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Iris Wayne Brown

Funeral service Iris Wayne Brown, of Fayetteville, will be conducted at 11 AM on Friday, December 29, 2017 at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. Jim Black officiating. Burial will follow in Riverview Memorial Gardens.

Mrs. Brown was born on April 17, 1930, in Lincoln County, TN to the late Vascar and Brownie Kathleen William Ellis. She sold newspapers with the Elk Valley Times for 33 year and was a member of the Washington Street Church of Christ. Mrs. Brown passed away on December 26, 2017 at Donalson Care Center.

Survivors include her son, Tim (Nina Duckett) Brown of Fayetteville; grandson, Dalton Brown; sister, Jean Crowder; great-nephew, Jason (Ginger) Chandler; and a special friend, Helen Price. In addition to her parnets, Mrs. Brown was preceded in death by her husband Pete Brown and a nephew, Ronnie Chandler.

Visitation with the family will be 5 PM until 8 PM on Thursday, December 28, 2017 at Higgins Funeral Home.

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14 Comments To "Iris Wayne Brown"

#1 Comment By Audrey Groce King On December 27, 2017 @ 4:18 pm

Tim and Dalton,
I’m so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Iris was such a sweet lady and will be missed dearly! Praying for you during this time.

#2 Comment By marcella scott On December 27, 2017 @ 5:02 pm

With our sincere sympathy to the family. Iris Wayne was very sweet lady . She will be missed .

Lynn and Marcella Scott

#3 Comment By Harold Brenda Edwards On December 27, 2017 @ 5:16 pm

So very sorry for your loss. She was such a sweet lady and will be missed.

#4 Comment By Connie Rogers On December 27, 2017 @ 5:33 pm

Tim and Dalton, I’m so sorry to hear this. You are in my thoughts and prayers. She always wore a smile on her face, and the community just lost a beautiful soul!

#5 Comment By Larry and Dianne Harrell On December 27, 2017 @ 7:17 pm

We are so sorry for your family’s loss. Mrs. Brown was a sweet woman. Keeping you and the whole family in our prayers.

#6 Comment By Gay Parsley On December 27, 2017 @ 7:54 pm

Tim, my “Condolences” to you and family for your loss. Your Mother was certainly a wonderful lady and I so enjoyed always talking with her. My prayers are with you during this difficult time. Gay Parsley

#7 Comment By Gay Parsley On December 27, 2017 @ 7:54 pm

Tim, my “Condolences” to you and family for your loss. Your Mother was certainly a wonderful lady and I so enjoyed always talking with her. My prayers are with you during this difficult time.

#8 Comment By Debbie On December 27, 2017 @ 9:28 pm

Tim i’m so sorry for your loss. God bless you and your family.

#9 Comment By DeLois O’Neal Thompson On December 28, 2017 @ 4:09 pm

Tim and family, Joe and I are saddened by the news of you mom. Thoughts and prayers for the family.

#10 Comment By Nancy woods On December 28, 2017 @ 4:55 pm

Sweet lady I can still see her selling papers, always had a smile for everyone

#11 Comment By Stacy Johnson On December 28, 2017 @ 7:08 pm

My memories of Mrs Iris Wayne are ones of her always having a smile on her face and in her heart! Thanks for sharing her with us.

#12 Comment By Jennifer Smith On December 28, 2017 @ 10:36 pm

Tim and Dalton, I am so sorry for the loss of Iris Wayne. She was simply a wonderful person, a good soul inside and out. My prayers are with you and your family.

#13 Comment By Nana ..Marion Sneed On December 29, 2017 @ 7:09 pm

Tim and Dalton, I am so sorry for the loss of your wonderful Mother and Grandmother. She was such a sweet person…so nice to talk to..I remember seeing her for years on the corner by the First Baptist Church selling the paper.. She will be missed by everyone….

#14 Comment By Marie Clifton On December 30, 2017 @ 1:43 am

I’m so sorry for your loss
Your in my prayers