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Miriam L. Brown
Miriam L. Brown, 89, of Richmond, Indiana, formerly of New Paris, Ohio,
passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 5, 2020, at Arbor Trace
Nursing Home in Richmond.
She was born on October 17, 1930, in New Paris to the late Olis and
Anna (Hankey) Knox.
In addition to her parents, Miriam is preceded in death by her beloved
husband of 70 years, Edward G. Brown, who passed away on August 29,
2020; her brother, Robert C. Knox; and four nephews, Billy, Paul,
Jimmy, and Randy.
Miriam loved getting together with her family and friends and enjoyed
cooking meals for them on Sundays. She loved taking mini trips with her
sisters, especially to the casinos. She always put her family first in
all that she did. Miriam enjoyed being outdoors and tending to her yard
and flowers.
She was a lifetime member of St. Paul United Methodist Church in New
Paris. She was involved in the church throughout her life and served on
many committees. Miriam worked in the church food pantry for many years
helping families in need. She also worked at Montgomery Ward and London
Fog in Richmond and held several managerial positions. Miriam retired
in 2015 from Lee Plastic Company in Eaton.
Miriam is survived by her four sons, Ed (Barb) Brown of Eaton, David
(Linda) Brown of Germantown, Ohio, Doug (Tammy) Brown of New Madison,
Ohio, and Robert (Brenda) Brown of Greenville, Ohio; her grandchildren,
Christie Barker, Kelly (Matt) Pease, Anthony (Kim) Brown, Kimberly
(Jesse) Cunningham, Laura Melling, Justin Brown, Doug Brown, and
Tiffany (Nick) Thomas and Lindsey (James) Allen; her 18 great
grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren; her sisters, Beatrice
Lawrence, Doris Smallwood, Phyllis Turner, Carol (Wayne) Bowen; her
brothers, Richard Knox and Gene (Jeanne) Knox; and many extended family
and friends.
A celebration of Miriam’s life will take place at 11:30 AM on Thursday,
September 10, 2020, at Tribute Funeral Homes, New Madison Campus with
Pastor Tony Price officiating. Burial will follow in Spring Lawn
Cemetery in New Paris.
Guests may visit with Miriam’s family on Thursday from 10:30 AM until
the time of service at 11:30 AM at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be given to the food pantry at St. Paul
Methodist Church in New Paris, 301 E. Main Street, New Paris, Ohio
45347.
Online condolences and Hugs-From-Home may be shared with the family by
visiting www.Tributefuneralhomes.com
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