Martha "Penny" Brown's obituary , Passed away on October 9, 2025 in Virginia Beach, Virginia

Martha "Penny" Brown

April 27, 1929 - October 9, 2025 (96 years old)

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Martha "Penny" Brown's obituary , Passed away on October 9, 2025 in Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home

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Martha "Penny" Brown

April 27, 1929 - October 9, 2025 (96 years old)

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Martha Brown Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Martha Brown (Virginia Beach, Virginia), whose life came to an end on October 9, 2025 at the age of 96, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

In the vast expanse of eternity, may Martha find peace everlasting, cradled in the gentle embrace of the universe. And as we stand on the shores of remembrance, may her legacy inspire us to live each day with purpose, passion, and profound gratitude for the gift of life itself.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Paul L. Penfield, Sr. and Charlotte W. Gilman Penfield; her husband D. Tyner Brown; and her siblings, Eleanor Spencer and Paul Penfield Jr..

She is survived by: her children, Paul Brown (Carol Brown) and Valerie Brown Mertz (Denny Mertz); and her grandsons, Spencer Brown (Holly Reed) and David Brown (Tania K. Brown).

A memorial service will be held on Friday, November 7th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Westminster Canterbury (3100 Shore Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23451).

In lieu of flowers, donations to celebrate her life may be made to the Westminster Canterbury Foundation https://www.wcbay.com or to the Lynnhaven River Now organization. The family has chosen to send donations to Westminster Canterbury FoundationDonate Now (https://www.wcbay.com).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home



Fri

Nov 07

Memorial service

11:00 AM

Westminster Canterbury
3100 Shore Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

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