Edna Ruth Brown, 82, passed away on August 2, 2018. She was born February 16, 1936 to Victor J. Butler and Augusta Butler. She was a wonderful wife and a good mother. She was always there when you needed her. Edna Ruth is survived by her husband, Paul Brown; children, Diane Branch, Jeanette Branch, Deborah Ritchie (David), Lewis “Butch” Branch (Debrah), and Elaine Shue (Glenn); grandchildren Brian Branch (Marsha), Jeremy Robbins and Crystal Newcombe (Michael) and three great grandchildren. She is predeceased by her parents. The funeral service will be held at Forest Lawn West Funeral Home on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at 12:00 pm with Pastor Ray Hardee officiating. A visitation with family and friends will be one hour prior at 11:00 am. Interment will follow the service at Forest Lawn West Cemetery. Offer condolences through forestlawnwest.com