Mildred Elsie Brown

born in 1920 and living 93 years she experienced so many things. She told so many stories about

growing up during the great depression. Her mom and dad were always able to provide for her family

but she "sure'would have liked some candy and maybe a baby doll". They made the best of times and

she never complained about anything. Her stories were always positive even if they were about difficult

times.

Mom married Lawrence Brown in1937 and she was proudly known as Mrs Lawrence Brown. She and

dad "Curley''started their own legacy. They had six children, three boys and three girls. She really was

only a kid herself when she started her family. She was a stubborn German who nurtured, mothered,

and grand mothered with unselfish love, acceptance, positiviry zest and kindness. Those were her gifts

to us, what precious gifts.

Mom was a homemaker her whole life. It was her fort-ay. She unknowingly did it with ease and

effrciency. She was a professional, an expert.

tsy the time we were all grown mom had joined clubs and groups. She was not going to sit around

while we all went about our business. She so enjoyed her trips, luncheons and her Bingo with her

friends. She had wonderful friendships. She really loved her bingo friends. She struggled to get to her

last bingo game with the help of Larry and her caregiver. She did it her way. She loved her hair done

and her nails pretty.

Mom had a very special friendship with Renie, her neighbor for over 50 years. They were friends and

confidants. There are no words to express our thanks to Renie for her friendship with mom and for

always being there when we needed her.

Mom put the saying "nine lives" to shame. There were so many times we thought we would lose her

but soon she would be back at that table playing cards and loving life. Her granddaughter would say,

"Grannie is going to live till she dies" and that she did.

Do not think of what we have lost but think of what we have gained. Thke with you her precious gifts

and live life. If a car door opens, get in. If you see the moon, admire it. If you have a chance to be with

friends and family, do it.

Love you Mom, we will carry on with you in our hearts.