Betty Brown Obituary

Betty Brown entered into this earthly realm on August 29, 1935 in Butler County, Alabama to the late Mr. Henry Smith and late Ms. Gertrude Price. Her early years were spent in Georgiana, Alabama being raised along with her three siblings by her grandparents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Gethus Payne, Sr.
Betty graduated from Georgiana Training School and further her education at The Alabama State University where she earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Library Science with a minor in English. She was employed shortly as a Librarian in Montgomery where she met and married the love of her life, Mr. Abner Brown. They married on June 06, 1958 and together they would travel the world until Abner retired from the Air Force in 1976. They settled down in Tuscaloosa, Alabama where they resided until 2019. After the death of her husband, Betty moved to Severn, Maryland for 5 years. However, her final days were spent in Georgiana, Alabama, her hometown, where she was a joy to those who took care of her. This brief stay brought about time of reminiscing and comfort to her family.
Betty loved family events, volunteering and doing puzzles. She was a joy to be around. She will be always remembered with a warm heart and many smiles.
Betty was preceded in death by her Husband, Abner Brown, Parents, Henry Smith and Gertrude Price, Grandparents, Gethus, Sr and Mattie Payne, Brothers, Max F. Roper and Benjamin Payne, Sister Rosetta Price, favorite Aunt Annie Jean Payne Abrams. She leaves to cherish her memories two sons, Hisel Brown of Severn, Maryland and Schel Brown of Lompoc, California, One Brother-In- Law, Fredrick Brown of Atlanta, GA, an only Grandchild, Dalles Brown, one special niece, Katrina Roper-Smith and several other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
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