Sarah Brown

Brevard
Sarah Arrowood Brown, 90, of Brevard passed away Sunday, December, 1, 2013 at The Oaks of Brevard.
She was born January 20, 1923 in Andrews, NC to the late Pearlie and Bessie Almond Arrowood. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Bob Brown, Sr. a brother, Wayne Arrowood and two sisters; Gladys Arrowood and Zinna Mae Arrowood.
Survivors include: two daughters; Susie Landreth and husband John Leroy of Brevard and Jean Cabe and husband Tom of Penrose, NC, two sons; Bob Brown and wife Gustina of Brevard and Ronnie Brown and wife Barbara of Brevard, one sister; Maxine Bates of Welcome, NC. Sarah was a doting "Nanny" to 14 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. She was called "Aunt Sarah" by numerous nieces and nephews. In addition, she is survived by countless life long neighbors and friends who will miss her kind, generous and fun loving spirit.
A member of East Fork Baptist Church, Sarah enjoyed the old time hymns, which she had learned to play on the piano as a young girl. While at The Oaks of Brevard, she entertained herself and the other patients playing her favorite hymns on a keyboard. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the M.S.U. staff at the Oaks of Brevard for the loving care she received for the last 21/2 years.
Please join the family in a "Celebration of Sarah's Life" on Sunday, December 15, 2013 at the Moore Funeral Home at 4:30 PM. Visitation will be from 2:30 PM until 4:30 PM with the memorial service immediately following. A private burial was held earlier this week at Blue Ridge Gardens of Memory in Pisgah Forest.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing to honor Sarah, please consider donations to one of the following: Transylvania County Hospice, P.O. Box 2440, Brevard, NC 28712, or American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22313 or Alzheimer's Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Ave., 7th floor, New York, NY 10001 or East Fork Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 576, Rosman, NC 28772.
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Moore Funeral Home & Cremation Services are caring for the family.