Myrtle Valeria Goodman Brown

Mrs. Myrtle Valeria Goodman Brown, age 86 of Fleetwood, died on Friday, March 6, 2015 at her residence. Mrs. Brown was born on October 4, 1928 in Ashe County, NC to Quince R. and Malinda "Lindy" Bare Goodman. Mrs. Brown was preceded in death by her husband, David Richard Brown, one son, Timothy Elijah Brown, two brothers, and four sisters. Mrs. Brown was a member of Smethport Baptist Church. She enjoyed teaching Sunday School for many years. Mrs. Brown enjoyed working in her garden and flower beds.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, March 8, 2015 at 4:00 pm at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel by Pastor Phil Arnold and Trevor Shatley. Burial will follow in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Sunday, March 8, 2015 at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel.

Mrs. Brown is survived by: daughter in-law, Ruth Blevins Brown of Rural Retreat, VA; one daughter, Mary Malinda Holman and husband William Daniel of Marion, VA, one son, Douglas Wayne Brown and wife Teresa of Fleetwood, two sisters, Flora Weaver, Joy Miller and husband Donald all of Pennsylvania, two granddaughters, two grandsons, three great-grandsons, three great-granddaughters and several nieces and nephews also survive.

Flowers will be appreciated, or memorials may be made to Smethport Baptist Church, Bible Missions, P.O. Box 441, West Jefferson, NC 28694.

Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the family through our website at www.ashelawn.com.

Ashelawn Memorial Chapel & Gardens was entrusted with Mrs. Brown's arrangements.

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