Evelyn Arlene Brown, 79, a long-time resident of Grand Island and of Lincoln late in life, died peacefully in Lincoln, Nebraska on September 13, 2021. A memorial service will be held on Friday, September 24th, at 10:30 a.m., at GI Free Church in Grand Island, where she was a member. She is survived by son and wife, Clark and Cheryl Brown of Grand Island and grandchildren, Justin Brown and Megan and Jeff Elsbury and great grandchildren Olivia, Damon and Sebastian; son Jerry Brown of Omaha; daughter Julie Bell of Lincoln and grandchildren Derek, Brandon, Sean and Lauren Bell, and great grandchildren Liam, Brecken and Baylor; son Eric Brown of Lincoln and grandchildren Eli, Will and Ellen Brown, Evelyn was born in Ringgold, Nebraska to Leo and Mable Cash. She grew up in Tryon, Nebraska, graduating as valedictorian of her high school class. She also spent significant time in North Platte during her early years. Upon graduating high school, she married Albert Brown, in Council Bluffs, Iowa on October 24, 1960. She was married for 47 years, until Al’s passing in 2007. The couple lived and started their family in Omaha, Nebraska before moving to Grand Island in 1967, where she lived for over 50 years. Evelyn stayed home to raise four kids until her youngest child reached middle school. She then worked for various local agencies in the auto insurance industry until she retired a few years ago. Family and her faith was very important to Evelyn. For decades, she was heavily involved with service and volunteer activities with. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and Daughters of the American Revolution. Those who knew Evelyn appreciated the smile on her face, positive outlook and kind words she offered. She is preceded in death by her husband, Albert as well as her parents, Leo and Mable Cash of Tryon, Nebraska and all of her siblings, Clyde, Dale, Larry, Leona and Audrey. All Faiths Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be sent to All-Faiths Funeral Home, 2929 S Locust St, Grand Island, NE 68801, to be distributed toHope Harbor and the Crisis Center in Grand Island.
