Phyllis was born in Saginaw, Michigan where she grew up with several siblings before relocating to California where she met Ronald Brown. After briefly dating, they married and started a family having two children Gary and Robin. Phyllis and Ronald moved to Westlake where they raised their children and she worked at Piccadilly on Ryan St. for many years until retirement. Ronald and Phyllis were married for over 60 years. She loved her family and spent the latter years of her life gardening, something she had a great passion for.
Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Robin Fontenot (Mike) and Gary Brown (Debbie); grandchildren, Zachary Brown, Daniel Crosby, Jennifer Morris and Natalie Crosby; great grandchildren, Blayne Crosby, Dylan Crosby, Matthew Gearen, Maverick Crosby, Kinsley Crosby and Anya Morris; and great great grandchild, Atlas Crosby.
She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband Ronald Brown of over 60 years.
The family will welcome relatives and friends on Friday, November 13, 2026 beginning at 12:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Hixson Funeral Home of Westlake. A Celebration of Life will be held in the funeral home at 3:00 p.m. Pastor Kevin Luke will officiate at the services.
Please leave fond memories for the Brown family at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com.
