Myrtle Brown (5-23-09) services 5-29-09

Myrtle Anna Tucker Brown, daughter of Otis Knight and Roxie Hubbard Tucker, was born on Nov. 25, 1907, in Hardin County. She departed this life on Saturday, May 23, at the age of 101, at Tri-County Healthcare. On Jan. 1, 1922, she was united in marriage to Dewey Dixon Brown and together shared 47 years, before his passing on June 20, 1969. She also was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Monroe, Clarence and Arthur Tucker; four sisters, Mary Shelby, Maude Franks, Ethel Harrison and Irene Couch. From her family she is preceded in death by a son Gaston Brown and son-in-laws Leon Nabors Sr., Hurley Miller, Detrois Johnson; daughter-in-laws Charlyne Brown, Betty Brown, step-grandson Leon Nabors Jr., and great grandson James Allen Swearingen. Those family members who continue in her loving memory include eight of her children and spouses. Her four sons, Mr. James Brown of The Woodlands, Texas, Mr. Billy O. Brown of Florence, Ala., Mr. George Brown and wife Ann of Jackson, Tenn., Mr. Robert Brown and wife Nancy of Memphis. Her four daughters, Mrs. Ruth Nabors, of Collierville, Tenn., Mrs. Mary Jo Johnson and Mrs. Bettye Miller of Savannah, and Mrs. Wanda Kay Calvert and husband Mike of Jackson, Tenn. and daughter-in-law Hazel Brown of Brentwood, Tenn. Other family include 15 grandchildren and spouses, 21 great-grandchildren and spouses, 11 great-great-grandchildren, one step-grandchild, seven step-great-grandchildren, and 19 step-great-great-grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.   Mrs. Brown lived most of her life in Hardin County in the Big Ivy and Nixon communities and lived several years in Ramer, Tenn. She was an active member of the Home Demonstration Clubs, worked as a cook at Nixon Elementary School, and in her later years was involved with the Senior Citizens Club, and RSVP volunteer. Myrtle Brown made her profession of faith in Christ early in her life and was a dedicated member of Wesley’s Chapel Methodist Church. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved everybody. We celebrate her life and will cherish the wonderful memories she created for her family and friends. The celebration for the life of Myrtle Anna Tucker Brown will begin at a funeral service on Friday, May 29, at 11 a.m., with visitation of family and friends on Thursday, May 28, from 5-7 p.m. Funeral services will be at Shackleford Funeral Home in Savannah with Tommy Jack Worley and Mike Calvert officiating. Memorials may be made to Wesley's Chapel United Methodist Church.