Mrs. Weona Ruth Trussell Brown's Obituary
Funeral Service for Mrs. Weona Ruth Trussell Brown, 69, of Opelika, Alabama, will be Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at 2:00 pm at Sardis United Methodist Church. Rev. Stephen King will officiate. Burial will follow in the Sardis United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Langley Funeral Home.
Mrs. Brown passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2019 at Emory University Hospital after a brain aneurysm. She was born on September 27, 1949 in Tallassee, Alabama to Robert E. Trussell and Margie Smith Trussell. She was a lifelong member of Sardis United Methodist Church in Dadeville and active with Pine Grove Baptist Church in Camp Hill.
Mrs. Brown was a proud graduate of Camp Hill High School, Class of 1967. She then completed her Associate's Degree at Alex City Junior College. She retired from the State of Alabama after 42 years of service. In the late 70's Weona had a role as Sally Field's stand in for the movie Norma Rae. They loved her so much they asked her to play the role as the hot dog vendor as well. Her passions in life were The Lord, Bible studies, where she grew up in the Pine Grove/Camp Hill area “up country”, Opelika Bulldogs as a majorette mom, Camp Hill High School, thimbles, books and reading, and trinkets and doo-dads. Mrs. Brown loved her family (especially being “Nana”) and friends dearly and cherished her relationships with all them. She enjoyed so much keeping up with everybody on facebook and telling everyone how much she loved them.
She is survived by her husband, David Earl Brown of Opelika; daughter, Stephanie Pinckard (Kyle); grandchildren, Christopher, Meredith, Lucas and Ann Russell Pinckard, all of Boaz; her cat, Honey, and numerous family members and close friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Memorial contributions may be made to Sardis United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, at P.O. Box 162, Notasulga, AL 36866.
Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.langleyfuneralhome.com.
Langley Funeral Home in Camp Hill is in charge of the arrangements.
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