Jackie Brown, age 91, passed away July 1, 2016, in Memphis, TN. Jackie was born in LaGrange, GA on March 25, 1925, but lived most of her life in Covington. She was an active volunteer, loving mother, and a friend to all. Jackie loved crocheting, playing bingo, her dog, desserts, and most of all her family. Jackie received a Distinguished Volunteer Service Award from the American Cancer Society for raising over $100,000 for the Relay for Life of Newton County, GA. She is preceded in death by her husband Ray Brown; son, Joe Brown; and daughter, Diane Turner.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Tricia Brown-Kerwin and Chuck Kerwin of Memphis, TN; daughter-in-law, Huanne Brown and son-in-law, Don Turner, both of Covington. Jackie is survived by four grandchildren, Kathy Lynch of Conyers, Ga., Tony Hammond of Charleston, SC, Russell Brown of Atlanta, Ga., and Ross Kerwin of Charleston, SC; as well as five great-grandchildren.
A Memorial Service for Mrs. Brown will be held Monday, July 25, 2016, 11:00 AM, at Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, in Covington, with Rev. Dr. Douglas Gilreath officiating. Friends may visit with the family one hour prior to the service, from 10:00 – 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her memory to American Cancer Society, 1684 Barnett Shoals Road, Athens, GA 30605.
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