Evelyn Harwood Brown's Obituary
Evelyn Harwood Brown, age 97, passed away March 11, 2017. Born in Pine Bluff, AR July 7, 1919, she was the daughter of James Harvey Harwood Jr. and Louise Thomas Harwood. She was preceded in death by her husband Marion O. Brown, sisters Laverne McElheny and Bettye Ruth Hastings, brothers Matthew H. (Bill) Harwood, M. Wilson Harwood, Thomas H. Harwood and James M. Harwood. Evelyn worked as a cashier for the Veterans Administration in Memphis, TN for 34 years. She was an active member of Second Baptist Church, a volunteer for MIFA, and enjoyed playing bridge and ballroom dancing at the Senior Center. She is survived by her brother, Richard D. Harwood (Brenda) of Olive Branch, MS and 13 nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until her service begins at 11:30 a.m. Friday, March 17 at Memorial Park Funeral Home. Rev. Daniel Johnson will be officiating. Memorial donations may be made to Second Baptist Church, 4680 Walnut Grove Rd., Memphis, TN 38117, or to the charity of your choice.Her services have been entrusted to Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Ave., Memphis TN 38119. (901) 767-8930. “Celebrating Life….Behind the Stone Wall.”
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