, Austin, Larry, and James Simmons. She is survived by her 3 sisters, Virginia Betts, Carol Lopez, and Opal Buoy. She will be deeply missed by all relatives and friends. She was the foundation to our family.
Charlotte's Celebration of Life will be at Ogden Methodist Church, 105 W Main St, Ogden, IL on Friday, December 9, 2022 at 5 pm.
Evergreen Cremation Services 12/5/2022
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