In Memory of Donna Louise (Grimmett) Brown

April 11, 1956 – October 3, 2011

His Garden

God looked around His garden and found an empty place.
He then looked down upon his earth and saw your loving face.

He put His arms around you and lifted you to rest.
His garden must be beautiful, he always takes the best.

He knew that you were suffering, he knew you were in pain.
And knew that you would never get well on earth again.

He saw your path was difficult, He closed your tired eyes,
He whispered to you “Peace be Thine” and gave you wings to fly.

When we saw you sleeping so calm and free of pain,
We would not wish you back to earth to suffer once again.

You’ve left us precious memories, your love will be our guide,
You live on through your family and friends, you’re always by our side.

It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone.
For part of us went with you on the day God called you home.

~Author unknown~

Donna was a very private person and very few people knew she had been battling colorectal cancer for several years.  She did more to preserve the history and genealogy of Logan County than anyone I have ever known.  She lost her long courageous battle with colorectal cancer, but she was a supporter of Relay For Life sponsored by the American Cancer Society. Relay For Life is a life-changing event that helps communities across the globe celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease.

I, for one, plan to donate money for a luminary in Donna’s name to the
2012 Relay For Life of Logan County, WV
7:00 pm – 5:00 am
Friday, June 1, 2012 at Logan High Football Stadium

More information on how to donate, if you care to, will be added as it is obtained.

In the meantime, please sign this special page in Donna’s memory and tell of any special memories you have of her and/or her genealogy work in Logan County.

Contributed by Dodie (Smith) Browning

Obituary

BRUNO, W.Va. — Donna Louise Brown, 55, of Bruno, passed away Monday, October 3, 2011, at her residence.

Born April 11, 1956, at Man, she was a daughter of the late Winfred “Bo” and Doris Mosley Grimmett. Also preceding her in death was one son, David Michael Brown; one brother, Ricky Grimmett, and her special father-in-law, Waldo Brown.

Donna was teacher’s aide and homemaker. She was a member of the Logan County Genealogical Society and the Pathway Church of God at Christian and a participant in the Relay for Life. Donna was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Survivors include her loving husband, Michael R. Brown; grandson/son, David Michael Kayne Brown of Bruno; four sisters, Joyce (Harrison) Williamson of Davin, Barbara Browning of Youngsville, N.C., Linda Lamb of Gilbert and Lisa (Randy) Brown of Bruno; two brothers, Benny (Vickie) Grimmett of Landville and Roy Grimmett of Gilbert, her special niece and caregiver, Megan Grimmett of Bruno; special mother-in-law, Mary Brown; two special friends, Marlene Crawford and Dodie Browning, and a host of nieces, nephews, other dear family and friends.

Services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, October 7, at the Pathway Church of God with Rev. Harrison Williamson and Rev. Frank Spears officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Memory Gardens at Godby.

Pallbearers will be family and friends.

Friends may gather with the family after 6 p.m. Thursday at the church.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the nurses of Logan Regional Medical Center, the staff at Dr. Warris’ and Dr. Kanuri’s offices, and Dignity Hospice.

Mounts Funeral Home of Gilbert is in charge of arrangements.