Her father died when Alice was young. Her strong willed mother raised Alice and her brother, Earnest, on her own. In her early teens, the family settled in Chickasha. There she met Jack Brown, the "Love of her Life". After their storybook high school romance, Alice attended O.C.W before , transferring to O.U., where the cheerleader married her football star on August 1, 1947. Their union brought this world three children, Sally, Susie and John, who cherish their mother's memory and will comfort their father in his loss.
Some say that a life is measured by the friends one keeps. Alice's life was indeed full! She and Jack lived in many places. They met and cultivated lifelong friends in each place.
Alice was a natural comedienne and a true blond. Son, John, will never forget their move to Texas. She was in the passenger seat with a perplexed look on her face, and said, "Jack, that's the fourth sign we've passed that reads 'Little Barrel 1/2 Mile'. Where is that town?" Jack just grinned and shook his head. The kids in the backseat just snickered. Of course, the signs alerted travelers of the LITTER Barrels ahead to keep the highways clean. It was our first encounter with "Don't Mess with Texas."
This beautiful mother was always there for her kids. She was a Girl Scout Leader, Den Mother and Troop Leader for the Scouts...and was always the loudest cheerleader for any of their activities. Sally remembers Mother always made sure they had the absolutely best birthday parties. She made their home and yard the place where all our friends felt at home and free to gather.
Thanksgiving was a special time for her. There was always room at Alice Brown's table for just one more. Often, at her suggestion, they took 'to go' plates to service station attendants and convenience store clerks working on that day. Susie remembers an older man who loaded Alice's groceries. He had nowhere to go Thanksgiving and Alice found a place at her table.
Sally recalls whenever she has an anxious moment or is in a strange situation, her mother's advice to her when she was a young teenager..."Hold up your chin, Stick out your chest, and act like you know what you are doing." Mom's advice never fails!!
Alice was a wonderful Grandmother!
Sean remembers staying up late watching movies with Grandma and how she would come and take care of him when he was sick.
Allison treasures her trips to Chickasha for what Grandma called R&R, baking cakes, junking trips and countless games of Spite and Malice (that Grandpa lovingly called 'Spiteful Alice').
Hollye recalls summer afternoon trips with 'Ashie' to the Chickasha Public Library, bringing home bags full of books to read in the quiet of the 'spare bedroom'.
Nick remembers a huge bass he caught in the tank in Aledo that 'Ashie' cooked and cleaned just for him alone to eat, though 'Jock' kept stealing mouthfuls.
Dylan remembers many games of Candyland played with Grandma.
Kevin was too young to tell his memories, but we know he grows with his Grandma's love.
And all the children cherish the bubble baths in the Chickasha bathtub because Grandma Ashie always used Palmolive dish detergent and it made the biggest bubbles.
We all love Alice Brown and we will all miss our Mother, our Grandmother, and our friend.
But no one will miss her as Jack Brown will miss his Alice.
Survivors: Husband of 59+ years, John D. (Jack) Brown, Jr.; Brother, Col. (ret.) Ernest P. Terrell, Jr. and wife Allene; Daughters, Sally Brown Gilbert, and husband Ray; Susan Brown Dewitt, and husband David; Son, John M. Brown, and wife, Moiri; Grandchildren, Sean McMahon; Allison Brown; Hollye Gilbert; Nicklas Gilbert; Dylan Dewitt; Kevin Dewitt; and many nieces, nephews and many wonderful friends