Celia Marguerite Brown Obituary (1920 - 2016)

Celia Marguerite Brown, 96, of Blue Mound, IL went to join her family and friends in Heaven on Thursday, May 19, 2016. A memorial service to celebrate Marguerite's life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 23, 2016 at Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home, Blue Mound with Pastor Randy Myers officiating. The family will receive friends for a time of visitation one hour prior to the service on Monday. Marguerite will be laid to rest next to her husband Arthur in Grove City Cemetery, Mt. Auburn. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to Blue Mound United Methodist Church or Blue Mound Order of the Eastern Star. Marguerite was born on April 13, 1920 in Springfield, IL, the daughter of Elmer and Grace (Baughman) Ferre of Edinburg, IL. She married J. Arthur Brown on July 1, 1938 in Kentucky. As a hairdresser, she owned and operated Marguerite's Beauty Salon in Blue Mound for over 40 years. She was a member of Blue Mound United Methodist Church and a 50+year member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Chapter 327 Blue Mound. Marguerite leaves her daughter: Brenda Cook of Sullivan, IL; grandson: Kevin Cook and his friend Theresa of Blue Mound, IL; great granddaughter: Courtney Bennett of Decatur, IL; several nieces and nephews. She will be sadly missed, but with fond memories, by her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, infant son: James Dale, sisters: Dorothy Phares and Doris Reed and her son-in-law: Stan Cook. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com.