Diane Brown Obituary

WHITTIER - Diane McElreath Brown, 78, entered heaven under the noonday sun, covered by the prayer of her fifth son, Daniel "Nunu" Brown and her third son, Buzzy Brown, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024, in Tsisgwohi (Birdtown community).
She is dancing before the Lord with her father and mother, renowned Buck Dancer William Cleve "Bill" McElreath and Mary Grace Wilson McElreath. She will be laid to rest in her home mountains of Swannanoa with her parents.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd George Brown Jr.; and great-grandson, Augustus Lee Brown.
She is survived by her sons, Hugh Ryan Brown of Melbourne, Florida, William Anthony (Michelle), Jonathan Michael (Kelly) Brown, Robert Thorpe (Tavish) Brown of Bryson City and Daniel Shane (Pam) Brown of Canton; brother, Mike "Yogi" McElreath of Swannanoa; nephews, Rok and Hawk McElreath of Swannanoa; ten grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Diane was a servant of the Lord, leading missions in Kentucky and West Virginia, Appalachian Lights Ministries and Little Sparrows Ministries respectively, beginning in the nineties and throughout the rest of her life. She saved the lives of many during her mission work, including Diana E. Driver, the nurse who gave her comfort at the end of her life. She was also a beautician at her beloved salon, Steel Magnolias, where she brought beauty and joy to many.
"And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday." Psalm 37:6
A memorial service was held 3 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 18 at Crisp Funeral Home Chapel. The family received friends from 2 to 3 p.m., Sunday at the Funeral Home.