Charlsie Allison Brown, 91, of Marlin, passed away peacefully Monday February 11 in Round Rock, Texas. Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m. February 16, 2019 at Adams Funeral Home in Marlin. Family will receive friend’s one hour before the service at 1:00 p.m. for visitation.
Charlsie was a member of the First Baptist Church in Marlin, where she served on various committees and sang in the Choir for many years. For years Charlsie was the anonymous “Baptist Friend” to the widows of First Baptist Church giving inspirational gifts and notes to lift their spirts. She received a Master’s in Education from Baylor University and was a member of the Delta Kappa Gamma; Eastern Star; the Not-So-Great Book Club; and was involved in her local Country Club. She taught homemaking for years until she met and married Dr. James Brown on September of 1966. Also serving as vice Principle of Marlin Elementary and guidance counselor of Marlin High School as well as running her own travel Agency Allison’s Travels for many years. During this time she traveled around the world 7 times and introduced many friends to her love of “globe-trotting”.
Charlsie Allison Brown was preceded in death by her parents Gilbert and Jewel Allison, Husband Dr. James Mitchell Brown; Brother Paul Ray Allison and Sister Clara Mayfield.
She leaves behind her daughter Allison Bardin of Austin, Stepson’s Dr. George Brown of Austin, Jim Brown of Arlington and Michael Brown of Austin. Also Stepdaughter Sally Murray of Missouri City, Texas; Granddaughter’s Ashlee Bardin, Hayleigh Bardin.