Nora Brown
September 16, 1933 – June 4, 2023
A graveside service is being planned for Saturday, September 16, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at Lakeview Cemetery, Hillsdale. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, in c/o the funeral home.
Obituary
Age 89, passed away Sunday morning, June 4, 2023. Nora was born in Hillsdale, MI, on September 16, 1933, the daughter of Burton and Vila (Harrington) Carlisle. On September 18, 1970, she married Billy Bob Brown who preceded her in death on November 9, 1992. Nora was an avid gardener. She loved her garden and her roses. She also loved babysitting other people’s children, but especially her own. Nora was a great cook. She will be remembered for caring for others and always putting others before herself. Nora is survived by her children, Susette Holden of Mattawan, Douglas Hughes of Leesburg, FL, Mya (Bob) Cushing of Mattawan, Scharla Hughes of Leesburg, FL, Donald (Paul Ludwig) Hughes of Orlando, FL, Billy D. Brown of Kalamazoo, Bobby Donald Brown of Kalamazoo; former son-in-law, Ted Franks; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sisters, Julie (Charles) Kaiser, Marcia (Virgil) Woodard; brother, Lon (Patti) Carlisle; several nieces and nephews; and many friends. Besides her husband, Nora was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Karla Marble; three brothers and a sister.
Nora (Mom) had a zest for life, vibrant personality that people gravitated to like a magnet, and she dreamed big. She told me many times how she greatly loved all of her children, and extended family. Minnie Mouse held a special place in her heart that was symbolic of her positive outlook on life. I have had the pleasure to know her and love her as my “second Mom” since 1978, more than 45 years. During healthier days gone by, she, her son Don, and I had lots of fun in Kalamazoo, Orlando, and places in between, creating fond memories of our times together. I send heartfelt condolences to each member of her family, and wishes for them to find future comfort and peace from their reflection on fond memories of her. I also extend to all family members warm hugs, sloppy kisses, lots of love, and unbounded hope for happiness to evolve from grief in times ahead.
Nora you were quite a lady, I will always have fond memories with you. I met you through your daughter Karla when I was very young and at the age of 19 I married your daughter. Though our marriage wasn’t a long one you were always kind to me and treated me as one of your own. May you rest in peace now for you have finished your work here.
Grandma, I am glad that I got to see you and hold your hand for awhile before you passed!! I enjoyed being able to tell you how much I love you and give you kisses! I DEEPLY MISS YOU and always will miss you, but you are in a better place now! I cry everyday because I miss you, however you are not suffering anymore! Anyway I am just remembering all the good times we had together and will miss having more. I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART AND SOUL, GRANDMA!! Hugs and kisses until we meet again!🤗🥰❤️. I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!❤️💕
This is only goodnight, my sweet angel, but never goodbye. You will live on in my heart and in the hearts of so many others who knew you forever. You’re missed every day and you’re remembered every hour. Stand tall in the amazing grace and eternal love of our heavenly father, Jesus Christ. In no time at all we will be together again. Rest well, mom. I will love you always and always.
So sorry for your loss..She was so sweet and kind.A very bright light to everyone she met and a glowing light to all she loved