Betty L. Brown
Treasured her time with family and grandchildren
Betty L. Brown, 76, of Waynesburg, Center Township, died at 7 a.m. Sunday, August 11, 2013, in Golden Living Center, Waynesburg, after being in failing health for the past several years.
She was born October 7, 1936, in Carmichaels, a daughter of the late Ira and Gladys Whoolery Rogers. She resided in Center Township most of her life.
Mrs. Brown formerly attended Centennial Church of God.
She was formerly employed as a custodian at Ryerson Station State Park, a caregiver for the Charles Huffman family and lastly a custodian at West Virginia University, Morgantown, W.Va.
Mrs. Brown treasured her time with family and grandchildren and was fond of all animals, including her pet dog, Prince.
On April 11, 1953, she married Albert John Brown Sr., who survives.
Also surviving are daughter Betty Lou, wife of Anthony Lewis of Hollywood, Fla.; sons A. John Brown Jr., husband of Elizabeth Brown of Jollytown, Gerald, husband of Janice Brown of Umatilla, Fla., Charles, husband of Jo Ann Brown of Chicora, Lloyd, husband of Sherry Brown of Holbrook, and Robert, husband of Jennie Brown of Carmichaels; 14 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; seven stepgrandchildren; four stepgreat-grandchildren; sister Dorthea Huggins of Waynesburg; brother Harry, husband of Patty Rogers of Jefferson; and several nieces and nephews.
Deceased, in addition to her parents, are a son who died in infancy; son Roland Brown, who died in 2005; and brother James Rogers.
Friends will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday in Rush Funeral Home Inc., Rogersville, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, August 16, with the Rev. Vernon K. Berdine officiating. Interment will follow in Bethany Cemetery, Jackson Township. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Humane Society of Greene County, 183 Jefferson Road, Waynesburg, PA 15370. Family and friends may view the obituary, send flowers and condolences at www.rushfuneralhomeinc.com.