Catherine Rogers Brown, 79, of Burgaw Passed gently from her earthly life on Friday, August 12, 2016 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center.

She was born April 22, 1937 in Mullins, SC, the daughter of the late Stafford and Edna Harper Rogers.

Catherine is survived by her husband of 60 years, F. Dean Brown, Sr.; sons, Franklin "Frankie" Dean Brown, Jr. and his wife, Kim, and Kirk Rogers Brown; grandchildren, Tripp Brown and his wife, Nicole, and Ashley Brown; great grandson, Gavin Brown; sisters, Sylvia Carmichael and Pauline Hardwick; and many extended family and friends.

Not only was Catherine a beloved wife and wonderful mother, grandmother, and sister, but a faithful friend to many. Even during her illness she continued to love and serve the Lord with gladness in her heart and in her church, Burgaw Baptist Church. Catherine's radiant smile never failed to put a sparkle in her eyes and bring joy to her family. Catherine's abiding faith and sweet, sweet spirit will be greatly missed.

The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, August 15, 2016 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw. Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday at Burgaw Baptist Church with The Rev. Nathan Morton officiating. Burial will follow in Riverview Memorial Park.

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Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home of Burgaw.