Patricia Jean Brown

Patricia "Pat" Jean Brown passed away on Wednesday, October 28th, 2026, at the age of 81. Pat was born on Monday, November 13th, 1944.

Pat was a graduate of George Washington High School class of 1963 and dedicated over 20 years of service to the Shipping Department at Dan River Mills before her retirement. She was raised in Schoolfield Church of the Brethren, later leading to her acceptance of Jesus Christ. Known for her talkative spirit and sense of humor, Pat never met a stranger. She had a passion for talking and dancing, bringing light and happiness to all who knew her.

She is survived by her loving sisters, Nancy Brown Scism (Don) and Cindy Attaway McMahan (Wesley), her nieces and nephew, Kristina Sekula, Jacob Scism, and Aimee Moody and several special cousins and their families, daughters, Angela and Georgina, and a dear friend, Joan Powers.

Pat was preceded in death by her parents, Albert Milton Brown and stepmother, Ann, her mother Scharlene Dalton Brown Attaway, stepfather Alton Attaway, her grandmother Ocie Dalton who raised her with much love and guidance, her beloved aunt and uncle Mona D. Powell and Roger Dalton, who she grew up with as a brother and sister, and her niece, Julie Scism.

A graveside service will be held at Schoolfield Cemetery in Danville, VA, on Monday, November 2nd, 2026, at 2:00 pm with Reverend Richard Berkley officiating. The family will receive visitors at the home of Nancy and Don Scism, 156 College Avenue, Danville, VA, 24541.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Danville Pittsylvania County Cancer Association.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Cone Cancer Center-Drawbridge Parkway, Greensboro, SOVAH Health Danville's doctors, nurses, floor 6A, and the emergency room staff for their compassionate and loving care.

The family has entrusted the arrangements to Townes Funeral Home, located at 215 West Main St., Danville, VA. 434-793-1211.