P.O. Box 506, 943 Highway 425 North, Monticello, AR71655

Ethel Fern Deatherage Brown
September 17, 1941 - January 23, 2025

Ethel Fern Deatherage Brown

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Ethel Fern Deatherage Brown, age 83 of Monticello, AR, passed away gracefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at her home. She was born September 17, 1941, in Gainesville, MO to the late Cecil Jerome and Madge Pelham Deatherage.

She was a retired UAM Admissions Secretary with 21 years of service and was a member of the United Pentecostal Church. Mrs. Fern was a virtuous woman who loved taking care of her family. She was a simple lady full of meekness and humility that never complained and faithfully served her Lord. She loved to go fishing and camping with her family and was an excellent cook. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Rendel Deatherage, Harold Deatherage and Hermas Deatherage; and two sisters, Shirley Morgan and Carmen Eply.

She is survived by her husband of 62 years, James Edward Brown of Monticello; a daughter, Sherry Ann Brown of Monticello; two grandchildren, Magen Polk and husband Brandon and Joshua David Strickland; and seven great grandchildren, Mackenzie Asarisi, Connor Asarisi, Jayden Strickland, Makayla Polk, EmberLynn Strickland, Braydon Polk, Keison McCree.

Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 27, 2025, at the Valley Cemetery. There will be a visitation Sunday evening from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations are preferred to the Monticello Senior Citizens Center. Serving as active pallbearers are Joshua David Strickland, Brandon Polk, Connor Asarisi, Matthew Fore, Daniel Fore, Ronnie Donaldson, James Morgan and Jermaine Thomas. Serving as honorary pallbearers are Braydon Polk, Jayden Strickland, Jonathan Harris and Ethan Harris. You can sign Mrs. Fern's guestbook registry here on her page.




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Visitation
Visitation
Sunday, January 26, 2025
4:00-6:00 p.m.
Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home
943 Highway 425 North
Monticello, AR  71655
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Service
Graveside Service
Monday, January 27, 2025
2:00 p.m.
Valley Cemetery
Hwy. 172
Wilmar, AR  71675
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Interment
Valley Cemetery
Hwy 172
Wilmar, AR  71675
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Condolences(8)

  1. Sherry Ellis O'Neill-Rawls
    James & family, I am so sorry to hear of Fern's passing. She was a sweet person & I just loved her. I've had health issues myself for the past 4 years so I have missed seeing her. Her sweet & sincere smile was a ray of sunshine in this dreary world, & she will be genuinely missed. May God bless and comfort all of her family and friends.
  2. Barbara Posey
    I met mrs. Fern Brown at the Drew County Health Department. She was a sweet lady. To the family I am so sorry about Mrs. Fern.
  3. Lindsey
    My condolences to the family at this time. Mrs. Fern was so sweet and nice every time I spoke to her. Prayers for all her family during this time.
  4. Andrew "Andy" Briant
    Sherry and family, So sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. Prayers for your peace and comfort @ this sad and difficult time.🙏 😞 ❤️
  5. Judith Gaudon
    She was such a lovely person, that when you first meet her, you love her sweet, kind heart toward all. She is much loved and will be missed! Condolences to all the family, especially Mr. Brown. Prayers for you and all the family at this difficult time.
  6. pamela deatherage
    i am so sorry to hear of fern passing the one time i met her i think it was at Harold funeral and

    she was so kind and sweet to me; our prayers go out to you and her immediate as to her

    entire family. I know my john and her siblings are there greeting her into heaven.

    Love john's wife and son
    pamela Deatherage
    Jonathan Deatherage
  7. Judy Smith
    I worked with Fern at UAM for 6 years. She was a very sweet, Christian woman. No doubt that she is singing with the angels in heaven.
  8. Monticello senior center
    our hearts are broken for you Mr. James and Sherry and family she was such an amazing person. We are all blessed to have got a chance to know this truly wonderful lady. we will all be praying for peace and comfort for your family.

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