P.O. Box 506, 943 Highway 425 North, Monticello, AR71655

Frances "Nanny" Louise Brown
March 15, 1928 - August 3, 2011

Frances "Nanny" Louise Brown

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Frances Louise 'Nanny' Etheridge Brown, age 83 of Monticello, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2011 at Drew Memorial Hospital. She was born March 15, 1928 in Olla, LA.

She was the widow of Aubrey Randolph 'Buddy' Brown, Jr., worked as a Lab Tech for Borden Milk in Monroe, LA, was office manager for Monroe Credit Bureau, worked at Monticello Drug Store and retired from Sunbelt Courier in Little Rock after 16 years. She was a member of First Assembly of God Church in Monticello. She was the daughter of the late George Washington Etheridge and Lillie Sarah Blake Etheridge and was also preceded in death by two brothers, Hollis Etheridge and Marshall Etheridge and two sisters, Flora Clark and Mary Riley.

Survivors include a daughter, Sandra Louise Brown Lane and husband, C. Wayne of Monticello; two grandchildren, Randy Lane and wife, Holly and Kristi Renee Lane Prince, both of Monticello; three great-grandchildren, Courtney Bree Prince, Joshua David Prince and Hunter Randolph Lane; and numerous nieces.

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Visitation
Saturday, August 6, 2011
from 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home
943 Highway 425 North
Monticello, AR  71657
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Service
Graveside Service
Sunday, August 7, 2011
at 4:00 PM
Union Ridge Cemetery
Midway Rt.
Monticello, AR  71655
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Interment
Union Ridge Cemetery
Midway Rt Rd
Monticello, AR  71655
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Condolences(20)

  1. Mark Smith
    To my "extended" south Arkansas family. It was only just today, February 4th of 2014 that I happened to find Miss Frances' obituary. I have never forgotten how Miss Frances and Mr. Buddy befriended me when we met in Little Rock. I came to know and Love deeply the Brown and Lane families! I worked for Sunbelt Couriers out of Little Rock for 3 years 10 months back in the mid 1980s. I made trips to Monticello to visits after I had returned to my home state of Iowa. I will never forget getting "iced" in during one winter storm there! My Love goes deep for you all! Sandra and family! Mark Smith. Washington, Iowa
  2. Sheila Zeno
    Sandra & Wayne:

    Sorry to hear about Ms. Francis. She was a very sweet lady and a great neighbor.
  3. Michael Stewart
    I'm truely sorry to hear of Your loss.
  4. Lois Sanders
    Sandra So sorry to hear about Ms Francis;Really did like her so much;She was a wonderful and jolly person to be around;Sure will miss her and I know you will;Wish i had half as much wll power to go as she did;She was always on the go;Prayers are with you all;
  5. Linda Parker Thurman
    Sandra, I am so very sorry about Frances. My heart goes out to all of you. Vernie and I both loved her very much. She was the very best neighbor. I am so very sorry that we didn't make it but my brother, Jesse is in the hospital in real bad shape. l will talk with you soon.

    VERNIE AND LINDA
  6. Edith Carter
    Kristi--I am so sorry to read about your Nanny's passing. I always enjoyed visiting with her when she came into the tobacco store--May God Bless You & Your Family at this time
  7. Joyce Langrell
    Nanny, you will never be forgotten. I will always remember the good times we had going to Little Rock on Friday nights. You have always been a special friend and I will always love you.
  8. joan adair
    so sorry that you have lost your mother & grand mother. she was so good to me when we lived next door to her. she will be missed. god bless you all .
    . joan adair.
  9. Ashley Broach-Cruce
    Sandra & family,
    When i heard the news it made me very sad! I loved working with Ms. Frances at Monticello Drug!! She truly was like a "Nanny" to me!! She meant so much to me and always to care of me!! She was a very special lady and touched so mant people!! I loved hearing her stories! My heart breaks for you and you and the family are in my prayers! I know how much she cherrished each and everyone of her family members, she talked about you all time.
    She will always hold a very special place in my heart, she meant so very much to me.
    My thoughts and prayers are with you during this hard time.

    Ashley Broach-Cruce
  10. Ben & Carolyn Adams
    MS. BROWN WAS A SWEET LADY. I DID NOT KNOW HER UNTIL SEVERAL YEARS BACK. SHE WAS FRIENDS WITH A LADY ACROSS THE STREET. SHE HAD A GRANDSON THAT SHE LOVED VERY MUCH. ANY TIME I SAW HER SHE HAD A NEW STORY TO TELL ME ABOUT HIM. SHE WILL BE MISSED. SHE IS WITH OUR LORD NOW AND WAITING ON HER FRIENDS AND FAMILY. YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS.
  11. Paige (Hill) Stell
    Randy,
    So sorry for the loss of your grandmother. I remember seeing her when we were in school together. I know you will miss her. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
  12. Barbara Hayden
    Randy, so sorry to hear of this loss. I know she was a very special lady to you and I know you will miss her a lot. Just know that God will comfort you and he is always there for you. We love you. If we can help in any way please let us know.

    Barbara and Terry
  13. PAT SAVAGE
    So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and paryers are with you.
  14. Trinita Newton
    I am sorry to hear about the loss of Ms. Frances. She was a sweet lady. Years ago I met Ms. Frances when she worked as a Sunbelt Courier, she was always so nice even though I was always late getting my packages out. To the family, my heart goes out to you. May the Lord comfort you in your time of need.
  15. Ginger West
    I remember when I first met the Brown family. Sandra became my first friend after moving here from Texas. I remember love, acceptance, joy, and above all the unconditional love that Frances, Buddy and Sandy extended to me for 45 years. Thank you. She joins her lifetime love and husband in heaven now. Ginger
  16. Hollisa Alewine
    Aunt Frances, tell Daddy and Uncle Buddy I said hello. I miss you all.
  17. Dale E. Pace
    Her family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
    May God bless you all.
  18. Roberta
    So sorry to hear of your loss of Nanny. I rememeber her sweet face so vividly and the love she had for her family. She exemplified this everyday in the way she cared, shared, and gave of her time. Always know she is with you in your hearts! To Randy, Holly, and Hunter...I love you all and I am praying everyday for your strength! May God give you peace.
  19. Andy & Terrie Briant
    Mrs. Frances was a nice lady and a good neighbor. Condolences to her family.
  20. Connie Dodson
    Sandra, my heart and my prayers go out to you and the family. If there is anything you need me to do, give me a call. Love you
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