Millie Brown

Millie Brown, 96, of Datto passed away March 3, 2023, at Corning Therapy and Living Center in Corning.

Mrs. Brown was born Feb. 5, 1927 in Datto. She loved visiting with her family and enjoyed gospel singing, having been a member of a quartet for many years when she was young. She was a farmer and farmer’s wife. She and her husband, Quinn, worked side by side in the fields and managing day to day operations of their family farm. She was a member of Datto Missionary Baptist Church.

On Nov. 9, 1944, she married Quinn Brown, her one true love. He passed away Oct. 24, 2017, 16 days shy of their 73rd wedding anniversary.

Survivors include her children, Rita Crafton of Corning, Mike Brown and wife, Sandra, of Cabot, and Mitchell and wife, Pam, of Corning; grandchildren, Kristin (Josh) Hammett, Cameron (Amanda) Crafton, Matthew (Samantha) Brown, Zack (Shayna) Brown, and Laura Brown; great-grandchildren, Bella Crafton, Ava Hammett, Braxton Hammett, Nora Brown and Lawson Brown; sister-in-law Betty Troxel of Jonesboro, Arkansas; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

In addition to her husband, she was also preceded in death by her parents, E. H. and Gertie (Denton) Troxel; brothers, Conlee and Vincent “Beanie” Troxel; sister, Adele Troxel Hinckley; and son-in-law, Ralph “Hoss” Crafton, Jr.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.

Pallbearers were grandsons Matthew Brown, Zack Brown, and Cameron Crafton along with John Troxel, Roger Troxel, and Oury Beall. Honorary pallbearers were Braxton Hammett, Josh Hammett, Fred Brown, and Lawson Brown.

Visitation was held from noon -2 p.m. Sunday March 5, 2023, at Ermert Funeral Home in Corning. Funeral service followed at the funeral home at 2 p.m. with Rev. Roger Hovis and Jerry Sollis officiating. Burial was at Corning Cemetery.

Online condolences: www.ermertfuneralhome.com.