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Helen June Brown

June 3, 1923 ~ May 20, 2022 (age 98) 98 Years Old

Helen Brown Obituary

Helen June Sanford Brown, 98, passed away on May 20, 2022 at Farmer City Nursing Home.

Helen was born June 3, 1923 in Robinson, Illinois. A daughter of Elmer and May (Cramer) Sanford.  She married Oggie Brown on February 1, 1944.  They may a home in Sidney, Illinois for many years.  He preceded her in death in 1982.  Together Helen and Oggie had three son, Michael and Ronald who have both passed and Douglas, who survives.  She was also preceded in death by five sisters and a brother.  Helen is also survived by, four grandchildren, nine, great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren with one more on the way.

Many thanks to all who assisted Helen is her last years.  The wonderful people at Farmer City Rehab and also the wonderful care from Bloomington Hospice.

Private family graveside services will be held on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at 1:00 PM at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Sidney.

Memorials may be made to Bloomington Hospice or donor’s choice.

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Services

Graveside Service
Tuesday
May 24, 2022

1:00 PM
Mt. Hope Cemetery

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