Ollie Jane Durham BROWN, 85 years old, passed away on March 29, 1999. Mrs. Brown, born in Waverly, TN, lived her whole life in Humphreys County. Mrs. Brown was a homemaker and was said to be an excellent cook. Her parents, both deceased, were Robert Calvin and Lucy Katherine Carter Durham. Surviving family members are: husband, William Walter Brown Sr., Waverly, TN; sons, Owen Brown, Raymond Brown, Dlifton Brown, Junior Brown, Danny Brown, all from Waverly Jesse Brown, (deceased); daughters, Catherine Carter, New Johnsonville, TN, Dale Hicks, Waverly; sisters, Ruth Fox, Clanton, Ala., Bertha Little, Frances McMillan, both Waverly. Surviving grandchildren of Mrs. Brown: 22 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren.

The Rev. Charles Alexander, Waverly and Bro. Ray Mayo, Greenbriar conducted the funeral service at Luff Bowen Chapel in Waverly, TN. Mrs. Brown was buried in the Durham Cemetery.

Worth Notes: Mrs. Brown was a member of the Halls Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church; former Sunday School teacher; excellent cook both at home and at church.

Published April 9, 1999. Source: “News Democrat”, Waverly, TN.