Irene Hamm Brown Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Irene Hamm Brown, age 76 of 3609 Highway 93, Sparta, NC passed away Monday, January 16, 2017 at her residence. She was born May 25, 1940 in Carroll County, Virginia to the late Arvie C. and Edna Caudill Hamm. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by one brother, Robert Hamm; three sisters, Betty Mae Wood, Faye Wagner, Ann Cox. Irene loved her community and was always willing to help anyone in need. She is survived by her husband, Ralph “Bud” Brown of the home; three brothers, Will Hamm and wife Polly, Welter Hamm and Charlie Hamm all of Sparta; one sister, Ethel Francis and husband Jerry of Sparta; her special caregiver and sister-in-law, Linda Hornung of Sparta; special brother-in-law, Charles Earp of Sparta; special friends, David and Cora Joines of Sparta; a host of cousins, nieces and nephews also survive. There will be no formal services. The family requests no food be brought to the home please. The family would like to extend special thanks to the staff of Medi-Home Hospice of Alleghany. Grandview Memorial Funeral Home is proudly serving the Brown family and if you wish, online condolences may be submitted to the family at www.grandviewfuneralhome.com.

Irene Hamm Brown

May 25, 1940 - January 16, 2017