Betty Jean Brown Obituary
The passing of Betty Jean Brown (Gallipolis, Ohio) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on January 8, 2026 at the age of 93. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Betty Jean Brown to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Homer Phillips and Josephine Phillips (May); her siblings, Frank Phillips and Faye Phillips; Joseph D. Maples.
She is survived by: her daughters, Debbie Maples, Carolyn Nicholson (Bill) of Middleport, Ohio and Deborah Duggan (Brian) of Mill Valley, California; her sister Margie Reynolds of Lexington; her nephew Tim Reynolds (David) of Lexington, Kentucky.; her spouse Jimmie G. Brown; her stepchildren, Chris Brown (Melody) of Bidwell, Ohio, Keith Brown (Deana) of Bidwell, Ken Brown (Carolyn) of Ashland, Ohio, Kim Brunton (Rick) of Gallipolis, Ohio and Karen Adams (Joe Horsley) of Gallipolis, Ohio; her sister Pat; and her pet Prince. She is also survived by nine grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; and three great-great, grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Monday, January 12th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Willis Funeral Home (12 Garfield Ave, Gallipolis, OH 45631). A funeral service was held on Monday, January 12th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the same location.
