Elnora A. Brown, 86

SASSAFRAS, Md. - Elnora A. Brown, of Sassafras, died Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008, in Sunbridge Nursing Home, Elkton. She was 86.

Mrs. Brown was born on April 11, 1921, daughter of the late Raymond and Elizabeth Christy Ringgold.

She was a lifetime resident of Sassafras where she raised her family and did domestic work for numerous families in the Galena area.

Mrs. Brown was a member of John Wesley United Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 25 years, Arthur E. Brown Sr. in 1962; and three sons, Arthur Brown Jr., L. Ronald Brown and Marvin A. Brown; and devoted friend, Elmer Ward.

Mrs. Brown is survived by four daughters, Phyllis Johnson, Elnora Y. Brown, Charlotte A. Jones and DeLois Brown, all of Sassafras; 19 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Monday in Zion United Methodist Church, 168 W. Main St., Cecilton, where friends may call two hours prior.

Burial in Wesley Chapel of Love Cemetery, Sassafras.

Arrangements by Galena Funeral Home of Stephen L. Schaech, Galena.