Joanne Brown

Mrs. Joanne Brown, age 77, wife of 58 years to Ronald T. “Ronnie” Brown, went to be with her Lord peacefully on Saturday, April 11, 2020, in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family. 

Mrs. Brown, of Elberton, GA, was born on February 1, 1943, daughter of the late Samuel Newt Brown and Flora Lee Hunt Brown. Joanne was a retired hairdresser and a member of First Baptist Church of Elberton. She was very devoted to her family. She loved spending time with her extended family during their trips together playing cards, sightseeing, and taking her grandchildren on special trips.

Survivors include her husband, Ronnie; daughters: Rhonda Tucker (Edward), Renae Moore (Barry); sister, Aldyne Vaughn (Michael); grandchildren: Ashlee Vickery (Matthew) and Dalton Tucker; great-grandchildren: Tucker Vickery and Lola Martin; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives. 

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her siblings: Jeanette Burdette, Stanley Brown, Raymond Brown, Jimmy Brown, and Thomas Brown. 

Due to COVID-19, the family respectfully requests no visitation at the residence; however, everyone is encouraged to express their condolences and love to the family during a drive-thru visitation on Wednesday, April 15, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at Berry Funeral Home. In order to maintain social distancing and for the well-being of everyone, visitors will remain in their cars and speak to the family from there.

Those attending should enter the funeral home parking lot from the lower drive on Country Club Road where a member of our staff will direct you from there.

A private graveside funeral service honoring Joanne’s life will be held for the immediate family at Elmhurst Cemetery. 

The family will accept flowers or donations may be given in Joanne’s memory to First Baptist Church of Elberton, 132 Heard Street, Elberton, GA 30635.

Those wishing may sign the online guestbook at www.berryfh.com. 

Berry Funeral Home & Crematory of Elberton is respectfully in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Joanne Brown.