Caroline Brown

Ella Caroline Trahin Brown, 82-year-old resident of Siloam Springs, died Friday, January 28, 2005, in Siloam Springs Memorial Hospital. Born July 26, 1922, in Fayetteville, Arkansas, she was the daughter of Jean and Zinga Stroupe Trahin. A lifetime resident of Siloam Springs, she graduated from Siloam Springs High School and from John Brown University receiving a BA in English. She married John E. Brown, Jr. on November 23, 1941. From 1948 to 1979 she served the John Brown University family faithfully and well as the president's wife. Mrs. Brown earned an associate degree in nursing from the University of Arkansas in 1974 and later completed the requirements for a license in Social Work. She became Director of Patient Services at Siloam Springs Memorial Hospital and retired (the second time) in 2000 following 26 years of service. Mrs. Brown was a charter member of the Hospital Auxiliary and served a term as president. She was a charter member of the Siloam Springs Memorial Hospital Foundation Board. She served on the committee and the board that founded the Siloam Springs Adult Development Center. She helped to organize the local chapter of the Salvation Army and served for many years on the board. A faithful member of Chapter T, P.E.O., she served as president 1956-1958 and 1984-1985. She was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Siloam Springs. In 2000, Mrs. Brown was recognized with a Pioneer Citizen award by the Siloam Springs Chamber of Commerce. She was presented the Dr. Frist Humanitarian Award by Quorum Healthcare in 1986. Survivors include her husband John E. Brown, Jr. of the home; one son, John Brown and his wife Stephania of Siloam Springs; four daughters, Karen Wilt of Siloam Springs; Melinda Pollock and her husband Richard of Middletown, Delaware; Julie Miller and her husband Don of Malibu, California; and Laurie Wilkinson and her husband Burt of Siloam Springs; fourteen grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren. A private family graveside service will be held Monday. Funeral services will be Tuesday, February 1, at 2:00 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Ozarks, John Brown University, with Dr. David Bush officiating. Memorial gfits can be directed to John Brown University, 2000 W. University, Siloam Springs, AR 72761; Siloam Springs Memorial Hospital Foundation, 205 E. Jefferson, Siloam Springs, AR 72761; or First United Methodist Church, 325 E. Twin Springs, Siloam Springs, AR 72761. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Wasson Funeral Home, Siloam Springs, Arkansas.

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Caroline Brown

July 26, 1922 - January 28, 2005