1923
2011
Elinor M. Brown, age 87, long time resident of Dayton, Ohio and for the past 5 years a resident with her daughters family in Napoleon, Ohio, died May 10, 2011 at the Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Rev. John Brown. Born August 29, 1923 to the late Lloyd and Ruth (Phillips) Mignerey in Freetown Sierra Leone, West Africa where her parents were missionaries. She graduated from Jackson High School in Jackson, Ohio and Otterbein Collage in Westerville, Ohio, receiving a degree in Music Education. She was a music and elementary teacher, in addition to directing several church and bell choirs while a pastor's wife for 34 years. Elinor also founded and directed the Singing Wives of the West Ohio United Methodist Church. She continued to be active in the church and bell choirs, both as a director and a participant.
She is survived by a brother, Robert Mignerey of West Portsmouth, Ohio and sister, Eileen (Mike) Kiriazis of St. Clair Shores, MI. She also leaves to cherish her memory two sons, John "Mike" of Dayton, Ohio and Tim (Bonney) of Waynesville, NC; two daughters, Peg Brown of Rudolph, Ohio and Carol (Rev. Jim) Castello of Napoleon. She also leaves 8 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren, all of whom will miss their "Meems" dearly.
A Memorial and Celebration of Life Service will be held at 12:00 noon on Friday, May 13, 2011 at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Napoleon. Friends will be received on Friday from 9:00 A.M. until the time of service at the church, with a potluck dinner to follow the service. Elinor requested to be cremated with her ashes interred in Logan, Ohio. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Together We Can Make A Difference Initiatives in Napoleon, Emanuel Lutheran Church or a charity of the donor's choice.
Snyder-Wesche Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.
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May 13, 2011
Marian Kauffman
I am so very sorry I could not get to the visitation or the funeral. I did call Vera but could not get away to bring her. I had hoped we could be there to represent those of us who had been with the Singing Wives from June 1971 to the end. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers today. Peg, be safe on your mission trip to Mexico on Sunday.
May 11, 2011
Jane Herman
I sang with the Singing Wives of Ministers Choir for 28 years, most of the time under Elinor's direction. She was fun, warm, kind, very musically gifted, and a committed servant of the Lord. I was privileged to call her my friend. I am so very sorry for your loss.
May 11, 2011
Mary Stewart
All of you have held a special place in my heart for many years. My sympathy to you all in the loss of your wonderful mother. She has had a busy and fruitful life. You will be with her again in eternity.
May 11, 2011
Joyce (McPherson) Herriott)
My deepest Sympathy is extended to the family. I remember all the fun times I spent with Elinor & Jack, babysitting with the children at home in Derby and at Lakeside.
May 11, 2011
Dick Bode
Rev John (Jack) Brown and wife Elinor and children were the mentors of the MYF youth group at McKendree Methodist Church in the 1950's. They are valued Godly people.
May 11, 2011
Alan Carroll
I remember with great affection the many ways in which Elinor contributed to the musical vitality at St. Andrew UMC, Beavercreek. She was always pleasant to work with and brought great joy to the congregation through the bell choir and as interim choir director. Blessings to all the family as you celebrate her long and productive life. Alan and Jean Carroll, Dayton, OH
May 10, 2011
Our prayers and deepest sympathy are extended to all of the family. Elinor was a very special lady. So glad we were able to visit with her and Peg last summer.
Mary Jane Spung and family
Newark Ohio
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