By Jim Meridith
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  • Visitation

    There will be no visitation

  • Service

    11:30 am
    Tuesday, November 17, 2020
    Bestow Cemetery
    Geff, Illinois

  • Full Obituary

    MARGARET EVELYN BROWN, 83, of Fairfield, Illinois, went to see the Lord, her husband, family, and friends in heaven on November 12, 2020.

    Margaret was born March 5, 1937 in Geff, Illinois to Charles Loren and Elsie Lucille (Pool) Mauck.  She married Lee Roy Brown December 24, 1954 in Geff, Illinois and he preceded her in death October 3, 2014.

    Margaret was a grocery store clerk for Food Park and IGA. She served as secretary for Fairfield High School.  She enjoyed cooking and made the best coconut cream pie ever.  She and her husband ran the Hot Biscuit in Cisne.  She was overall a faithful, committed, and wonderful woman.

    Margaret is survived by sons Jerry (Pam) Brown of LaHarpe, Illinois, Terry (Carolyn) Brown of Fairfield, Illinois, Stanley (Janice) Brown of Cisne, Illinois and Roger (Lisa) Brown of Albion, Illinois.  Nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren also survive.

    Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband Lee Roy Brown, two infant sisters Marcella and Carolyn, one brother James (Jim) Mauck, one grandchild and three great grandchildren.

    Graveside service will be 11:30am Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at Bestow Cemetery in Geff, Illinois.  Everyone attending is asked to go directly to the cemetery.

    Memorials may be given to the family for funeral expenses and will be accepted at the cemetery or may be mailed to Hosselton-Meridith Funeral Home, P. O. Box 418, Cisne, Illinois, 62823.

    Due to Illinois Department of Public Health guidelines, all visitors are asked to please wear a mask and practice social distancing.

    Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.meridithfuneralhome.com

     

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6 Condolences
 
  1. marsha stennett / November 13, 2020 at 2:02 pm

    so sorry for your loss. ethel powell and marsha jean.

  2. Ron and Roberta Mills / November 13, 2020 at 3:59 pm

    To the family of Margaret Brown. Margaret was a wonderful person. She treated persons with respect. She was always kind to us. Ron worked with her a short time. So sorry for your loss. God Bless all of you. <3

  3. Teri & Brad / November 14, 2020 at 4:16 pm

    Our deepest condolences to the entire family!
    Brad & Teri Baker

  4. Kathy Stevens / November 14, 2020 at 4:17 pm

    Prayers to Jerry and Pam during this difficult time in addition to the remainder of the family. May God be with you.

  5. Susan Hanks / November 15, 2020 at 12:06 am

    So sorry to hear TB and all family..Your parents were such nice people. Thinking of you with love.♥️

    Susan Hanks

  6. Mary bates / November 17, 2020 at 10:52 am

    To me she was Maggie. I went to FCHS with her and Lee. She was a lovely lady and was always friendly and outgoing. She was also a good worker in the Principal’s office at FCHS. My sympathy to the family and friends I’m sure she will be missed.

    Mary Lou Mark, Bates

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