Eunice(Hammond) Brown passed away peacefully on January 9, 2014, at Heritage Manor in Minonk, Illinois.
She was born on June 6, 1921, as one of 12 children of Syble and Clarence Hammond.
Eunice was a life long resident of Sesser, Illinois and married Louis Brown on November 24, 1945. They were married 52 years when Louis passed away. Together they raised five children – Martha Brown, Sebring, Florida, John Brown, Mulkeytown, Illinois, Richard Brown, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Alice Kirkpatrick, Minonk, Illinois, and Ruth Gesell, Sumner, Washington.
She was preceded in death by all of her siblings except Mary Piacentini who resides in RockWall, Texas. Eunice leaves behind seven grand children, one great grand child, and many relatives and friends.
Eunice lived a long and fruitful life. She enjoyed caring for her yard and flowers, playing cards with friends, and going out to eat. Some of her favorite “haunts” were the Custard Stand in Sesser, the Maid-Rite in Christopher, and fish from the Sesser VFW. Together she and Louis enjoyed many trips to Texas with friends. Anyone spending much time with Eunice also knows she never met a dessert/sweet item she did not like. Her children want to express their appreciation to the many individuals who touched Eunice’s life. She was fortunate to have met so many caring people during her life’s journey.
A memorial service for Eunice will be held at Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser, Illinois on Monday January 13, 2014 at 6:00 P.M., visitation from 3 – 6 p.m at the Funeral Home. Coffee and deserts will be served immediately following at the Sesser VFW Post meeting room. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to Heritage Woods, 1305 Bailey Lane, Benton, Illinois 62812 or Heritage Manor, 201 Locust Street, Minonk, Illinois 61760. Her children truly appreciated the care, kindness, and support both facilities provided.
Burial will follow at a later date in Maple Hill Cemetery, Sesser IL.
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