Arla (Penny) Brown
August 11, 1947 ~ September 14, 2022
Arla and Nicholas’ memorial service will be livestreamed below at 2 pm, Friday, September 23, 2022
Arla “Penny” Mae Brown, 75, passed away September 14, 2022 at Halstad Care Center, Halstad, MN formerly of Leonard, ND.
Penny was born August 11, 1947 to Arnold and Audrey Nelson. She grew up in Fargo and graduated from Central High School before graduating in 1965. Penny worked as a nurses aid at St. Luke’s Hospital, Fargo. She married Cleo brown May 16, 1970 and they made their home in Leonard, ND where they raised their four children. She was active in the community clubs and also was a member of the Leonard First Responders. She will be missed by many.
Penny is survived by her children, Corey Brown, Jodie Brown; two grandsons; sister, Joan Nelson; brothers, Don (Karen), Arvon (Diana), David (Theresa); sister-in-law, Patricia Porgorzelski; and many nieces and nephews.
Penny was preceded in death by her parents, Arnold and Audrey Nelson; husband, Cleo Brown; daughter, Jaime Brown; son, Nicholas Brown; and several in-laws.
A special thanks for the care Penny received at Halstad Care Center and Hospice of the Red River Valley.
Services
Visitation - Friday: September 23, 2022 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Fredrikson-Boulger Funeral Chapel, Kindred ND
5345 165 Ave SE.
Kindred ND,
Funeral Service - Friday: September 23, 2022 2:00 pm
Fredrikson Boulger Funeral Chapel
5345 SE 165 Ave
Kindred, ND 58051
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Rest In Peace my dear friend and I miss you
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you celebrate your Mom’s life. We have fond memories of your family.
Thank you
Rest In Peace Penny.Miss you.
Thank you for your kind words she will be missed
Jodie, My dearest sympathy on the loss of your mother. Gone way too soon.
Thank you
Jodie and Corey, I’m so sorry to hear about your Mom. We shared many fun times teaching Preschool CCD at St Leo’s, lots of conversations, stories, laughs, and tears throughout the years. May all the wonderful memories of your Mom bring you comfort, peace, and strength during this time. Rest in peace, my dear friend.
Thank you Jeanne
Laura Lee,Joseph Pogorzelski,Stephanie and GeoffBrigGeneral)Normanand nieces and nephews.You always were so good to us.
So sorry to hear about Penny’s passing she was a nice lady. I am a nurse at Fraser and cared for your brother Nick every day for 8 years. We miss Nick’s smile and his energy, he will always be in our minds and heart.
Sending Sympathy to your family.
Kris Baumann