Kathy Brown

Kathleen Marie Plunkett Brown 84, October 21, 1938 of Las Vegas, Nevada journeyed to Heaven on July 6, 2023. Kathy was attended by her daughters Erin and KC in her final days. She was preceded in death by her husband Joe Brown, son Joel Brown, brothers Tom and Jim, and parents Eileen and Roy Plunkett.

An amazing Mom to six kids, 3 in Vegas, Erin Crume (Scott), KC Gibson (Mike), Joel Brown (deceased) Wendy and 3 from Michigan, Craig Brown-Borden (Pat), Curtis Brown (Vickie), Paul Brown (Karen). She boasted of her magnificent crew of 11 grandkids and 12 great grandkids.

She graduated from Dominican University in Michigan with a nursing degree. Her college roommate, Mary, advised her the way to get a good man was to take golf lessons. And low and behold she met the love of her life, Joe, “Hole in One” Brown. Which coincidentally Kathy owns her own hole in one title. She married Joe in Michigan and headed West to Las Vegas with 3 kids and a dog in tow.

Kathy proceeded to dedicate her career to University Medical Center for the next 30 years. UMC co-workers fondly referred to her as “Mother Superior” or “ Downtown Kathy Brown who gets things done!”

She enjoyed all her family gatherings and life events. Her passions included cruising the world with her friend of 46 years, Judy Wehenkle, and discovering vineyards and the fine art of grapes with her friend and neighbor Paula Di Fulvio.

Kath was a devout parishioner of St. Francis de Sales where she attended mass daily. She will be loved and missed by all she shared her happy life with.

A funeral mass will be held at St. Francis de Sales on Thursday, July 20, 2023 at 3:00 pm. Donations can be made to St. Francis de Sales.