Leona Horrell Brown, 92, of Ivanhoe passed peacefully from her earthly life to her eternal rest on Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at Pender Memorial Hospital.

She was born August 5, 1922 in Bladen County, the daughter of the late David and Lessie Brown Horrell. Also remembered is her beloved husband, Oscar B. Brown; son-in-law, Lacy Applewhite; sisters, Irene Barnhill, Macie Pierce, Doris Jones and Eula Lee Dyson; and brothers, Reuben Horrell, Rudolph Horrell, Elree Horrell and Robert Horrell, all who preceded Leona in death.

Leona is survived by her children, Crandell B. Brown (Louise), Diane Applewhite McDuffie (Walter) and Rondell Brown (Gail); grandchildren, Keith Brown, Crystal Perry (Doug), Michelle Kline, Benjie Applewhite (Jill), Robin Applewhite Hufham (Chris), Ryan Brown (Heather) and Jeremy Brown (Miranda); 18 great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; brother, David Earl "Buck" Horrell; and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Not only was Leona a loving wife and wonderful mother, grandmother, and sister; but a compassionate friend to all who knew her. No matter what came her way in life Leona never complained and always look on the bright side of everything. Leona and husband, Oscar shared not only a wonderful family, but so many good times hunting, fishing and gardening. Leona's favorite saying was "If you make your bed hard, you will have to live with it." Most important was Leona's Christian faith as she continued to thank and praise her Lord until her very last breath. Her memory is blessed and cherished.

Funeral service will be 11:00 am on Saturday, October 25, 2014 at Haw Bluff Baptist Church with the Rev. Steve Gasque and The Rev. Keith Brown officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Following the funeral service the family will receive friends in the church fellowship hall and at other times will be at the home of Crandell and Louise Brown in Ivanhoe.

The family suggests that you consider a memorial gift to Haw Bluff Baptist Church, C/O Diane Norris, 24276 NC Hwy 210 E, Kelly NC 28448 or to Lower Cape Fear Hospice Foundation, 1414 Physicians Dr., Wilmington NC 28401.

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Funeral service will be 11:00 am on Saturday, October 25, 2014 at Haw Bluff Baptist Church with the Rev. Steve Gasque and The Rev. Keith Brown officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Following the funeral service the family will receive friends in the church fellowship hall and at other times will be at the home of Crandell and Louise Brown in Ivanhoe.