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Elizabeth Ann Winkel Brown
21 Apr 1955 – 1 May 2022
| Birth | 21 Apr 1955 |
| Death | 1 May 2022 |
| Cemetery | Tennessee Colony Cemetery Tennessee Colony , Anderson County , Texas , USA |
| Added by | McKenzie-Roberts on 04 May 2022 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/239412208 |
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Ann Brown, age 67, of Palestine, Texas, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2022 in Palestine, Texas. She was born in Palestine, Texas on April 21, 1955 to parents, John A. Winkel and Ernestine (McKenzie) Winkel. Funeral service will be held at 10AM on Friday, May 6, 2022 at Evangelistic Temple. Burial will follow at Tennessee Colony Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6PM to 8PM on Thursday, May 5, 2022 at Herrington/ Land of Memory Funeral Home. Ann Winkel Brown (Nana) was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She left this world suddenly on Sunday, May 1, 2022 at the age of 67. Ann was born on April 21, 1955 to J. A. and Ernestine Winkel in Palestine, Tx. She was baptized at a young age at the Tennessee Colony Church. Nana was welcomed into Heaven with open arms by her Lord and Savior; her parents, J.A. and Ernestine Winkel; son, John Costlow; sister of the heart, Nell Pickle Alexander; brother, Tony Winkel; and sister-in-law Shelia Davis. Ann was raised on a dairy farm in Tennessee Colony, TX. She enjoyed the cattle and working alongside her daddy and being outdoors. She then attended Sam Houston State University and obtained her Bachelor of Education, where she went on to teach at Cayuga Elementary School. While teaching Ann welcomed her oldest child, John and immediately knew her calling was to be a stay at home mom. She also joined her Daddy in the construction industry. After having her two daughters, Mary and Cortney, she devoted her life to her children. She was the most loving and amazing mother. Her biggest accomplishment was being the "best" mother a child could have. She spent her life giving to others. Mama never missed a school event, party or having homemade rice crispy cookies the 1st day of school. Her legacy of mercy, grace and true love will live on through her children and grandchildren for many generations to come. Even though Ann was a mother to only three children she loved spending time in the kitchen creating delicious meals for many other children in the community to enjoy. Her love for cooking showed with many nights of a full table. Nana loved to travel, enjoyed watching her grandchildren play sports, being the biggest fan and mentor to her two daughters and taking care of Delby. Being a wife to Delbert was her passion and she loved every minute of it. Nana was a simple woman made up of pure love. Ann's most treasured title was "Mama" and "Nana". Her children and grandchildren meant the world to her. Nana was a kind and caring person that never met stranger. She loved watching her children and grandchildren throughout each accomplishment in their lives. They lit up her world. Besides Mama and Nana, Ann was known by many as boss. She owned a construction company for more than 40 years and recently opened The Flower Shop in Palestine, TX. The Flower Shop was a ministry and her way to give back after the loss of her son, John. Her employees and businesses were a testimony to her character. Those missing Nana include her husband of 18 years, Delbert W Brown; daughter, Mary Walker and husband JD, and Cortney LeGard and husband Jeramy; sisters, Tobin Winkel, and Wanda Martin; brother Todd Winkel and wife Kelli. Grandchildren MacKenzie, Meredith, and Maddox LeGard, Grayson Walker, and Kaitlin, Kole, Chloe and Carter Costlow. Stepdaughter Erika Brown and grandson Cameron Brown. Sisters-in-law, Loyie Winkel, Dorthine Sledge, Vivian Dawson, Reta Elverton and husband Willie, Mary Dennis and husband Ken and Ellilian Elveton. Brothers-in-law Mack Brown and wife Maxine, George Brown and wife Elnoria and Mike Brown. And numerous nieces, nephews and many life-long friends. Ann was a strong, genuine, and courageous women who endured many trials throughout her life. So she raised her children to do the same. Her children appreciate the patience and understanding she always gave them. Pallbearers are Bruce Allen, Kole Costlow, Corey Davis, Jeramy LeGard, Maddox LeGard, Gene Martin, Grayson Walker and JD Walker. Please come and join the family of Ann Brown to pay tribute to the wonderful and beautiful life lived at Herrington Land of Memory in Palestine, Texas on Thursday, May 5th, 2022 from 6 to 8 pm. Funeral services are as follows: Friday, May 6th, 2022 at 10 a.m. Evangelistic Temple 3011 Texas Loop 256 Palestine, Texas 75803 Burial at Tennessee Colony Cemetery
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