Christine Allen Brown's Obituary
Graveside services for Mrs. Christine Allen Brown, age 91, of Henderson will be held at 10:00am Monday December 24, 2007 at the Tatum Cemetery. Burial will follow under the direction of the Rader Funeral Home of Henderson.
Mrs. Brown passed away Friday December 21, 2007 at her residence.
Christine was born in the Liberty Community Frog Pond on December 20, 1916. She was the 5th of nine children born to the late Robert Young Allen, Martha Parks Toon Allen. Christine was a lifelong resident of Rusk County, and was raised in Tatum Texas.
She graduated from Tatum High School in 1934. On December 26, 1945 she married Dick Brown and they were married for 53 years until his death in 1998. She was employed by Henderson Memorial Hospital until her retirement.
She was preceded in death by her parents 5 brothers, and 2 sisters.
She is survived by her son Steve Brown and wife Lana of Palestine, daughters Mary Martha Brown of Henderson and Margaret Brown Williams and husband Evan of Austin, sister Jackie Belew of Longview.She is also survived by grandchildren Donna, Amanda, Meredith, and Ellie, and great grandchildren Carson and Mason, and many beloved nieces and nephews.
Christine?s nephews will serve as her pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Tatum Cemetery Association P.O Box 1484, Tatum, Texas 75691
What’s your fondest memory of Christine?
What’s a lesson you learned from Christine?
Share a story where Christine's kindness touched your heart.
Describe a day with Christine you’ll never forget.
How did Christine make you smile?