Dorthene Michael Brown

Dorthene Michael Brown was born December 21, 1926 in McNairy County, TN the daughter of the late William Cubie and Algie Reda Channell Michael.

She was united in marriage to James R. Brown on May 31, 1952. Mr. Brown preceded her in death on February 15, 2018.

Mrs. Brown was a beloved wife, mother, sister and friend. She enjoyed sewing, crafts, flowers, gardening, attending church and singing in the choir. She had a well-known passion for cooking and had huge feasts for her guests at her home, as well as, baking pies and cakes for church and charities. She loved to send her guests home with beautiful homemade crystal bells and angels. Her legacy will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.

Mrs. Brown departed this life on August 9, 2018 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 91 Years, 7 Months, 19 Days.

She is survived by two daughters, Beverly Lozano, Cindy Sappington; two sons, Kris Brown and wife Debbie, Stanley Brown and wife Shirley; two sisters, Rebecca Carmen and Almeda Hester; one brothers, Dalton Michael; 13 Grandchildren, 13 Great Grandchildren; and a host of extended family and friends.

In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Brown was preceded in death by a sister, Alta Jaggers; and a brother, Okolona Michael.

Visitation will be held on Friday, August 17, 2018 from 5:30 pm until 8 pm and on Saturday from 11 am until services at 1 pm all held at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee. Burial will follow in the Prospect Cemetery at Selmer, Tennessee.

Memorials may be made to Prospect Cemetery Fund, 151 Bassham Lane, Selmer, TN 38375 or charity of donor's choice..