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Georgianne C. Brown

February 29, 1924 — November 28, 2010

Georgianne C. Brown

Danville- Georgianne Catherine Brown, 86, of Danville passed away at 10:41 PM on Sunday, November 28, 2010 at Pleasant Meadows Christian Village in Chrisman. She was born on February 29, 1924 in Danville to George F. and Dora E. Anders Zillman. She first married Willard Jack Harris who preceded her in death. She later married Marion Ray Brown on June 26, 1967 in Covington, IN. He also preceded her in death on November 11, 2009. She is survived by two sons Jon Harris of Shelbyville and Chris (Jenna) Brown of Danville; three daughters Jeanine (Mark) Gruetze of Cranberry Township, PA, Carol Harris of Danville, and Beth (George) Creek of St. Joseph, IL; two step-sons James (Kay) Brown of Hoopeston and Randy (Nancy) Brown of Danville; two step-daughter Sharon Hayes of Danville and Mitzi Brown of Danville; two brothers-in-law Leon (Bonnie) Brown of Danville and Donald (Adie) Brown of Terre Haute, IN; two sisters-in-law Virginia (George) Davis of Cayuga, IN and Mary (Brad) Wickens of Covington, IN; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Orville and Orrin Zillman, and sister Dorothy Scarlett. Georgianne was a graduate of Danville High School and had been a member at Trinity Lutheran for most of her life. She liked sewing and quilting. She also enjoyed watching the Chicago Cubs, Illinois Basketball, and the Atlanta Braves as well as playing cards, especially 31 and euchre, and taking walks. Georgianne loved spending time with children and grandchildren. Until her stroke and even through her 10 year battle with Alzheimers, she was very healthy and had never spent a day in the hospital. A service to celebrate the life of Georgianne Brown will be held at 10AM on Saturday, December 4, 2010 at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center, A Life Celebration Home in Danville. Pastor Miles Clark will officiate. Entombment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Visitation will be held from 5-7 PM on Friday, December 3, also at Sunset in Danville. Memorials may be made to Pleasant Meadows Christian Village in Chrisman. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.

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