Linda Brown

Linda Brown, age 74 of McClure, died Sunday, August 29, 2021 at Integrity Healthcare in Anna. She was born September 13, 1946 in Ware, the daughter of George and Clara (Kenney) Livesay. She married Jack Phillips on December 24, 1965 and he preceded her in death in 1971. She later married Mike Brown on September 18, 1976 in Cape Girardeau. Linda is survived by her husband, Mike Brown of McClure; children, Jackie (John) Newell of McClure, Richie (Kristie) Phillips of Paragould, AR, Jodi (Brad) Berry of Jackson, MO, Rodney (Casey) Brown of Fruitland, MO, and Marlya Kelley of Jackson, MO; grandchildren, Hannah Newell, Amanda (Andy) Mitchler, Aaron Newell, Lara White, Layne and Lindy Phillips, Evan and Ella Berry, Callie and Alex Brown, Tavi and Makala Lopez, and Charleigh Simmons; siblings, Bob and Wayne Livesay, Kay Carver, Nancy Hobbs, and Pat Ferguson; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Jack Phillips; grandson, Caleb Brown; two brothers; and four sisters. Linda was a member of the Reynoldsville Baptist Church. She co-owned Brown's Grocery Store in McClure. Linda enjoyed going to thrift stores and garage sales. She loved her grandchildren dearly. Graveside services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 2, 2021 at the Lindsey Cemetery with Aaron Boyd officiating. Interment will immediately follow. Friends may call from 11:30 a.m. until the service hour at 12:00 p.m. at the cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Envelopes will be available at the cemetery. Visitation Service Thursday, September 2, 2021,11:30AM-12:00PM Lindsey Cemetery Grape Vine Trail McClure, Illinois 62957 Memorial/Funeral Service Thursday, September 2, 2021,12:00PM Lindsey Cemetery Grape Vine Trail McClure, Illinois 62957 Cemetery Service Thursday, September 2, 2021,12:00PM Lindsey Cemetery Grape Vine Trail McClure, Illinois 62957