Olline Alfreda (Abernathy) Brown

Olline Alfreda Brown, 94, of Jackson passed away Friday, January 10, 2025, at the home of her daughter in Jackson. She was born November 21, 1930, in Morley, Missouri, daughter of Harry Joseph and Gladys Marie Campbell Abernathy. She and Loomis "Jock" Brown were married on August 24, 1953, in Crump. They were married 67 years when he passed away November 8, 2020. Olline was a Delta High School graduate. She worked at the shoe factory until she received her beautician's license. Olline was a beautician at the Jackson Manor until she retired in 1994, after which she continued to do hair from home. She was a lifelong member of Bethlehem General Baptist Church in Crump. Olline enjoyed gardening, canning and quilting. She also enjoyed helping others, including helping with her siblings after her mother passed away when Olline was only 10 years old. She was a mother to all. Loving survivors include her son, Gordon (Nancy) Brown of Franklin, Tennessee; daughter, Cheryl (Todd) Wasilewski of Jackson; daughter-in-law Nancy (the late Steven) Brown of Kerrville, Texas; six grandchildren, Collin (Georgia) Brown, Evan Brown, Nick Wasilewski, Bethany Brown, Callie (Benjamin) Gonzalez and Nadia Wasilewski; four great-grandchildren, Lilyanna, Sophia and Caleb Gonzalez and Shilo Valdez. She was preceded in death by her husband, "Jock" Brown; son, Steven Brown; siblings, Raymond and Lentice "Abe" Abernathy, Loudean Case-Jones, Willard and Hersel "Gene" Abernathy. The visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until service time on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson. The Rev. Joe Allen will conduct the funeral service at noon, on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Russell Heights in Jackson. The family suggests that contributions be made to Bethlehem General Baptist Church; P.O.B. 185; Whitewater, MO 63785. Online condolences may be sent to the family by clicking on the tribute wall tab above this article.

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