Obituaries
DeAndra E. “Dee” Brown, 76
April 15, 2020
DeAndra E. “Dee” Brown entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at 12:51 am. She was born DeAndra Elaine Curry in January of 1944, in Lancaster, PA. She was the eldest of 4 girls to the late Ralph and Carolyn Curry.
DeAndra attended Lancaster Catholic High School. After graduation she married Clyde E. Brown Jr. and had 4 children; Kellee A. Brown (companion of Chris Wojcik), Clyde E. Brown III (husband of Dawn), Kurry A. Brown, and Paige M. Bannister (wife of the late Earl Bannister).
DeAndra worked for many years as a licensed practical nurse (LPN). Her love of babies lead her to a position as a neonatal nurse at Howard Community Hospital in Kokomo, Indiana. She later transferred to behavioral health, also at Howard Community Hospital, where she remained until an automobile accident left her permanently disabled.
DeAndra enjoyed ceramics, traveling and making her own bread, wine, and soap. She also enjoyed going to the casinos to make the bells ring with her family, especially her mother Carolyn. DeAndra found great joy in making root beer floats with her grandchildren and great grandchildren who thought this was something she invented.
DeAndra is survived by her sisters, JoAnne West (wife of the late Robert West), Clara Jane “Skeeter” Curry; sister-in-law Cheryl McCain, 19 grandchildren, as well as a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and her very dear friend Allison Bailey (wife of Terry). She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Dr. Barbara K Curry. DeAndra will be missed by all who have had the pleasure of knowing her.
Interment will take place at St Mary’s Catholic Cemetery with a private graveside service. There will be a Celebration of Life at a later date. The family would like to welcome loved ones and friends then. Please stay safe, many blessings, and much love.
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Condolences to the Family
May 16, 2020
Deepest condolences. Although I never met her, she sounded like an amazing woman. My prayers are with everyone she touched. God Bless!
Ashley
May 08, 2020
My deepest sympathy to the family
Chester Stewart
April 29, 2020
My condolences to my cousins and aunts aunt was a great servent she was a blessing to many. Peace be to you all. Your mom is now resting till the KINGDOM rises and the LORD the TRUTH prevails and shows the WAY to LIFE.
Carl
April 28, 2020
May God bless the entire family of the Brown and Curry family.many blessings and prayers go out to each and everyone of you may God strengthen you during this difficult time from the Morant family
April 28, 2020
Sincere condolences to the Brown/Curry Family for the loss of DeeDee.
May God bless and comfort you during this time.
Prayerfully, Shirley Jones and all the Jones family
April 27, 2020
Joey, Skeeter, Kellee and family,
Condolences to you in the loss of a presious wife, mother and friend to many.
Will keep the family in my prayers.
Henri Hoover
April 27, 2020
I was informed of Ms.Browns passing last week @ her granddaughter house, Janai Auston with another granddaughter Ashley & great grand son Ki Gillis present & read the obit Sunday, April 26th .
I had the opportunity to meet Ms.Brown when Janai took me to her room several months ago & what a special lady!! Extremely personable and quit a character!!
She was trying to shake us down for special treats and such , but was not part of her special diet . So she would hide the illegal contraband under her pillow & blanket !! At one point she was frustrated with Janai ,because she would not give up her requested candy & peanut butter crackers!! Humorous for us but not for Ms. Brown..
Iam so sorry for the loss of your mom and grandmother.. what a beautiful woman & a gift from God to the world.
Ron Roda
April 27, 2020
Dear Joey, Skeeter, Kellee and family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Many years have gone by since I have seen DD or any of you but want you to know you are being prayed for and remembered by an old neighborhood friend. May God give you peace and comfort in the days ahead. With my heartfelt sympathy,
Becky Corbin Powell
April 26, 2020
Dear Skeeter and Joey,
My deepest condolences to you and your family. We shared some great times as teenagers on S. Christian Street. Dee Dee is fondly remembered by the entire Ford Family. May God bring you peace at this time of sorrow.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth
April 26, 2020
To Dee’s entire family — My thoughts and especially prayers are with you as this very sad time. Dee was such a sweetheart and so much fun to be with. She was a strong woman and, at the same time, very lighthearded and caring. I know you will miss her immensely but she’s in another place, a beautiful place, praying for all of you and waiting until you will all be together again.
Love and Prayers
Josie (Ransing) Rice
April 26, 2020
Went to St. Mary’s and Catholic High with DeAndra. My sincere condolences Even though I haven’t seen her for many years, I have fond memories of our school days.
Jim Lombardo
April 26, 2020
To DeAndra’s family,
Dee was a very good friend of mine in high school. We had a lot of good times together and many laughs. I am so sorry for your loss. She was a wonderfl person. Since we can’t go to church at this time, I will keep Dee in my prayers.
Fran Lombardo Spangler
April 26, 2020
hello Joey Skeeter I’m so very sorry to hear of the passing DD you know I love you and think of you all the time so sorry we don’t cost passes every once in awhile I’m always so happy to see you my prayers and love and condolences are with you
Doris Brown
April 25, 2020
I love you so much mamaw, I appreciate your strength and resilience and I’m so proud to be your granddaughter…I’m gonna miss our jokes and conversations that lasted hours and even you coming to visit me in Georgia. This is hard but I’m glad you’re not suffering and I’m jealous you get to love on Nanny. Until we meet again mamaw, I love you, Dani-yelli
April 25, 2020
Our condolences to you all may God wrap His Arms of Comfort around each one of you.
Michael and Peggy Rosado
April 25, 2020
Aunt Dee was a wonderful and beautiful woman. She will be missed. I love you my dear family.
Tracy Brown
April 24, 2020
Jo & Skeeter, I am so sorry for your loss. I had not seen Dee in many years & had hoped we could reconnect when we became Facebook friends. I often think about the good times my sisters & I had with you & your sisters. They were fun times. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers as you mourn your loss.
Barbara Stewart Dorsey
April 24, 2020
Dee was an extraordinary women! She had a huge heart and LOVED her family dearly. My heart goes out to the family. She will be missed dearly!
Michelle Dukeman
April 24, 2020
Dearest Kellee and family,
You have been blessed with such a great mother ❤ May your memories live on your hearts and smiles of her grandchildren.
Prayers to you all🙏
Bill & Krista
April 24, 2020
ALWAYS in my heart. I love you Aunt Dee.
Cynthia and Eric Ussery
April 24, 2020
Oh my she must have been a wonderful lady what a beautiful obituary, i’m sure she was loved by everyone rest easy God bless 🙏
Steve Nelson
April 24, 2020
Kelly your mom was a beautiful person.We have some laughs and good times together even though she was in so much pain. See is free now. No more pain and truly happy now,she loved people and her family. I love you girl give me a call anytime
Barbara Vaccarino
