Marlene Brown

Nora Marlene Brown of Plains, Kansas, died Sunday, June 14, 2015, at Meade District Hospital.

She was born April 11, 1935, in Dodge City, Kansas, to Roy J. and Nora Beatrice DuPree. On August 2, 1953, she married Lyman H. Brown in Plains, Kansas. He preceded her in death on September 23, 2012.

Survivors include three daughters, Nancy Knowlton, Angie Brady (Tom), Cherie Nicholson (Ron) and

one son, L.H. Brown (Thais); one brother, Harold Dupree (Sis); twelve grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews

Marlene was a member of the Plains United Methodist Church, WCTU, and President of UMW. She graduated from Plains High School and St. Mary of the Plains College. She served her community as a former teacher, both in the public school system and Sunday school, and was a member of the DAR. She was active in 4-H as a leader and gave of her talents in various community activities. She loved people, and shared her sense of humor and kind, caring nature with people of all ages.

Funeral services will be held Friday, June 19, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at the Plains United Methodist Church

with pastors Larry Myers and Neal Foster officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, June 18, at Fidler-Orme-Bachman Mortuary in Meade. Burial will be in the Plains Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to: Plains UMW, the Plains United Methodist Church to specifically provide for payment of camp fees for children, and the Meade District Hospital.