Doris Lorraine Brown, 76 years old of La Porte, IN, died Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at her home in LaPorte surrounded by her loving family.
She was born March 10, 1935 in Detroit, MI, Daughter of the late LeRoy E. and Mary Estella (Ausman) Kee.
She was married on June 20, 1954 in Greentown, IN to Jacob Brown who survives.
Doris worked as a School Bus Driver, and also an activities director for the Swanson Center. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, gardening, and reading. She was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church.
Also surviving are daughters: Karen M. Brown of Chicago, Katherine S. (Daniel) Johnson of Valparaiso, Kristine L. (Michael) Flanagan of LaPorte; sons: Kevin L. Brown of LaPorte, Kurt E. (Sue) Brown of LaPorte, five grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, one great grandchild; three step great grandchildren; sisters: Phyllis (George) Mizer and Marilyn Wade; sister-in-law: Alice Travis and many friends that were like family and wonderful neighbors.
She was preceded in death by parents, sister: June Truitt and grandson: Jacob Yoder.
There will be a Celebration of Life Memorial Service held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, April 29, 2011 at Cutler Funeral Home with Rev. Dennis Meyer officiating. There will be a time of visitation on Friday from 12:00 PM until the time of service at Cutler Funeral Home.
Contributions may be made to her favorite charity, the St. Jude Childrens Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1905.
Please sign the online register book at www.cutlerfuneral.com