HARRINGTON - Joan Parker Brown, 69, of Harrington, died Sept. 29, 2010, at the Delaware Hospice Center, Milford. Mrs. Brown was born March 13, 1941, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to the late John Parker and Barbara Parker. Mrs. Brown graduated from Caesar Rodney High School in 1959. She retired from Kent General Hospital Home Health Care. After retiring she continued private duty for the elderly. She enjoyed spending time gardening and loved collecting antiques. She loved her dogs Killer, Prissy, and Ginger. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Mrs. Brown is survived by Harry Brown, her husband of 22 years; a daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Michael Roberts of Magnolia; a son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Julie Powell; four granddaughters, Jennifer Mumford of Dover, Bobbie Stackeni of West Chester, Pa., Nicole Merillo of Harrisburg, Pa., and Olivia Powell of Camden; and a grandson, Brandon Powell of Camden. She also is survived by three great-grandchildren, Hailey Mumford, Ava Stackeni and Nathan Merillo; her brother, Jack Parker of Las Vegas, Nev.; her best friend of 51 years, Joy Harrington; and three stepdaughters, Sally Carnright, Kim Robbins and Sue Smith of Frederica. Due to her request, there will be no services. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963.