Sylvia Irene Brown, 86, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2009 at Starcrest Nursing Home of Cartersville, Georgia surrounded by her family. Born November 19, 1922 in Clinton, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Henderson Loy and the late Nellie Loy. Her husband, Walter C. �Jack� Brown, also preceded her in death in 2004.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Mike Messer of Nashville, Tennessee; her son and daughter-in-law, Alan and Lisa Brown of Acworth, Georgia; three grandchildren, Barry and Angie Messer of Bell Buckle, Tennessee, Marcia and Randy Simmons of Scottsville, Kentucky and Brett and Julie Messer of Jackson, Tennessee; three great-grandchildren, Bryce Michael Messer, Nia�Mae Simmons and Sophi Noel Messer; her beloved sister-in-law, Louise Brown of Clinton, Tennessee; three sisters, Jewel Webber, Evelyn Burden and Libby Sherwood, all of Anderson County, Tennessee; and one brother, Linton Loy of Michigan.
Private memorial services will be held for the immediate family only.
The family would like to thank Mrs. Brown�s neighbors and friends for their support and concern during the last few years. Your thoughtfulness is very much appreciated by Alan and Brenda.
Because of Mrs. Brown�s love of birds, in lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the National Audubon Society.
She will be deeply missed and will forever be in our hearts and memories.
Parnick Jennings Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 430 Cassville Rd., Cartersville, GA 30120 is in charge of the arrangements.