Helen Caroline Brown was born Sunday, December 8, 1912 in New Philadelphia, Ohio .
she died Friday, January 14, 2000. her recorded age was 87.
Helen Caroline Lewis Brown, born in New Philadelphia, OH on December 8, 1912, died peacefully in her sleep on January 14, 2000. Descended from the William Lewis family of Berlin, OH in Holmes County. Graduated from Millersburg High School and Ohio Wesleyan University, 1935, where she was a member of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority. Loving mother, grandmother, wife, sister and friend. Member of Maple Grove Methodist Church for 58 years. Active volunteer at White Cross and Riverside Methodist Hospitals for 41 years. Preceded in death by parents Chauncy and Helen (Gintz) Lewis, foster parents Charles and Bessie Cary, uncle Casmere Gintz, husband Carl L. Brown, son Tommy, sister and brother-in-law Mary Elizabeth and E. J. McFadden. Survived by daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and David Filsinger; son and daughter-in-law, Allan and Susan Brown; grandchildren, Ezra, Evan and Colleen Brown; and many dear friends. According to her wishes, a simple graveside service will be held at Walnut Grove Cemetery on January 18, 2000 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may donate to the United Methodist Children Home or the charity of their choice. Arrangements by Weir-Arend Funeral Home.