LaVallen Brown, lovingly known as “Tootie,” passed away at home on October 7, 2026, at the age of 78. She was born on June 10, 1948, in Mena, Arkansas. Her life was marked by deep love, enduring faith, and a heart that made room for everyone.

Tootie was a high school graduate, a caretaker, and a homemaker whose life’s work was rooted in caring for others. She was known as someone who would do anything for anyone, a woman with a big heart full of kindness. She loved the Lord and cherished her Cornerstone church family, drawing strength and joy from her faith throughout her life.

She found happiness in simple and beautiful things, especially watching hummingbirds. Seeing their wings flutter so quickly brought her joy and reflected the gentle wonder she carried within her. Among her greatest blessings was the time she was given after her stroke, which allowed her to see her baby become a mother through the adoption of a precious son. Her love for her grandchildren, Jacie & Zayne was unmistakable. No one could mention her granddaughter or grandson without her beaming with pride, her eyes lighting up with joy.

Tootie also carried a special love story in her heart. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry W. Brown, with whom she shared marriage first in June 1967 and again in May 1996. She was also preceded in death by her parents Lloyd Allen and Lavon Taylor; her infant sister, Lorallen Taylor; her nephew, Shane Long; and her great-niece, Andi Brewer.

She leaves behind a family who will continue to treasure her love and memory. She is survived by her son, Jerry Brown and wife, Patti Brown, of Doddridge, Arkansas; her daughters, Brenna Brown of Mena and Kendra Embry and husband, John of Mena; her granddaughter, Jacie Brown of Fayetteville; and her grandson, Zayne Embry of Mena. She is also survived by her brothers, Lloyd Taylor and wife, Ann of Hatfield, Neil Taylor and wife, Sheila of Potter; her sisters, Ginny Long and husband, JR. of Mena, and D’Anna Beggs and husband, Roger of Hatfield. Each of them carries forward the warmth, strength, and love Tootie gave so freely.

A memorial service for Tootie Brown will be held on October 17, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Cornerstone Pentecostal Church, 1129 U. S. Highway 71, Mena, Arkansas 71953.

Tootie’s life was a testimony of faith, compassion, and devotion to family. She will be remembered for her loving spirit, her generous heart, and the joy she found in the people she loved most. Her memory will remain a blessing to all who knew her.