Garnet Anna Mae Brown

Garnett Anna Mae Brown, 91, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully at home with her family by her side, Friday, November 6, 2026 at 4:11 p.m.

Anna was born April 14, 1935 in Galesburg, the daughter of Fred G. and Martha C. (Crowder) Clark. She married Charles W. Brown on November 24, 1956 at the First United Methodist Church. Charlie preceded her in death on October 6, 2015.

Surviving Anna are her children, Michael C. Brown, Kimberly (Dewey) Brackett, and Marc W. Brown all of Galesburg; her grandchildren, Katie L Brown of Galesburg, Derek W. Brackett of Miami, Florida, Megan E. Brackett of Chicago, Illinois, Lucas W. Brown, Matthew A. Brown, and Sarah E. Brown all of Galesburg; two great grandsons, Lincoln and Ledger; and a sister in law, Janet Clark of Galesburg.

Preceding Anna in death are her parents, husband, five brothers, brothers, Fred, Eugene, Charles, Robert, and Marvin; and two sisters, Mildred Irene in infancy and Thema Louise Clark.

Anna graduated from Galesburg High School in 1954 and worked for 33 years at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in the pharmacy.

Anna loved her family dearly and enjoyed the many trips she went on with her daughter and grandkids.

May her soul find eternal rest, and may her sweet spirit continue to shine brightly in the presence of the Divine.

Cremation will be accorded. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 14, 2027 at East Linwood Cemetery, Galesburg. Arrangements have been entrusted to Watson Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory, Galesburg. Memorial contributions may be made to the OSF Motherhouse, 1175 ST. Francis Lane, East Peoria, IL 61611 or Knox County Humane Society. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.watsonthomas.com.