of Marshall, AR
March 9, 1947 - April 23, 2016
Ann K. Brown, age 69 of Marshall, Arkansas passed from this life on Saturday, April 23rd, 2016 at her home. She was born in Searcy, Arkansas on March 9th, 1947 to Cletus Keathley and Marie (Cook) Keathley.
Ann was a member of the First Baptist Church in Marshall and also attended East Lawn Freewill Baptist when her health allowed. Ann began her career as a teacher and taught home economics at Shirley High School. She then worked at Leslie High School teaching English. The majority of her working career was spent as the Searcy County Cooperative Extension Agent for 36 years. Through this job she has reached out and touched many lives. Her career was spent being committed to the development of community and children in Searcy County and the surrounding area. Throughout the span of her career she was given numerous community service awards including the 1988 communications award from the Arkansas Association of Extension Home Economics for her radio spot on KCGS leading to a national award from the National Association of Extension Home Economics; Arkansas Public Affairs Award in 1988; 1993 County Extension Agent of the Year; 1994 Distinguished Service Award for the Arkansas Association for Family and Community Education. Ann also served on the Board of the Buffalo River Community Development and was on the Searcy County Industrial Development Committee. She started the Leadership Arkansas program for Searcy County and was instrumental in bringing and organizing many other beneficial programs for her community, too numerous to mention. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who selflessly served her family and community.
Survivors include her husband of 48 years, Lane Brown of the home; children, Jack (Alesia) Brown of Seattle, Washington and Jill Marie (James) Cady of Little Rock; grandchildren, Keathley Ann Pinney-Brown, Jon Lane Pinney-Brown, James Patrick Cady, Joshua Michael Cady and Joseph William Cady; sister, Othelia (Kenneth) Anthony of Conway; and brother, Charles Martin Keathley of Sherwood. Her parents preceded her in death.
Funeral services for Ann will be 2:00 PM Thursday, April 28th, 2016 at the Roller-Coffman Funeral Home in Marshall, Arkansas with Bro. Sean Milliken officiating. Visitation will be 6:00 till 8:00 PM Wednesday, April 27th, 2016 at Roller-Coffman Funeral Home in Marshall, Arkansas. Burial will be in Settlement Cemetery near Shirley, Arkansas.
Pallbearers:
Neal Ragsdale Drew Keathley
Shane Harper Derek Keathley
Ricky Anthony Dustin Keathley
Todd Hink Nickolas Clark
Honorary Pallbearers:
Willis Dale Horton Mike Hall
Dr. Ron Hubbard Jack Simpkins
Kenneth Anthony Jim Blough
Eddie Ragsdale Scott Hink
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25 Condolence(s)
DW
Saturday, April 30, 2016
So sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the
words spoken at Revelation 21:3,4 "(3) With that I heard
a loud voice from the throne say: “Look! The tent of God
is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they
will be his people. And God himself will be with them.
(4 ) And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and
death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry
nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.”
Al King
Friday, April 29, 2016
Lane: Sorry for your loss, my condolences to you and your Family
Jim and Ella Geisler
Thursday, April 28, 2016
So very sorry for the loss of such a wonderful person. We always enjoyed working with Ann throughout our extension careers.
Laura Grimes
Wednesday, April 27, 2016
Lane & Family,
Was so sorry to hear about the loss of Ann.
She was a very sweet lady.
My prayers are with you all..
May the Lord give comfort & peace to you
all in your loss.
Dee Holder
Wednesday, April 27, 2016
My heart is broken but God has gained a great angel in heaven. Ann is one lady that made such an inspiration on lots of people. She loved her job at work and her family. We will miss you Ann but we know you are in a better place. We will meet again sweet lady.
Ed and Ilah Herndon
Wednesday, April 27, 2016
Those we hold most dear never truly leave us...they live on in the kindness they showed, the comfort they shared, and the love they brought into our lives. May beautiful memories give you strength in these difficult hours.
Sherri Treat
Wednesday, April 27, 2016
So very sorry. Ann was precious lady, full of grace and love for her community. She will be missed.
Dora Gail Bramlett
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
I am so sorry to hear this. She was my teacher and I loved her. I had not seen her for several years until she came to our class reunion a few years back. We talked and laughed and reminisced and so glad I got to see her. She will be missed so much but I will look forward to seeing her again at another reunion day. Family u r in my thoughts and prayers.
Dora Gail Bramlett
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
I am so sorry to hear this. She was my teacher and I loved her. I had not seen her for several years until she came to our class reunion a few years back. We talked and laughed and reminisced and so glad I got to see her. She will be missed so much but I will look forward to seeing her again at another reunion day. Family u r in my thoughts and prayers.
Cathy Stephenson
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
Lane & family,
Paul & I are so sorry to read of Ann's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time,
Bethel and Bentley Massey
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
Lane and family,
We are so sorry for your loss..
Our thoughts and prayers to you at this difficult time.
Wanda Hooten Poynor
Monday, April 25, 2016
I was in miss keathley first home economics class. I loved going to her class. She was a wonderful person and dearly loved. Wanda Hooten. Class of 1968
Darryl Treat
Monday, April 25, 2016
My condolences to the family. Ann was a wonderful lady who supported me in school 4H. We did many trips together. May God comfort you in your loss.
Dwain Lair
Monday, April 25, 2016
I am so, so sorry for the loss of Ann Brown. I loved attending the holiday meals she organized, and she was such an inspiration anytime I saw her. So young, so sad.
David Brewer
Monday, April 25, 2016
I went to high school with Ann and had lots of admiration and respect for her.
Brenda Henderson Pratt
Monday, April 25, 2016
I worked with Ann in Arkansas Extension Service for many years and valued her friendship and her commitment to excellence in all her work in Searcy County. She left a strong legacy and we will miss her!! Condolences to you, Lane and to the children she loved so dearly!!
Brenda Henderson Pratt
Doris Williams
Monday, April 25, 2016
I am sorry for your loss. Ann was a great leader for the EH Clubs of Searcy County and an inspiration to us all.
Nadra Horton
Monday, April 25, 2016
Lane an family, so sorry for your loss. God Bless.
Malinda Cash
Sunday, April 24, 2016
Ann was a special lady. She was easy to talk to and a joy to visit with, and will be missed by all who knew her. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Holly
Sunday, April 24, 2016
Bless Your Heart Lady your always were a Dandy.
Darlene Z Millard
Sunday, April 24, 2016
Ann was a wonderful person and one of the most professional people I have ever had the pleasure to know. She was truly a class act and a role model for all. To the family my thoughts and prayers are going out for you at this difficult time. Please know there are so many of us who are sharing in your loss. She was one of a kind. God bless you all.
James and Diana Hendricks
Sunday, April 24, 2016
We are so very sorry for your loss. Ann was always so kind, helpful and friendly and she will be missed. Our prayers continue for the family during your time of sorrow. God Bless You All!
James and Diana Hendricks
Eddie ,and Kathy Morrison
Saturday, April 23, 2016
We are so sorry to hear about Ann passing away.She was a real nice person.She will be missed by everyone that knew her.We send you all our deepest sympathy,and prayers.
Brenda Lewis
Saturday, April 23, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. Ann was a very special person to me and a great friend to all who knew her. She will be truly missed in allof Searcy Co. as she was a leader for all of us to follow. May God bless your family during these long days ahead.
Vance Hubbard
Saturday, April 23, 2016
To all of Ann's family: She was such a wonderful, friendly, helpful lady, I know she will be missed.