Mary “Lee” Brown, 86, of Huntley, died peacefully, December 3, 2022. Lee was born December 19, 1935, in Seymour, Missouri the daughter of Walter and Donnie Dee Shannon. On October 14, 1960, she married Walter O. Brown in Dearborn, Michigan. She worked for the US Postal Service for many years. She was an avid reader, loved crosswords and crafts. She was also a member of the Red Hatters Club. Lee loved to travel, especially after her retirement. Lee and Walt and their family moved often and made many friends along the way. If you were friends of Lee and Walt’s you were friends for life. She was also a Green Bay Packer fan; a Cubs fan and a Bulls fan. Lee was a loving mother, grandmother and friend who will be missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her children, T. Scott. Brown, Melissa (John) Nevenhoven and by her grandsons, Ryan, and Jack. She is also survived by her brother-in-law, Lewis C. Brown. Lee is also survived by many lifelong friends.
Lee was preceded in death by her parents and by her husband, Walter.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, December 10, 2022, from 12-3pm at DeFiore Funeral Home-10763 Dundee Road, Huntley. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to USO or Elburn American Legion.
For further information please contact the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or online condolences may be directed to www.defiorefuneral.com
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Scott, I am so sorry for your loss.
Scott, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Thanks to Lee for her kindness and for staying in touch over the years. Best wishes and sympathy for all of the family. Lewis (Uncle Lew)
Melissa, I am so sorry your mom has passed away. She and I were such good friends and I was just talking lovingly about her yesterday. I will miss her and our long lunches at Olive Garden or Magiano's. Love to you and your family.
On behalf of the Kaneland Cross Country Family, we pay our deepest condolences and respects to the Nevenhoven family on the loss of your mother and grandmother. Many hugs sent your way. Coach C
I wish the family well. She was one of my best friends and will be missed…
On behalf of the Kaneland Cross Country Family, we pay our deepest condolences and respects to the Nevenhoven family on the loss of your mother and grandmother. Many hugs sent your way. Coach C
I wish the family well. She was one of my best friends and will be missed…
Lee was truly a special lady. She leaves us with so many great memories. Her newsy letters in her Christmas cards were always wonderful to read. To all of her family I extend my sympathies. Memories of her and Walt bring smiles.