Betty Edwards Brown

Betty Edwards Brown passed away peacefully on November 6, 2026.

She was born on October 25, 1928, to Eunice M. Edwards and Lewis J. Edwards. She was raised in Danville, Virginia and graduated from George Washington High School.

Betty married the love of her life, Everett S. Brown on June 10, 1948. They had three daughters - Judith Beam (Keith) from Mechanicsville, VA, Betty Nash from Brandon, MS, and Karen Stone (Steve) from Danville all of whom survive. She had 6 grandchildren who she dearly loved. Shawn Stone, Peyton Lassiter, Jason Nash, Derek Nash, Sarah Duncan, and Ryan Stone. Five great grandchildren, and two special nephews, Ben Brown and William Brown (Kelly).

Betty worked at L. Herman Dept. Store and later worked as the secretary of Lee Street Baptist Church where she was a lifelong member. She loved to bake cakes and share them with her family, friends and neighbors. She got so good that she made many wedding cakes for family members and caterers in Danville. She also loved her flower garden and her bird feeders.

Betty was predeceased by her parents, her aunt Gracie Franklin and her cousins R.L. and Jimmy Franklin who were like brothers to her. She was also predeceased by her husband of 55 years and her son-in-law H.T. Nash Jr.

The family would like to thank all the staff at Roman Eagle for their excellent care and love that she was given.

Graveside services will be held Thursday, November 12, at 2 pm at Highland Burial Park in Danville, with the Reverend Ryan Riley officiating. After the graveside, the family can be visited, and at other times at the home of Karen and Steve Stone.