Marlene M. Brown, 75, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2009 from heart failure. Marlene was a retired school teacher, coach, principal, and, school administrator for Wichita Public Schools, U.S.D. 259. She retired in 1994 after 37 years of service. She was also a devoted sports fan, especially the Yankees.
Marlene was preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Mae Brown.
She is survived by several cousins including Robert Hall, Haysville, Kathy Beard, Wichita, Tim Hall, Marshall, Texas, and her beloved Bichon Frize, Molly and many friends.
A Celebration of Life Event is scheduled for 5-8 p.m. Thursday, November 5, 2009 at Wichita The Botanica Gardens, Terrace Room, 701 N. Amidon. To honor the life of Marlene, memorial contributions should be directed toward either Wichita The Botanica Gardens, 701 N. Amidon, Wichita, Kansas, 67203, or, Bogue Animal Hospital-West, 429 N. Maize Road, Wichita, Kansas 67212. To share stories about the life of Marlene, please visit oldmissionmortuary.com. Old Mission Mortuary is handling all arrangements.