She was the widow of Virgil L. Brown, a retired employee of Burlington Industries and member of First Assembly of God Church. She was always very active in her church before her health failed. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Brenda Forrest and Mary Lasiter; and two brothers, Thomas and Billy Johns.
Survivors include two daughters, Tona McKeiver and husband Donald and Penny Hill all of Monticello; one son, Louis D. Brown of Little Rock; two brothers, James Johns of Lucedale, Mississippi and Carlis Johns of Monticello; three sisters, Elizabeth Word of Wilmar, Juanita Hartness of Greenbrier and Sudie Golden of Ashdown; three grandchildren, Casey and Channa Hill and Cody Brown; and two great-grandchildren, Jackson and Presley Kate Hill.
Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 4 in Andrews Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday evening at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(17)
Wanda
Farmersville, TX Saturday, October 17, 2015 I'm just now finding out about my sweet, sweet friend Ms Dorothy. We worked together at Burlington for years and I loved her dearly. My prayers go out to her family and friends. She use to run around some with my older sister Marion Allen. RIP my sweet friend.Kathryne Burton
Monticello, AR Friday, September 4, 2015 Dear Tona: So sorry to hear about your mother. Dorothy was a very special lady; she was very close to my mother-in-law, Jewel. We will be thinking of you.Janice Wiggam
Hot Springs Village, AR Thursday, September 3, 2015 Tona & Family,I am so sorry to hear about your mother's death. She was a sweet lady and will be greatly missed I know. May God surround you with his love and peace to give you comfort.
With love & sympathy,
Janice Gladden Wiggam
Martha Barbee
Monticello, AR Thursday, September 3, 2015 Tona,I'm so sorry to hear about Ms. Dorothy. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Anita Spence
Monticello, AR Thursday, September 3, 2015 So sorry to hear about Aunt Dot's death. My prayers are with you ...Fran Haney
Post Falls, ID Wednesday, September 2, 2015 Tona, I know Mrs Brown will be missed. She was a sweet lady. Will keep you and the family in our prayers. Love you... FranHazel Potts
Monticello, AR Wednesday, September 2, 2015 Dear FamilyI was so sorry to hear of your loss but Heaven has gained a beautiful Lady. Dorothy was a lovely person and loved by so many.I have known her for so many years My prayers are with you all May you find comfort in the arms of our loving Savior My deepest sympathy
Hazel and Alan
Shirley Fisackerly
Monticello, AR Wednesday, September 2, 2015 Tona we loved our Mrs. Browns and she will be missed just as my Mrs. Brown is. Love you and will be prying for you and your family.Stanley Browder
Elgin, TX Wednesday, September 2, 2015 Tona, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Your Mother surely raised a very good daughter that she is proud of.Larry & Bea Tucker
Wilmar, AR Wednesday, September 2, 2015 Tona and family,So sorry to hear about Ms. Dot. She was a very sweet lady. I always enjoyed talking with her. Your comfort is knowing she is well again and with her heavenly Father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
John & Paige (Hill) Stell
Monticello, AR Tuesday, September 1, 2015 You are all in our thoughts & prayers during the days ahead.Love,
John, Paige, & boys
Judy Hatley Sipes
Little Rock, AR Tuesday, September 1, 2015 So sorry for your loss. Miss Dorothy was always extra friendly and kind to all us pesky kids growing up in the Enon community. We had some good times that I enjoy remembering. Bet Mama and Miss Dorothy are doing some catching up and laughing like they both loved to do. Praying for your peace in knowing that "all is well".Jane Nichols
MONTICELLO, AR Tuesday, September 1, 2015 Dear Tona and family,Am so sorry to hear about your mother. She was a very sweet person
and a cherished friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Ed and Jane Ann Nichols
Mary & James Lasiter
Barkada, AR Tuesday, September 1, 2015 To all the family, please accept our sincere condolences of your great loss. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers.Mary & James Lasiter
Carole (Johns) Rushing
Woodlawn, AR Tuesday, September 1, 2015 Dear Family, I was so saddened to hear of Dot's passing. She was a wonderful sister-in-law to me and I loved her dearly. I know she will be sorely missed. May God grant you the peace, comfort and strength to endure your loss is my prayer. We are battling the second round of pneumonia and will not be able to attend but my thoughts and prayers are with you all.Love to all of you, Carole
linds funderburg
monticello, AR Tuesday, September 1, 2015 my condolence to this familyPAT SAVAGE MONTGOMERY
Monticello, AR Tuesday, September 1, 2015 Tona,I'm so very sorry about your Mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you.