Marie J. Brown

COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Marie J. Brown, of Cookeville, Tennessee, age 91, passed peacefully at Cookeville Regional Medical Center, on October 2, 2024. Marie was born on February 1, 1933, in Beloit, Wisconsin and lived in several states, including Arizona, Wisconsin, Alaska, Illinois, California, Texas and Tennessee. She will be remembered fondly for her welcoming and lively spirit, generosity, devotion to family, and notable contributions to this community.

 After graduating from high school in Wisconsin and collegiate study in Illinois, Marie enjoyed a distinguished career as a railroad officer for the Chicago Northwestern Railroad. Until her retirement in 1987 she demonstrated a strong work ethic and commitment to her career while raising two children as a single mother. Throughout her life, she also maintained a passion for travel, caring for her pets, reading, knitting, and cooking which she shared with her loved ones.

 As an active member of Cookeville First United Methodist Church, Marie possessed a deep faith and fostered a beautiful legacy of kindness and service to others. She enjoyed daily devotions, Bible study, and inspiring others through a daily prayer blog that she maintained for many years. She was also well-known for spoiling her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, offering them not only material assistance but the invaluable gift of quality time and attention.

Marie is survived by her daughter, Cynthia Schueman, and husband David Eller of Cookeville; her brother, Gordon Hanson and wife Jeanine of Leesburg, Florida; her grandchildren, Sarah and Shane Olson of Cookeville; and Charles J. and Julie McCann of Glen Ellyn, Illinois; her great-grandchildren, Isaac and Gabi Marquez; Elijah Olson, Hunter, Jordan, and Payton McCann; and her great-great-grandson, Ozias Akins.

She now joins the departed company of her loving parents, Lyle Oliver and Eleanor Kiesow Hanson; her devoted husband of forty years, Charles Brown; her son, John David Hanson; and her granddaughter, Kesley Marquez whose presence she deeply cherished.

A funeral service to celebrate and honor Marie's life will be held on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at 1:00 PM at the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper, Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 11:30 AM until the time of service. Interment at Cookeville City Cemetery will immediately follow the service, with family and friends serving as pallbearers.

Marie J. Brown leaves behind a legacy filled with love, faith, and cherished memories that will continue to resonate with all those fortunate enough to have known her.

Share condolences and memories of Marie at www.hhhfunerals.com. In lieu of flowers, financial gifts may be donated in her honor to the Cookeville Rescue Mission, Cookeville Animal Shelter, and organizations that support Cookeville Veterans.

The Cookeville Chapel of Hooper, Huddleston & Horner Funeral Homes is in charge of arrangements 931-526-6111.