Margaret E. Brown, 1920-2013
Margaret E. Brown, age 93, died Wednesday, September 18, 2013 at 3:55 a.m. at Lima Memorial Health Systems, Lima.
She was born on April 3, 1920 in Delphos, Ohio to William and Mabel (Mulnhour) Shoemaker and they preceded her in death. She married Charles Claude Brown and he died in August 2006.
Margaret was a homemaker. She attended the Maysville United Methodist Church, Maysville.
Surviving are a son, C. Daniel Brown of Harrod; three grandchildren: Nicole Rainsburg of Lima, Matthew Rainsburg of Lima and Jared Gudakunst of Harrod; six great grandchildren: Ben Bailey, Shelby Bailey, Sean Bailey, Jordan Bailey, Gavin Rainsburg and Spencer Gibson.
She was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Virginia Brown; a grandson, Jason Rainsburg; two brothers: Frank and Jess Shoemaker; two sisters: Clara Pohlabel and Viriginia Marshman.
Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 21, at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Ada with Rev. Roger Emerson officiating. Graveside services will be held on Monday, September 23, at 10 a.m. at Memorial Park Cemetery Chapel, Lima.
Friends may call two hours prior to the service from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 21, at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Ada.
Memorial contributions may be made to Maysville United Methodist Church.
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