Jodie Brown, 84

Born on March 21, 1922 in Warren County, she was a former employee of the Y-12 Oak Ridge National Laboratory, a former caretaker, and a member of Viola United Methodist Church. Miss Brown was preceded in death by parents Jonah and Annie Wilcher Brown, sisters Ann Cross and Bobbye Barnhill, brothers Calvin Brown and Jimmy Brown, and great-niece Ginny Prince.

Survivors include nieces and nephews, Ellen and Stan Hankal of Morrison, Lydia and Joey Wilcher of Rock Island, Dave Brown of McMinnville, Diane and Ritchey Womack of Kentucky, Olivia and Jim Brasfield of Murfreesboro, and Janie and Taylor Jones of Memphis, sister-in-law, Betty Sue Brown, brother-in-law, Stan Cross, and his children Stanley, David, Carol, and Ellen. Several great-nieces and great nephews also survive.

Funeral service was held Sunday, July 23 at McMinnville Funeral Home Chapel with Jerry Steakley officiating. Interment followed at Mt. Zion Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lazarus House Hospice, P.O. Box 149, Cookeville, Tenn., 38503. Online condolences may be made at www.mcminnvillefuneralhome.com.

McMinnville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Southern Standard

(McMinnville, Tenn.) July 26, 2006