Edith Ivie Brown

Edith Ivie Brown, loving wife, devoted mother, perfect Mema and great friend, died in Tampa, Saturday, March 5, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Dr. Louis N. Brown, Sr. Edith was born on May 23, 1929, in Alto, Georgia. Her family – parents, Walter and Elvie Ivie – later moved to Tampa, where Edith graduated from H. B. Plant High School in 1947. She married Louis N. Brown, of Tampa, in 1950 and was at his side throughout their life: from University of Florida swim team days, through service in the U.S. Army at the winding down and cessation of the Korean War, during dental school years at Emory University and throughout the 41 years of an active and thriving dental practice in Tampa. In those busy years, Edith brought three children into the world. She devoted her life completely and joyfully to her family. A long-time active member of the Christian fellowship at Lake Carroll Baptist Church in Carrollwood, Edith also enjoyed various community and professional dental associations. She is survived by her son, Dr. Louis N. Brown, Jr. (Anne); her daughter Ivie Harrington (Tom); her daughter Laura Dunbar (Rob); and her sister, Mary Jo Kruer (Carl, decd.). Mema will be especially remembered and missed by her grandchildren, whom she loved with a love that knew no bounds: Kara Harrington, Betsy Brown, Cecilia Harrington and Cameron Brown. The family welcomes friends to visitation at Blount & Curry Funeral Home, Carrollwood Chapel on Tuesday, March 8th, from 5 – 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial gifts be made to the Lake Carroll Baptist Church building fund.