Zada Marie Brown was born December 29, 1927 in Osceola, Missouri to Wesley and Neva (Burrow) Wheeler. She went on to her heavenly home November 9, 2020 at the Community Springs Care Center in El Dorado Springs, Missouri.
She graduated from Osceola High School in 1946 and attended college in Warrensburg, Missouri. Zada taught school in rural Osceola until marrying her high school sweetheart, Charles Morris Brown. This union was bless with four children, LaRoy, Jack, Carl and Phyllis. They were married fifty plus years until his death in 2004.
Zada was saved and baptized at an early age. She lived with her family in Urich, Missouri as a child. When she and Charley moved the family out west, they were two of eight founding members responsible for the establishment of the First Baptist Church of Moah, Utah. Upon returning to Missouri they faithfully attended Vista Baptist Church. Zada could always be found working in the church they attended.
She spent many years teaching Sunday School and Bible School in the summer. Her sweet spirit was always a blessing to the children and all who knew her. After some time, she and Charley joined Bear Creek Methodist. They served where they saw a need and where God could be glorified.
After moving back to Missouri and the farm, Charley worked at Clearfield Cheese and then Armco Steel in Kansas City. Zada loved living in the city. She was very involved in Immanuel Baptist in Independence, Missouri.
Zada was a wonderful mother, grandmother, mother-in-law and friend to all. Her helpful hands and loving, caring ways will be missed by all who knew her. The angels are rejoicing as another of God’s servants is welcomed home.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Phyllis Tedrick; one brother, Tom Wheeler; 2 sisters, Artalee Harris and Bonny Gardner.
Zada is survived by her sons, LaRoy Brown and wife Beverly of Lamont, Illinois, Jack and wife Kathy of Osceola, Missouri, Carl of Harrisonville, Missouri; 11 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren; brother, Burleigh Wheeler and wife Doris of Osceola, Missouri; nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.
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donna d houston says
November 12, 2020 at 10:16 amI am sorry to hear of Aunt Zadas passing. My heart will be with her but I won’t be able to attend her funeral. I have a cousin with the virus and am quarantined for two weeks as I was with her when she got it. I always thought Aunt Zada was such a pretty lady and she raised such good children and of course Uncle Charles was my favorite, She led a good life. Donna
Julie (Harris) Brown says
November 12, 2020 at 8:57 pmSending my sympathies to the family of my dear Aunt Zada, she will always be remembered as such a kind and loving Aunt to me❣I cherish the memories of times I was blessed to spent with her and my dearest cousin, Phyllis, at their home in the country, so many happy memories!!
I will love and miss them always❣
LaRoy Brown says
November 13, 2020 at 11:51 pmAnyone who knew her would agree there are no words or fancy phrases that would adequately describe our mother zada Brown.
Mom loved everyone, never put anyone down, always asked how someone was doing and would actually listen to their reply. Mom had the ability to say the right thing to those who were hurting and comfort those who were fighting illnesses and personal battles.
Mom you have earned your reward in heaven and we will never forget your gentle and kind spirit.
Love you forever mom ,you were the greatest !
Your loving sons LaRoy, jack and Carl
Charles LaRoy brown says
November 14, 2020 at 9:31 amAnyone who knew her would agree there are no words or fancy phrases that would adequately describe our mother zada Brown.
Mom loved everyone, never put anyone down, always asked how someone was doing and would actually listen to their reply. Mom had the ability to say the right thing to those who were hurting and comfort those who were fighting illnesses and personal battles.
Mom you have earned your reward in heaven and we will never forget your gentle and kind spirit.
Love you forever mom ,you were the greatest !
Your loving sons LaRoy, jack and Carl
Charles LaRoy Brown says
November 14, 2020 at 10:15 amAnyone who knew her would agree there are no words or fancy phrases that would adequately describe our mother Zada Brown. Mom loved everyone, never put anyone down, always asked how someone was doing and would actually listen to their reply. Mom had the ability to say the right thing too those who were hurting and comfort those who were fighting illnesses and personal battles. Mom you have earned your reward in heaven and we will never forget your gentle and kind spirit. Love you forever mom. You were the greatest!
Your loving sons,
LaRoy, Jack and Carl
Jim Brown says
November 14, 2020 at 1:23 pmShe was the best! Heaven got a good one!!!!!