Edith L. Brown, age 89, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2016. 

The daughter of John & Lillian (Rogan) Dodson, she was born on May 23, 1927 in Maywood, IL. Edith was raised in the greater Chicago area, and called Grand Rapids home for nearly 60 years. 

She was preceded in passing by her beloved husband, John Brown Sr. 

Edith is survived by her son, John (Margaret) Brown Jr., daughter, Mary Ann Yaeger; grandchildren, John (Sara) Brown III, Heather (Chris) Sack, Tyler (Gina) Yaeger, Lauren (Bridger) Pierce; and four great grandchildren, August & Amelie Sack, and Eric & Marc Pierce.