Freddie Brown, age 81, of Palestine, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 14th, 2017.

Freddie was born in Palestine, TX on September 14th, 1936 to Rufus and Edna Mallard.

She was preceded in death by her husband John Brown of Palestine, TX, whom she was happily married to for 18 years.  Together they had 5 wonderful children.

She spent her life taking care of her children and enjoying all of her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She loved cooking for her family, watching her hummingbirds and flowers grow from the window of her childhood home.  She had a passion for watching Wheel Of Fortune and Soap Operas, or as she called them her "stories".

She was a member of Lone Pine Baptist Church in the Lone Pine Community, where she also attended school as a child.  She will be remembered for her beautiful smile and deep blue eyes that lit up a room.

She will be truly missed by all who knew her and loved her.

Survivors Include:

1 Son:                         John Brown (Darlene) of Palestine, TX.

2 Daughters:               Frances Evans of New Braunfels, TX; Julia Wells                                        (Michael) of Nacogdoches, TX.

16 Grandchildren:       Kimberly, Jennifer, Angie, Jeremy, Jamie,                                                  Andrea, Ashley, Amy, Jack, Amber, Thomas,                                              Dillon, Jake, Jonathon, Andrew and Bethany

29 Great grandchildren

Numerous other loving family and friends

Preceded by: Parents; Rufus and Edna Mallard; Brother; Charles Mallard; Sister; Wanda Webb; Husband; John Brown; Daughter; Brenda Gibson; Son; David Brown