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Evelyn Brown Obituary
Aug 28, 1934 - Aug 26, 2024
Sandusky
Evelyn Naomi (Crum) Brown, 89, residing in Sandusky, passed away Monday, Aug. 26, 2024, at The Meadows at Osborn Park.
She was born Aug. 28, 1934, in Attica, to Clarence and Alice (Revert) Crum.
Evelyn was a proud graduate of Attica High School. Throughout her life, she dedicated herself to her work, serving as a sales associate at Sears, Dillards, Walmart, and Kohl's, where she built lasting relationships with her colleagues and customers. Evelyn was an active member of the Women's Group at Trinity United Methodist Church. In her spare time, Evelyn found joy in crafting, turning her passion into a small business at Lake Erie Arts and Crafts, where she delighted in sharing her creations with others. She also cherished the time spent volunteering alongside her husband at the Merry-Go-Round Museum. Evelyn's life was marked by her warmth, creativity, and dedication to those she loved and the causes she held dear.
Evelyn is survived by her daughters, Rhonda O. Richmond of Sandusky and Vicki L. Brown of Hamilton, Virginia; son, Roland O. Brown of Sandusky; sisters, Carol (Bob) Zeiter and Betty (the late John) McClester; grandchildren, Jay Richmond, Shannon Brown, Jacob Buzza, and Ethan and Noah Gallagher; six great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert Orville Brown; daughter, Debra Alice Brown; and sisters, Bernadine (Henry) Stein and Arlene (Russell) Smith.
Visitation for friends will be 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, until the time of Evelyn's funeral at 11 a.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 214 E. Jefferson St., Sandusky, Ohio, 44870. The Rev. Ted Buehl and the Rev. Diane Bell will preside. Entombment will follow at Meadow Green Memorial Park, Huron.
Those wishing to contribute to Evelyn's memory may do so to Trinity United Methodist Church, 214 E. Jefferson St., Sandusky, Ohio, 44870.
Condolences may be shared online at www.grofffuneralhomes.com.
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Jeri Wassner
August 28, 2024
John and I were so glad to meet Evelyn at Trinity UCC. We so enjoyed her company. She will be so missed. We send our sincere sympathy to "short" Bob and family.
Love, John and Jeri Wassner.
Julie Harris
August 28, 2024
Remembering Aunt Evelyn's laugh when all the sisters gathered together. So sorry for your loss. Thinking of all of you with love .
Julie and Vic Harris
Len and Lisa Kruszewicz
August 28, 2024
Very sorry to hear about Aunt Evelyn. Hold tight to the memories, as those can never be taken away.
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