Merle Ellen Brown, 80, of West Des Moines formerly of Williamson, GA, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 10, 2024. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. July 17, 2024 at McLaren's Resthaven Chapel with a funeral service at 2:30 p.m. at McLarens. Burial will follow at Resthaven Cemetery.
Ellen was born in Atlanta, GA on June 2, 1944 to the late John Paul and Carolyn Norrell. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, drawing and was a big fan of horror films and old movies. Ellen loved shopping at Hobby Lobby and we often lost her in the store. The second we entered the store we would turn around and she was gone! Ellen often spoke of her passion as a beautician and her love of her home state, Georgia. Most of all, Ellen loved her family.
Ellen was preceded in death by her parents, John and Carolyn Norrell of Williamson, GA; aunt, Eleanor Huffman of Griffin, GA; and grandson, Zack Brown of Des Moines, IA. Those left to honor Ellen's memory include her children, Greg Brown, Mike Brown and Paula (Steve) Walker; seven grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and cousins, Sharon (Randy) Boyd, Barbara Harrison Holmes, Cherrie Smith, Sara Evans and Jimmy Norrell.
Memorials may be directed to MercyOne Hospice in Des Moines.
