Louella Y. “”Bonnie”” Brown

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Louella “Bonnie” Y. Brown, 79, Warren, died at 3:00 a.m., Saturday, February 6, 2016 at Heritage Pointe, Warren. She was born in Ceredo, WV to the late Wallace R. and Mary Ruth (Sullivan) Billups. She married Eddie Brown in August of 1957, and he survives.

Bonnie was a production worker for RCA. She sang in the Promise Land Singers Quartet, and volunteered for Hospice. She was famous for her fudge and cooking, and enjoyed walking and crocheting. Bonnie’s passion in life was living an exemplary life for her children, based on love, service, and biblical principles.

Survivors include her husband, Eddie; children, Larry Brown, Westfield, Jeff (Mary) Brown, Indianapolis, Deana (Buck) Simpkins, Marion, and Tracey (Staci) Brown, Warren; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother, Charles (Sally) Billups; and sister, Margaret Johnson.

In addition to her parents, Bonnie was preceded in death by her brother, Wallace Billups, Jr. and sister, Lydia Walker.

Friends and family may call from 4-8 p.m., on Wednesday, February 10, 2016, at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN.

Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m., on Thursday, February 11, 2016, at the funeral home with Rev. Tom Mansbarger officiating. Burial will follow at Marion National Cemetery, Marion.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hephzibah Children’s Home, 6601 Zebulon Rd., Macon, GA 31220-7606, or First Baptist Church, 204 E. South A St., Gas City, IN 46933.

Online condolences may be made at www.nswcares.com.

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