Marolyn L. Brown


Marolyn Louise Brown, 82 of Grain Valley, Missouri, died peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, November 28, 2020.  Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 1st in Valley Memorial Gardens, Grain Valley, MO. 

Marolyn was born on September 5, 1938, in rural Atherton, MO, the daughter of James H. and Virginia H. (Waters) Moore.  She graduated from Lees Summit High School.  Marolyn married Charles Ray Brown of Grain Valley, MO on June 15, 1956.   She lived most of her life in Grain Valley, surrounded and loved by her large immediate and extended families.  Marolyn was a Christian and had accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior at an early age.  Even in her declining health, most days you could find her reading her Bible and praising Jesus.  Marolyn held a variety of jobs through her life, most involved bookkeeping.  While her boys were in school, she spent many years on the “farm” as a stay at home mom, raising her sons and tending the livestock. 

Marolyn was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie in 2011; her parents; three brothers, Robert, Kenny, and Gary; and sister, Carolyn Dupont.  

She is survived by her three sons: Carl (Linda) of Salina, KS, Clifford (Dena) of St. Charles, MO, and Clete of Grain Valley; five biological grandchildren: Travis, Jordan, Trent, Lauren, and Tyler; two adopted grandsons, Gale and Joey Harper; and a sister, Helen Harrison of Independence, MO.  She also raised two nieces, Sue and Sandy Dupont. 

Arrangements:  Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, MO   816-847-4441

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  1. Carl and family,

    So very sorry for the loss of your mother. She was a sweetheart and always had a kind word for everyone.

    In Christ’s love,
    Debra Shelton Serrano

  2. Carl, Clifford, Clete and families, much love to you all as you grieve the loss of Aunt Marolyn. She was a very loving, giving and witty woman with whom i always enjoyed spending time. We will all miss her on this earth, but look forward to seeing her again in heaven.

  3. God Bless you all at this difficult time. I can see her sweet smile, when I think of her. And how happy your parents were together. Please know, that you all are in our prayers.
    Take very good care
    Love, Sandi (Stephenson) and Steve Crowl

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