Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Brown

Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Brown obituary, Sturgis, KY

Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Brown

Mary Brown Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Whitsell Funeral Home - Sturgis on Sep. 22, 2025.

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Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Curry Brown age 102, of Sturgis passed away Monday September 22, 2025 at her residence. She was born September 15, 1923 to the late Savannah Baxter & Betty Young in Union County. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Sturgis, KY. She enjoyed golfing, playing cards and bowling.

She is preceded in death by her parents and first husband KW Curry, second husband Billy Joe Brown, a son John Curry and 4-sisters & 6 brothers.

Survivors include:

Daughter Barbara Curry Davis & husband Mike of Waverly, KY

6 – Grandchildren Chris Davis & wife Deana

Kim French

Paula Price

Kelly Davis

Tina Thomas & husband Cory

Ross Curry

13 – Great-Grandchildren 6 Great-Great Grandchildren

Funeral will be 1PM Friday 9/26/2025 at Whitsell Funeral Home in Sturgis, KY.

Rev. Ken Grant will officiate. Visitation will be 10 AM until service time at the funeral home. Burial in Pythian Ridge Cemetery in Sturgis, KY. Memorial contributions can be made to Pythian Ridge Cemetery PO Box 305 Sturgis, KY 42459.

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