Doris Edwards Brown May 28, 1924 - January 1, 2015

Born in Thorndale, Texas (Milam County) to Henry Nathan and Delila Edwards

Preceeded in death by her parents, her husband of 60 years, Farris Brown Jr., two brothers, Virgil and Alton, and two sisters, Audrey and Allyne

Survived by one daughter Teresa and her husband Ronnie Lee; two grandchildren, Chad Lee and Brooke Dempsey, four great grandchildren, Jordanne Lee, Jake Lee, Farris Gavin Dempsey and Keira Dempsey. . also five brothers, Alvin, Barkley, Danny, Calvin and Melvin Edwards and one sister, Margie McGee. Also many nieces and nephews. She loved them all dearly.

Married Farris Brown Jr. June 30, 1942 in Stamford, Texas

Lived in Abilene, Texas 32 years and Highland Lakes area 32 years.

In Abilene, she was a long time employee of Thornton's Department Store and Super Duper Grocery Stores. After moving to the Highland Lakes, she and Farris were self employed in the lawn care business.

She was a loving wife and mother and was devoted to her grandchildren. She was most happy when doing for others and was a wonderful cook. She was much loved and will be greatly missed, but is now reunited with all those gone before. She went to be with her beloved Farris on his birthday. What a wonderful reunion.

The family is forever grateful to everyone at Oaks Nursing Center in Burnet, Texas for the love and care given.

She will be cremated and there will be a celebration of her life in the Spring.