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Phyllis Brown

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Phyllis A. Brown, 79, died at 1:45 p.m. on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. She was born July 2, 1937 in Hartford, IL the daughter of Philip and Lura (Sumner) Hendricks. She was a long-time member of Abundant Life Community Church, where she served as a Sunday school teacher, choir member, women’s ministries, prayer chain organizer, and communion bread baker. She retired from the Village of Hartford Water Department as a Clerk. She was married to Leslie Brown and he preceded her in death in August 11, 1985. Surviving are two sons; Rob Brown (Renee) of Hartford and Rick Brown (April) of Alton, and Charles Davidson of East Alton whom she considered a son, six grandchildren; Michael Brown, Matthew Brown, Rebecca Smith (Michael), Mark Brown, Noah Brown and Amanda Brown, and Charles’ children: Tony Davidson (Francesca) and Amanda Davidson (Brody) and their son, Hudson Henningsgard, one brother; Charles “Charlie” Hendricks (Shirley) of Hartford. Visitation will be from 4:00-8:00 p.m. on Friday, December 30, 2016 at Abundant Life Community Church in Alton where funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 31, 2016 with Reverend Roy Rhodes Officiating. Burial will be at Upper Alton Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Abundant Life Community Church. Additional information and online guest book may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com


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