Eva D. Brown

Died: Feb. 2, 2013

Eva D. Brown, 82, Life Care Center of Greeneville, formerly of Baileyton, passed away Saturday at Takoma Regional Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Mrs. Brown was a homemaker and the widow of John Reynolds and Charles "C.H." Brown.

She was of the Baptist tradition of faith.

Mrs. Brown enjoyed spending time with her family, gardening, listening to gospel singing and most importantly, hearing the word of God.

Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law: Charlotte and Michael Bernard of Baileyton and Mattie Reynolds and Doug Fortner of Greeneville; two sons and daughters-in-law: Robert Reynolds and Tammy Hicks and Mike and Janet Reynolds, all of Chuckey; three very special grandchildren: Jason Armstrong and wife, Misty, of Greeneville, and Heather Brashears and husband, James, and Adriane Reynolds, all of Chuckey; five great-grandchildren, all of whom she adored: Avery and Ali Armstrong of Greeneville, and Wyatt, Peyton and Heath Brashears, all of Chuckey; a sister and brother-in-law: Edna and Norris Roberts of Fall Branch; and many nieces, nephews, and special friends.

She was the daughter of the late John and Ada Simpson Ryans and was preceded in death by a daughter: Hazel Marie Reynolds; six brothers: Joe, Jim, Tyson, Bufford, Elbert and Ell Ryans; and one sister: Belle Crenshaw.

The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Kiser-Rose Hill Funeral Home with the funeral service following at 8 p.m. in the chapel. The Rev. Warner Metcalf will officiate.

Family and friends will meet at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home to go in procession to Lovelace Baptist Church Cemetery for a noon committal service.

Pallbearers will be Sammy Roberts, Jerry Roberts, Charlie Crenshaw, Archie Crenshaw, Ricky Russell and Gene Swatzell.

The family extends a special thanks to the staff of Life Care Center of Greeneville, the staff of Amedisys Hospice, the staff of the ER, ICU and third floor at Takoma Regional Hospital, the staff of Greene County-Greeneville Emergency Medical Service, and Dr. Daniel Lewis.

Condolences may be sent to the Brown family at http://www.kiserrosehillfuneralhome.com.