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Martha Brown Obituary
Decatur
Martha Kilgore Brown, 89, of Decatur passed away Friday, March 2, 2012, at River City Health and Rehab. Mrs. Brown was born July 6, 1922, in Decatur, to L. H. and Beulah Lanier Kilgore. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Paul J. "Bud" Brown, two sons, Calvin J. Brown and wife, Judy, of Tuscaloosa, Jeffrey L. Brown and wife, Bebe, of Decatur. She has four loving grandchildren: Julia and Pete Brown of Tuscaloosa and Jordan and Carlton Brown of Decatur. Martha was a member and longtime volunteer at First United Methodist Church. She was a graduate of Riverside High School and Auburn University and retired from teaching at Decatur High School after 29 years of service. She was voted Educator of the Year 1985 by the Decatur Chamber of Commerce.
Funeral service will be Monday, March 5, 2012, at 2 p.m. at First United Methodist Church with the Reverend Dr. Terry Greer and the Reverend Sandra Locke Godbey officiating. Visitation will begin at noon Monday at the church. Burial will follow at Decatur City Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Pete Brown, Bill Fite, Pete Fite, Larry Fite, Kenneth Thomas, Tommy Loyd , Pat Hennessy and Paul Stanley.
In lieu of flowers the family suggest donations to First United Methodist Church, 805 Canal St. N.E. Decatur, AL 35601.
Online condolences may be made at
www.madisonchapel funeralhome.com
This obituary was originally published in the Decatur Daily.
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Turner Beard
February 28, 2020
Three words come to mind with Martha...very good woman. And married to a very good man with great children. Her memory is alive and well. I have great early childhood memories of that family and that house......as I know many others do. I hope Calvin, Jeffrey and their families are doing well.
March 7, 2012
Dear "Bud" and family, I am so sorry for your loss of a great lady. I did not know her long but, she hold a special place in my heart.
Missy Grant Decatur, AL
Lisa Meyer
March 6, 2012
Dear Brown Family,
I was sad to hear of Aunt Martha's passing. I so wish I could have been there for the service. You are in my thoughts and prayers -- Lisa Lanier Kirk Meyer
Cynthia Robbins
March 5, 2012
The Brown Family:
Ms Martha will be missed as a great teacher... The family is in our prayers...
Cynthia Robbins, Myrtle Smith and families
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Elizabeth & Gary Porter
March 5, 2012
Bud,
I have much good memories of Ms. Martha from my High School days. She was a true Souhtern Bell. She will be miss by many. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Sallye Powell Coggin
March 5, 2012
Dear Bud and family, I so well remember Mrs, Brown, my beloved home-ec teacher. She was witty, kind, and gracious. My love to Carol, Jan and the rest of Roy and Peggy's brood.
Marianna Matkin
March 4, 2012
I miss my childhood friends in Decatur. Old friends are the best. Good memories, Bud. Your old friend, Marianna Mason Matkin
March 4, 2012
Bud, our hearts go out to you and your family. Martha will be missed by so many. She showed my family such kindness over the years. I will always remember her letting her homeroom class come to be with my brother at the funeral home the day of my dad's funeral. What a wonderful act of caring. Bill and I will have you all in our prayers.
March 4, 2012
The absolute fairest and most gracious southern belle. One of the true highlights of my high school years. I don't know where women like Ms. Martha come from, but I am glad they are amongst us. William S. McKinney, DHS Class of 1975 (Snake River Valley, Idaho)
Ann Kitchens
March 4, 2012
I have such good memories of my highschool years, especially with my favorite teach Miss Kilgore. She always encouraged us and brought smiles to our faces. God bless you, Miss Kilgore!
Ann Parker Kitchens, DHS Class of 1957
Libby Copeland Chisolm
March 4, 2012
Many fond memories of a wonderful neighbor and a true woman of the south. My thoughts and prayers go out to Her family.
Turner Beard
March 4, 2012
Many memories, thoughts and prayers to all of the Brown family. I always enjoyed visiting Martha and Bud when I was back in town. Wonderful people.....Martha will be missed and not forgotten.
March 4, 2012
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