Eva Lee Brown

Funeral services for Mrs. Eva Lee Brown, age 85, of Lindale, are scheduled for 2PM on Monday, June 6, 2011 in the Caudle-Rutledge Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ken Volkert, Rev. Scott Brown, & Rev. Paul Ransberger officiating. Interment will follow in the Lindale City Cemetery. Mrs. Brown was born to Tom & Mittie Delozier on February 12, 1926 in Poteau, Oklahoma. She passed away Thursday, June 2, 2011 at a Lindale Nursing Home. She was married to Amos Brown on December 3, 1942 in Oklahoma, and she moved to Lindale with him to start their life together. Mrs. Brown was a charter member of Lindale Assembly of God Church, and was preceded in death by her Husband, Amos Floyd Brown, her Parents, Tom & Mittie Delozier, a Daughter, Shelia Brown, Grandson, Amos William McClenny, and Sisters, Lela Bond, and Iva Edwards. She is survived by: Son & Daughter-In-Law: Gary & Marcy Brown of Longview Daughters & Son-In-Law: Dianne McClenny of Arp; & Vicky & Gary Allen of Lindale 3 Sisters: Marie Fryer of McAlester, Oklahoma; Barbara Cotton of Van; & Patricia Burns of McAlester, Oklahoma 3 Grandchildren: LeAnn McDaniel, Scott Brown, & Terrie Sumrall 7 Great Grandchildren & numerous Nieces & Nephews Mrs. Brown was a nurse, and devoted her life to being in service to others. After Amos' passing in 1962, she gave up her career as a full time homemaker, and with the encouragement of Dr. Earl Kinzie, went to nursing school in 1965. She was the first scholarship recipient for the Licensed Vocational Nursing Class at East Texas Medical Center and was a member of the Alumni Association. During her career she worked at the Van Nursing Home, Glenwood Hospital and Lindale Nursing Center. Eva Lee was a woman of quiet, unshakable faith. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend who touched many lives through her compassion and generosity. She loved to cook for family and friends, she was known for her coconut pies. The family extends their gratitude to Dotty and the staff of Heart to Heart Hospice and the staff of Colonial Nursing Center in Lindale for their care and expressions of love for Mrs. Brown and her family. Pallbearers: Greg McDaniel, Sammy Sumrall, Joe Edwards, Donald Brown, Earl Keith Brown, Lynn Morris, Todd Forwardson, & Phil Medlin Memorials may be made to the Eva Lee Brown Nursing Scholarship, Tyler Junior College Foundation, P.O. Box 9020, Tyler, Texas 75711-9020 The family will receive friends from 5PM to 7PM on Sunday at the Caudle-Rutledge Funeral Home.

Eva Lee Brown

February 12, 2026 - June 2, 2011