Edith Brown

Edith McCullough Brown was born November 12, 1920 to William and Hannah (Voorhees) McCullough near Olpe, Kansas. She graduated from St. Joseph High School and attended Emporia State Teachers' College to earn her teaching certificate. After teaching five years, she went to work at the Ordinance Plant in Eudora, Kansas. After a year at the rocket making plant, Edith joined the Marine Corps Women's Reserve in February, 1945. She trained in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina and was assigned to Camp Pendleton in Oceanside, California as a Duty NCO. After her discharge in June 1946, she returned to Emporia State to work toward her degree.
On December 26, 1946, Edith was married to Peter Michael Brown of Olpe. The couple remained in college until Peter's graduation in May, 1947. He became a vocational rehabilitation counselor. His job took them to Iola, Kansas and then Topeka. In 1959, the family moved to Sioux City where the 5th and youngest child was born. Edith worked in the Methodist Church and worked extensively with the Girl Scouts.
After moving to Charles City, Iowa, Edith also continued with correspondence courses and attended summer college sessions in 1976. Her proud family celebrated with Edith as she graduated from Emporia State with the degree of Bachelor of Science in Education. In 1979, Edith, Pete and Mark moved to Malvern, Iowa. Peter directed the Randolph Development Corporation until his retirement, while Edith worked at the Malvern Public Library.
The couple enjoyed traveling during retirement. Western Europe, Mexico, Alaska and a mule ride to the bottom of the Grand Canyon were a few of their adventures. Edith cared deeply for her family and family activities were a great joy for her. She continued her work with the United Methodist Women all through her life. She worked in the library and was a member of the Malvern Book club as well as the Garden club. Edith enjoyed playing cards, attending Senior Center activities and enjoyed knowing friends and neighbors in Malvern.
Edith died on July 8, 2005 at the Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa, at the age of 84 years, 7 months, and 26 days.
Edith was preceded in death by her husband, Peter M. Brown, in January 2000. She is survived by her children Michael Brown and wife Jacque of Des Moines, Iowa; David Brown and wife Linda of Yakima, WA; JoLynn Brown of Granger, Indiana; Shari Martinez and husband Gilberto of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; and Mark Brown of Omaha, Nebraska; nine grandchildren: Andrew, Anthony, Alison, Dalia, JoAnna, Ben, Nico, Nate and Janey. She is also survived by her sisters Bess Carson and Wilma Carson of Olpe, Kansas; brother Frank McCullough of Columbus, Indiana; numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorials suggested to:
Malvern Public Library Building Fund
Malvern United Methodist Church
and
Pleasant Ridge Cemetery
%Olpe State Bank
Olpe, KS 66865