Evelyn Louise (Hemphill) Brown of Heavener, Oklahoma, formerly of Poteau, Oklahoma was born March 18, 1938 in Reichert, Oklahoma to James and Opal (Cogburn) Hemphill and passed away December 19, 2024 in Heavener, Oklahoma at the age of 86.

She is survived by:

Her husband of 70 years:

Charles J.R. Brown of Heavener, Oklahoma

One daughter:

Helen Hyatt and husband Jack of Hontubby, Oklahoma

Eight grandchildren:

Christy Terry, Cerese McGee, Jennifer Cochran, Wayne Anderson, Joe Anderson, Lafe Anderson, K.C. Hyatt, and Ashley Childers

14 great-grandchildren

Three great-great-grandchildren

Numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins

She was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Debbie Reeves; two sons, Calvin Brown and Monte Brown; and two sisters, Syble White and Dona Newell. Evelyn loved spending time with her family. She also loved quilting, crocheting, ceramics, and going to garage sales.

Graveside service will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, December 23, 2024 in Reichert Cemetery with Reverend Bob Cherry officiating. Burial will follow under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener, Oklahoma.

Pallbearers will be: Her Grandsons

Viewing will be from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., Sunday at the funeral home.

The family would like to offer a special thank you to the Heavener Nursing and Rehab for loving and taking care of Mrs. Brown.

To sign Mrs. Brown’s online guestbook please visit www.dowdenrobertsfuneralhome.com.

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