Joan Elaine Glendening Brown

Jun 15, 1931 - Aug 11th, 2021

Birth Date: Jun 15, 1931
Death Date: Aug 11, 2021
Funeral Date: Aug 18, 2021, 1:00 pm
Location: Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church
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Biography: Joan Elaine Glendening Brown, age 90, of Benton, Arkansas, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 11, 2021. She was born on June 15, 1931, in New Jersey to Ellis and Madelyn Glendening. Joan was an employee of the Arkansas State Health Department for 30 years. She was a devout Christian and member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Benton.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Eddie Deuerling and Garland Brown Sr., her parents and her sisters, Dolores McCurdy and Beatrice Raxsdale.

She is survived by sons, Thomas (Pamela), Jimmy (Lesa), Kenneth (Vivian), Gene (Kelly) Brown and a daughter, Rita (Frank) Nichols, nieces and nephews, her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren plus dear friends.

Her body will Lie in State on Tuesday, August 17, from 4-7 p.m. at Ruebel Funeral Home, 6313 W. Markham, Little Rock. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, August 18, at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 818 W. Cross, in Benton. Burial will be at Pinecrest Cemetery on Highway 5 immediately following the service.

In Lieu of flowers you may donate to Our Lady of Fatima Church in her memory.

Condolences(08)

Sherry Gibson

Aug 18th, 2021 10:53 am

Your mom was a dear sweet lady that I worked with at the Health Department. We had the same birthday so always wished each other birthday wishes. I know you will miss her but know that God will take care of you.

Bruno and Nancy Kirsch

Aug 18th, 2021 9:58 am

We had the pleasure of knowing and working with Joan at the health department for many years. Our condolences to her beloved family.

Darrell Six

Aug 17th, 2021 9:54 pm

TOM: Wish you well with all you are going thru. Jack and I will represent you at PNTC on Saturday.
Take care and have a safe trip home. Darrell

Katie and Harry Ringlet

Aug 17th, 2021 6:08 pm

One of the sweetest lady to work with at the State Health Department. She will be missed. Condolences to all her family. You are in our prayers.

Billy and Carolyn

Aug 17th, 2021 3:31 pm

So sorry to hear about Aunt Joan. Will not be able to attend either service. We have been exposed to Covid and are in quarantine. Just found out a few minutes ago. We had planned to come and visit with each of you. We loved her and will miss them Christmas cards each year. Love each of you. Call me when you have a chance 317-1129. Love, Cracker.

Rose Anne and Donnie Smith

Aug 15th, 2021 5:42 pm

We are so sad to read about Joan's passing. She was dearly loved by everyone at the health department many years ago and we have remained friends since. She was so fun to be with when the retirees got together for lunch. She will be greatly missed. Prayers for each of you as you as you treasure the memories while trying to fill the void of your sweet, sweet mom.

Harriet Wells

Aug 14th, 2021 6:06 pm

Dear cousins, I am so, so sorry to hear about your mom. I was blessed to meet her at cousin Leo's birthday celebration. I truly enjoyed the time that I spent with her. Know that you are all in my prayers and that she is resting in the palms of our heavenly Father.
God's blessings and comfort to you and yours,
Harriet

Evans family

Aug 13th, 2021 3:07 am

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family in this time of sorrow. Continue to rely on God and know that he hears your prayers, because he cares for you. Truly sorry for your loss.

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