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“I ran across your Beautiful tribute to your mother, family member,in-law,friend. Thank you for posting it! May Your God Bless You And Yours.
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1 of 44 | Posted by: Sheila Brown - Tacoma, WA
“There truly was no one like Sheila Brown. My parents moved our family into Sweetwater when I was 2 so I have known her my whole life. She always had...Read More »
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2 of 44 | Posted by: Ashley Crawley - Roswell, GA
“Sheila was a wonderful lady! Always a joy and pleasure to be in her company. She will be missed.
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3 of 44 | Posted by: Betty P. Wilson - Fern Park, FL
“Sheila your kind heart and beautiful smile will be missed by all of your friends. We are very honored to have known you and our lives have been been...Read More »
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4 of 44 | Posted by: Margaret Kirkpatrick - Longwood, FL
“Shiela was a lovely, kind and great person. She was also a very dedicated Rotarian. I will greatly miss her.
Russ
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5 of 44 | Posted by: Russ Moncrief - Longwood, FL
“Sheila, my dear friend, you will be missed by so many people for your adorable smile and personality. I love you.
Katie
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6 of 44 | Posted by: Katie Moncrief - Longwood, FL
“Shelia was a beautiful lady and dear friend and we have been very blessed in knowing her and making memories with her in the last 31 years. She was...Read More »
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7 of 44 | Posted by: Phyllis and Mike Nasser - FL
“Sheila was an incredible friend who loved her family and her community. She lived her life with gusto. She was one of the most caring people we...Read More »
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8 of 44 | Posted by: Sam and Martha momary - Longwood, FL
“Sheila was like a beautiful flower...she bloomed wherever she was planted!
She has always been there for Paul and I.
She was the first neighbor to...Read More »
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9 of 44 | Posted by: Sharon Lane Crouch - Apopka, FL
“Sheila was truly one of the most special, wonderful people to me and my family for so many years. She was at our side and so supportive when my wife...Read More »
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10 of 44 | Posted by: Dudley Bates - Altamonte Springs, FL
“You and Col. Brown were very dear to me. You told me as recently as last Friday that you missed Harry so much and were ready to join him. As much...Read More »
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11 of 44 | Posted by: Peggy A. Thomas - Longwood, FL
“Sheila always amazed me! She and Harry had 3 sons and 2 of them were killed in VietNam back in the 60's. Some people could have become completely sad...Read More »
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12 of 44 | Posted by: Roxanne Holsapple - Orlando, FL
“Though we only met a few times we knew you through your son Jeffrey. He spoke of you often and you will be sadly missed. Rest in peace great lady.
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13 of 44 | Posted by: Russell & Dorothy Wilcox - NJ
“Sheila was an inspiration to me and everyone that loved her. She touched so many of us with her beauty--inside and out. How grateful I am to have...Read More »
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14 of 44 | Posted by: Lynn Kramer - Longwood, FL
“How lucky am I to have met the "unsinkable" Sheila Brown?! I met Sheila some twenty years ago visiting family at Squirrel Trail. I felt as though I...Read More »
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15 of 44 | Posted by: Debbie Lane Jewell - Haymarket, VA
“You were a dear friend and shall be
missed greatly.
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16 of 44 | Posted by: Mary DeVaney - Apopka, FL
“"When I grow up I want to be just like Sheila Brown. She was a great lady, role model and friend. She always told the truth and I admired her and her...Read More »
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17 of 44 | Posted by: Tracy Huggins - FL
“NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENED IN SHEILA'S LIFE SHE WAS ALWAYS READY WITH A SMILE AND "HOW ARE YOU TODAY". SHEILA INSPIRED THE REST OF US TO KEEP ON SMILING...Read More »
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18 of 44 | Posted by: JEAN FRY - LAKE MARY, FL - FRIEND
“I am glad that I had one more chance to see your ever smiling face last week. You will be missed by all who knew and loved you.
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19 of 44 | Posted by: Peter and Jan Burg - Maitland, FL
“Armand and I knew Sheila from the 70's. It is because of Sheila that I joined F.L.A.I.R. and then Couer de Couer and Femmes de Coeur. She always had...Read More »
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20 of 44 | Posted by: Sonja & Armand Marchesano - FL
“Shelia was a totally sweet, delightful, upbeat, one of a kind Lady. I will always treasure the memories I have of the times and Events shared with...Read More »
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21 of 44 | Posted by: Betty P. Wilson - Fern Park, FL
“The best way I can describe Sheila is that not only was she a special lady, but "one in a million" special. I met her way back in 1980 shortly after...Read More »
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22 of 44 | Posted by: Carole Imes - Winter Springs, FL
“Sheila was one of the loveliest ladies I have known. Her sparkling eyes and bright smile lit up a room and left a lasting impression on everyone she...Read More »
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23 of 44 | Posted by: Carole Montgomery - Longwood, FL
“Sheila's lovely personality will be missed in our Sweetwater Garden Club meetings. Condolences to her family members.
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24 of 44 | Posted by: Miriam Ethier - Longwood, FL
“Sheila was one of the first members of the Sweetwater Oaks garden club to greet and welcome me to the group.She made me feel so welcome What a sweet...Read More »
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25 of 44 | Posted by: Freida stratton - Apopka, FL
“My best memories of Sheila was her energetic personality, and always dressed to the nines! I could just imagine how she must have wowed them in her...Read More »
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26 of 44 | Posted by: Donna Hilyard - Longwood, FL
“I was honored to meet Sheila when I joined the Femmes De Coeur ladies! She was so warm and kind and wonderful! I was so happy to be part of the...Read More »
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27 of 44 | Posted by: Andrea (Andi) Sell - Clermont, FL
“Sheila was one of the most elegant "ladies" in every sense of the word. Old old soul with such grace, charm and wit. She was as beautiful inside as...Read More »
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28 of 44 | Posted by: Jacqueline Palmer Mueller - FL
“Always the elegant and bubbly lady! We adored Sheila. She was always so kind and always had a hug for you. Sheila you will be missed.
Larry &...Read More »
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29 of 44 | Posted by: Larry & Diane Nelson - Longwood, FL
“I only met Sheila once. My friend and I sat with her during lunch at a Suburban Republican Women's Club luncheon. She made such an impression that I...Read More »
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30 of 44 | Posted by: Sonia Sliger - Sanford, FL
“Downtown Sheila Brown, "A life well lived"! Always a sweet & productive member of the community and you will be sorely missed. Holly & Steve O'Dowd
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31 of 44 | Posted by: Holly O'Dowd - Longwood, FL
“Shelia,
Such a graceful and elegant lady. You have inspired many generations of women. You will be missed.
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32 of 44 | Posted by: Beverly Blackmon - Apopka, FL
“The sad news reached me via e-mail while in Europe. I loved Sheila like everyone who ever had a chance to meet and iteract with her. i am not going...Read More »
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33 of 44 | Posted by: Al Assar - longwood, FL
“I will miss your sweet soul that always seemed to shine through the twinkle of your eyes and the sweetness of your beautiful smile, It was always a...Read More »
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34 of 44 | Posted by: Judith Topper - Lake Mary, FL
“Sheila: I never saw you without a smile on your face! We shared so many laughs and good stories. You will be sorely missed at Rotary on Friday...Read More »
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35 of 44 | Posted by: Dede Schaffner - friend
“What an amazing woman. She was so kind to me as a new memeber in the Sweetwater Garden Club. Her beautiful smile and energy were legendary! Lovingly...Read More »
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36 of 44 | Posted by: Carolyn Robinson - Heathrow, FL
“You were such a part of Garden Club for so many years. I remember you coming to my bridal shower and how happy you were for me. You will be missed.
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37 of 44 | Posted by: Marilyn Fender - Maitland,, FL
“We love you Sheila and will miss you. You truly were a wonderful woman.
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38 of 44 | Posted by: Mike & Lori Martone - Heathrow, FL
“Sheila, You will be missed in our lives. You were such an inspiration and had such zest for life. We love you and you have left an empty spot in...Read More »
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39 of 44 | Posted by: Tom and Barbara Hunt - Longwood, FL
“Sheila and Harry were a 2nd set of parents for me. They were friends and mentors. We would not live in our house if it were not for Sheila Brown. She...Read More »
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40 of 44 | Posted by: Chris Sorensen - Longwood, FL
“Last Friday's Rotary meeting was special.
Sheila and I greeted each other with an embrace and a kiss.
Sheilah will always be missed,a very special...Read More »
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41 of 44 | Posted by: Chuck Lorenz - Altamonte Springs, FL
“Sheila - you always had a smile and I enjoyed your great sense of humor.
We will all miss seeing you every Friday morning.
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42 of 44 | Posted by: Bill Potter - Winter Springs, FL
“You will be missed
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43 of 44 | Posted by: John Davies - Longwood, FL
“The staff of Baldwin-Fairchild Funeral Home wishes to extend its sympathy to you at this very difficult time.
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44 of 44 | Posted by: Baldwin-Fairchild Funeral Home - FL
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Sheila Marie Brown, born August 21, 1920, died August 16, 2011. Funeral Service for Sheila will be held on Sunday, August 21st, at the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection, 251 E. Lake Brantley Road, Longwood, Florida 32779, at 2 PM with Father Paul McQueen officiating. Visitation for friends will be held on Saturday, August 20th from 12 - 3 PM at the West Altamonte Chapel of the Baldwin Fairchild Funeral Home, 90 Weathersfield Ave., Altamonte Springs, Florida 32714. Sheila will be buried at Arlington Cemetery.
Sheila Brown is survived by her loving son, Jeffrey M. Brown, grandson, Dylan J. Brown and her brother, Bill Lawler and her sister-in-law Yones Lawler. Sheila is preceded in death by her husband, Col (Ret) Harry C. Brown, and their sons, Capt. David C. Brown, U.S. Army and Lt. (SG) Roger C. Brown, USNA and brother, John Lawler and sisters, Peggy Beaudin Margeson and Margery Eldridge. Sheila was born in Fort Sheridan, Illinois and attended Highland Park High School graduating in 1938. Upon graduation, Sheila worked with Illinois Bell Telephone as an Operator. With the beginning of WWII, Sheila was transferred to Washington D.C. to work in the Russian Embassy. Upon marrying her husband, Harry C. Brown, Sheila became a loving mother of three sons and a military wife traveling the world, both domestically and internationally, inclusive of Fort Mills, Cal; Okinawa; West Point, NY; Heidelberg, Germany; Fort Bliss, TX; Fort Monroe, VA; Izmir, Turkey and Fort Meade, MD; before retiring to Longwood, Florida in 1971.
In Florida, Sheila became a Real Estate Realtor in residential sales and quickly became one of the top ten salespersons in Central Florida. Sheila was always very active in each community she lived and provided community service, as Chairman / President to charitable organizations such as United Way and Femmes de Coeur. As a member of the Rotary Club, Sheila was honored twice with the Paul Harris Fellow award for service above self. And as always Sheila supported her church, the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection where she is one of the founding members.
Sheila Brown will be remembered as woman of compassion and spirit in everything she did with a smile. Whenever asked how she is doing, the answer was always “I’m Fine”. She was an exemplary member of the “Greatest Generation”. In Lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Brede – Wilkins Scholarship Fund, which helps deserving individuals achieve a higher education.
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