Obituary published in Austin American-Statesman June 19, 2009
It is with great sorrow, gratitude and thanksgiving that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Betty Jean Brown on June 15, 2009, sixteen years to the day after the passing of our father, Max L. Brown. Their marriage on December 31, 1947, was the beginning of an exciting and fulfilling life together. Betty was born in Greenville, Texas on October 2, 1925 to Huldah Mathis and Scott Spencer Wright. She is survived by her brother, Frank Wright and his wife, Joyce Wright, of Dallas, Texas. Her surviving children are Janci Rau and husband, Glenn Rau, Rene Brown and Frank Ivy, and Barry Arthur Brown and wife Mary Donaldson. Surviving grandchildren are Anna Leigh Rau, Megan Rachael Ivy, Samantha Scott Ivy, Charlene Ivy Boseman, Sean Brown and John Daniel Niedenthal. Many loved great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends also survive her. Betty began married life as a full time wife and mother. She enjoyed exclusively creating a wonderful home and caring for her family for about six years and than had a strong desire to work outside the home. She worked in various positions as a secretary and than was employed by Frito-Lay in the department that involved construction planning. This led to her owning her own construction company, Betty Brown Homes, in Houston, Texas. During the 1970s, she enjoyed many successes and great satisfaction in her work, being one of the first women homebuilders in Houston. She provided her family with many fabulous gifts and memorable vacations to Hawaii during this period of economic success. She seemed to relish giving us these surprises. In the economic downturn in the 1980s she closed her business and devoted herself to the care of Max until his death in 1993. She was his primary caregiver in their home as he endured failing health and the amputation of his legs. Unbelievably, she never complained of these hardships, but instead, set about purchasing a van so she could take him out to lunch each day and took measures to improve her health so she could continue to care for him. For Mom, every day with Dad was a good day. The last years of Mother's life were lived at Querencia at Barton Creek. She made many wonderful new friends, both residents and staff. The kindness of the caregivers and quality of care she received from the most extraordinary human beings is unparalleled. Our whole family extends our deepest gratitude to you. We also offer deep appreciation to Dr. Steven Booton and to Odyssey HealthCare for the excellent care and help she received in her final days. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, June 19, 2009 at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 20, 2009 at Weed-Corley-Fish Chapel, 3125 N. Lamar Blvd. Interment will follow at Austin Memorial Park. Obituary and guestbook online at wcfish.com
It is with great sorrow, gratitude and thanksgiving that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Betty Jean Brown on June 15, 2009, sixteen years to the day after the passing of our father, Max L. Brown. Their marriage on December 31, 1947, was the beginning of an exciting and fulfilling life together. Betty was born in Greenville, Texas on October 2, 1925 to Huldah Mathis and Scott Spencer Wright. She is survived by her brother, Frank Wright and his wife, Joyce Wright, of Dallas, Texas. Her surviving children are Janci Rau and husband, Glenn Rau, Rene Brown and Frank Ivy, and Barry Arthur Brown and wife Mary Donaldson. Surviving grandchildren are Anna Leigh Rau, Megan Rachael Ivy, Samantha Scott Ivy, Charlene Ivy Boseman, Sean Brown and John Daniel Niedenthal. Many loved great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends also survive her. Betty began married life as a full time wife and mother. She enjoyed exclusively creating a wonderful home and caring for her family for about six years and than had a strong desire to work outside the home. She worked in various positions as a secretary and than was employed by Frito-Lay in the department that involved construction planning. This led to her owning her own construction company, Betty Brown Homes, in Houston, Texas. During the 1970s, she enjoyed many successes and great satisfaction in her work, being one of the first women homebuilders in Houston. She provided her family with many fabulous gifts and memorable vacations to Hawaii during this period of economic success. She seemed to relish giving us these surprises. In the economic downturn in the 1980s she closed her business and devoted herself to the care of Max until his death in 1993. She was his primary caregiver in their home as he endured failing health and the amputation of his legs. Unbelievably, she never complained of these hardships, but instead, set about purchasing a van so she could take him out to lunch each day and took measures to improve her health so she could continue to care for him. For Mom, every day with Dad was a good day. The last years of Mother's life were lived at Querencia at Barton Creek. She made many wonderful new friends, both residents and staff. The kindness of the caregivers and quality of care she received from the most extraordinary human beings is unparalleled. Our whole family extends our deepest gratitude to you. We also offer deep appreciation to Dr. Steven Booton and to Odyssey HealthCare for the excellent care and help she received in her final days. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, June 19, 2009 at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 20, 2009 at Weed-Corley-Fish Chapel, 3125 N. Lamar Blvd. Interment will follow at Austin Memorial Park. Obituary and guestbook online at wcfish.com
Obituary published in Austin American-Statesman June 19, 2009
It is with great sorrow, gratitude and thanksgiving that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Betty Jean Brown on June 15, 2009, sixteen years to the day after the passing of our father, Max L. Brown. Their marriage on December 31, 1947, was the beginning of an exciting and fulfilling life together. Betty was born in Greenville, Texas on October 2, 1925 to Huldah Mathis and Scott Spencer Wright. She is survived by her brother, Frank Wright and his wife, Joyce Wright, of Dallas, Texas. Her surviving children are Janci Rau and husband, Glenn Rau, Rene Brown and Frank Ivy, and Barry Arthur Brown and wife Mary Donaldson. Surviving grandchildren are Anna Leigh Rau, Megan Rachael Ivy, Samantha Scott Ivy, Charlene Ivy Boseman, Sean Brown and John Daniel Niedenthal. Many loved great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends also survive her. Betty began married life as a full time wife and mother. She enjoyed exclusively creating a wonderful home and caring for her family for about six years and than had a strong desire to work outside the home. She worked in various positions as a secretary and than was employed by Frito-Lay in the department that involved construction planning. This led to her owning her own construction company, Betty Brown Homes, in Houston, Texas. During the 1970s, she enjoyed many successes and great satisfaction in her work, being one of the first women homebuilders in Houston. She provided her family with many fabulous gifts and memorable vacations to Hawaii during this period of economic success. She seemed to relish giving us these surprises. In the economic downturn in the 1980s she closed her business and devoted herself to the care of Max until his death in 1993. She was his primary caregiver in their home as he endured failing health and the amputation of his legs. Unbelievably, she never complained of these hardships, but instead, set about purchasing a van so she could take him out to lunch each day and took measures to improve her health so she could continue to care for him. For Mom, every day with Dad was a good day. The last years of Mother's life were lived at Querencia at Barton Creek. She made many wonderful new friends, both residents and staff. The kindness of the caregivers and quality of care she received from the most extraordinary human beings is unparalleled. Our whole family extends our deepest gratitude to you. We also offer deep appreciation to Dr. Steven Booton and to Odyssey HealthCare for the excellent care and help she received in her final days. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, June 19, 2009 at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 20, 2009 at Weed-Corley-Fish Chapel, 3125 N. Lamar Blvd. Interment will follow at Austin Memorial Park. Obituary and guestbook online at wcfish.com
It is with great sorrow, gratitude and thanksgiving that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Betty Jean Brown on June 15, 2009, sixteen years to the day after the passing of our father, Max L. Brown. Their marriage on December 31, 1947, was the beginning of an exciting and fulfilling life together. Betty was born in Greenville, Texas on October 2, 1925 to Huldah Mathis and Scott Spencer Wright. She is survived by her brother, Frank Wright and his wife, Joyce Wright, of Dallas, Texas. Her surviving children are Janci Rau and husband, Glenn Rau, Rene Brown and Frank Ivy, and Barry Arthur Brown and wife Mary Donaldson. Surviving grandchildren are Anna Leigh Rau, Megan Rachael Ivy, Samantha Scott Ivy, Charlene Ivy Boseman, Sean Brown and John Daniel Niedenthal. Many loved great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends also survive her. Betty began married life as a full time wife and mother. She enjoyed exclusively creating a wonderful home and caring for her family for about six years and than had a strong desire to work outside the home. She worked in various positions as a secretary and than was employed by Frito-Lay in the department that involved construction planning. This led to her owning her own construction company, Betty Brown Homes, in Houston, Texas. During the 1970s, she enjoyed many successes and great satisfaction in her work, being one of the first women homebuilders in Houston. She provided her family with many fabulous gifts and memorable vacations to Hawaii during this period of economic success. She seemed to relish giving us these surprises. In the economic downturn in the 1980s she closed her business and devoted herself to the care of Max until his death in 1993. She was his primary caregiver in their home as he endured failing health and the amputation of his legs. Unbelievably, she never complained of these hardships, but instead, set about purchasing a van so she could take him out to lunch each day and took measures to improve her health so she could continue to care for him. For Mom, every day with Dad was a good day. The last years of Mother's life were lived at Querencia at Barton Creek. She made many wonderful new friends, both residents and staff. The kindness of the caregivers and quality of care she received from the most extraordinary human beings is unparalleled. Our whole family extends our deepest gratitude to you. We also offer deep appreciation to Dr. Steven Booton and to Odyssey HealthCare for the excellent care and help she received in her final days. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, June 19, 2009 at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 20, 2009 at Weed-Corley-Fish Chapel, 3125 N. Lamar Blvd. Interment will follow at Austin Memorial Park. Obituary and guestbook online at wcfish.com
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