Barbara Lee Brown

Barbara Brown age 79, passed away at her home surrounded by family on December 24,2024. Barbara Lee Bruno was born on January 14, 1945 in Concho, OK to Mike Bruno and Era Mae Bruno (Peery). Her family relocated to Arizona shortly after she was born, Barbara grew up there and called it home until returning to Oklahoma in 1975. She met a young man named Bill Brown, and they quickly fell in love. Barbara and Bill were married on November 14, 1976 and made their home of 48 years east of Lexington. From this marriage they were blessed with one daughter, Dana, a granddaughter Autumn, and one great-granddaughter GraceLynn. Barbara held several jobs over the years, before retiring she was a manufacturing technician for Central Plastics. When she wasn’t working, she loved being outdoors. Barbara kept beautiful flower gardens, and enjoyed watching the wildlife like deer and hummingbirds visit her yard. She had a deep loved for the Lord and attended Rose Hill Church since 1983. Barbara often helped with events at the church, and loved reading her bible by the fire at home. She was especially proud of her Native American heritage and took part in numerous tribal activities. Seasonal feasts, pow-wows, and gatherings held by the Pottawatomie Nation were always special to her. She found beauty in God’s creation everywhere she went. Barbara was known for collecting rocks, and never missed the chance to take a drive and see the beautiful fall foliage every year. She was beloved wife, mother, and grandmother who will be dearly missed. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents Mike and Era Bruno, and her siblings Francis Lackey, Zona Smith, Bill “Chief” Bruno, Carl Bruno, and Tom Bruno. She is survived by her husband, Bill Brown of the home. Her daughter Dana Brown and fiancé Shawn Hoover of Wanette, her granddaughter Autumn Brown and boyfriend Gage Crook of Wanette, and great granddaughter GraceLynn Brown. Her three sons Randy Scarberry of Seminole, OK, Ronnie Scarberry of Sallisaw, OK, and Thomas Scarberry of Purcell, OK. She also leaves behind her siblings Leon Bruno and wife Veta of Harjo, OK Anthony Bruno of Camp Verde, AZ, and Mary Halterman of Tecumseh, OK. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 am Tuesday December 31, 2024 at Little’s Chapel, Wilson-Little Purcell with burial to follow at Chappel Hill Cemetery in Lexington.

Barbara Lee Brown

January 14, 1945 - December 24, 2024