Leona May Brown, age 86, of the Ozone community, passed away on December 12, 2023. She was of the Baptist faith, a devoted believer, and a follower of Jesus Christ. Leona retired from Life Care Center in Crossville where she cared for many residents for many years. She loved the outdoors, camping, fishing, boating and gardening. She loved her pets and enjoyed watching the wildlife that would come to visit and graze in her yard.

She was preceded in death by her late husband: Oza H. Brown Jr.; father and stepmother: Arthur and Elizabeth Grasser; and infant son: Jerry Dwayne Brown.

Leona is survived by her son: William (Billy) Brown (Anna); daughters: Christine de Chatonnayree (Henrik), Donna Hayes, Ronda Bray (Donnie), and Judy Barnes (Arnold); sisters: Donna Gibler (David), and Jane Peterson; 14 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

A special thank you to her grandson, Jason Brown, and his wife Amber for taking such great care of her in their home in her final days.

A Celebration of Life will be scheduled at a later time.

Premier Sharp Funeral Home in Oliver Springs is serving the family.