Marjorie Brown

Marjorie Marie Brown, age 94, passed away March 11, 2025, in Paris, Tennessee.

Her home for many years was Sacramento California, but for the last four years she lived in Paris, Tennessee with one son, Kevin Brown and his wife Debra. Marjorie was an Army Wife who spent 26 years traveling with her beloved husband and children from assignment to assignment, making a home at each stop.

“Ma” Brown, as she was known to her adoring family, was a shining symbol of deeply committed love to each and every one of them. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great great grandmother. Her entire life’s focus was on the well-being of the family that she loved so dearly and held so close in her heart.

Marjorie was born August 15, 1930, in Trinidad, Colorado to the late Jack Alva Dudgeon and the late Lydia Thomas.

She is survived by her son, Steve (Se Jung) Brown of Havre De Grace, Maryland, her daughter, Wendy (Jim) Matthews, of Tequesta, Florida, her son, Kevin (Debra) Brown, of Paris, Tennessee and her son, Robert (Tammy) Brown, of Boothyn, Pennsylvania. She also leaves behind 7 grandchildren, Elizabeth McNeal, Sean Matthews, Colin Brown, Jenny Pessoa, Blake Matthews, Mike Brown, and Rachael Brown; 11 great grandchildren; and 1 great great grandson.

Her body will be cremated and a private family celebration will be held at a later date. Burial of her ashes will take place in Arlington National Cemetery beside her beloved husband of 44 years, LTC Robert Edward Brown, who passed away in 1991. This family, and the world, have lost a wonderful person. She will be missed for always.