Juanita M. Brown's Obituary
Mrs. Juanita M. Brown, age 85, passed away Monday, March 15, 2010 at the Poppen Residence. Mrs. Brown was born on June 5, 1924 to Everet and Emma (Howard) Givens in McHenry, Kentucky. She was member of Lakeside United Methodist Church and had worked 46 years at Continental Motors prior to her retirement in 1988. She was also a member of the Continental Precision Squares and U.A.W. Local 113. In her spare time she enjoyed sewing, square dancing and cooking. On June 28, 1941 she married William Brown and he preceded her in death on September 12, 2002. SURVIVORS include 5 children, Darrel (Kathy) Brown of Muskegon, Terry (Joni) Brown of Muskegon, Sharon (Dave) Grenley of Folsom, CA, William and Sandy Brown both of Muskegon, 9 grandchildren, Tim, Jason and Kate Brown, Dana Chase and Amy Slocum all of Muskegon, Jorian Brown of Galena, MO, Jamela Tekleab of Tampa, FL, Todd Grenley of Folsom, CA and Amie Brown of North Carolina; 8 great-grandchildren; 1 brother, Gene (Mickey) Givens of Muskegon; 2 sisters, Lillian Stratton of Norton Shores, Lois Ferguson of Waynesboro, TN; 2 step-brothers, Benny and Donald Givens of Kentucky; 1 step-sister; Linda (Brownie) Hampton of McHenry, KY and a very devoted caregiver of many years – Julie Dawes of Norton Shores. FUNERAL SERVICE will be 2PM Friday, March 19, at The Lee Chapel Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc. 6291 S. Harvey St. 231-798-1100 with Pastor John H. Brown officiating. VISITATION will be one hour prior to the service. BURIAL will take place at Sunrise Memorial Gardens. MEMORIALS to Alzheimer’s Association of Michigan would be appreciated.
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