Clella "Dutch" E. Brown

Clella E. “Dutch” (Platt) Brown, 94, of Fort Wayne, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2020. Born on November 2, 1925 in Ossian, she was a daughter of the late Lawrence H. and Forrest M. (Woods) Platt. Clella was a member of Leo United Methodist Church, for over 65 years, was a past president of United Methodist Women, a Matron of Eastern Star #278, for over 75 years, a member of the Scottish Rite Auxiliary, and a Guardian of Job’s Daughters. Clella is survived by her sons, Larry (Deb) Brown and Gary (Kim) Brown, both of Fort Wayne; daughter, Terri (John) Shaver, of Fort Wayne; six grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren, one great-great-granddaughter; and her best friend of over 85 years, Isie Clark. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Leon Brown, Jr; and half-sister, Evangeline Allison; and sister, Alberta Swaim. Public calling, with social distancing, will be held from 5 to 8pm, Thursday, May 21, 2020, at D.O. McComb and Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 E. Dupont Rd, Fort Wayne. A Private family funeral service will be held. Burial will be in Leo Memorial Cemetery, Leo. Memorial donations may be made to Leo United Methodist Church or Parkview Home Health and Hospice.