She was born March 19, 1911, in Arkansas, the daughter of John Richard and Alverna Mae (Owens) Dillon.

She married Robert M. Brown. He died earlier.

Survivors include two sons, Robert D. Brown, Lawrence, Kan., and Rick Brown, San Carlos; three grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter.

The family suggests memorials in her name to the Alzheimer’s Assn., or to Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, sent in care of the funeral home, 1696 El Camino Real, San Carlos, CA 94070.