Peggy Marie Smith Brown

Peggy Marie Smith Brown
March 16, 1941 – June 6, 2026

Peggy S. Brown, 85, died June 6, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Visitation was June 9, 2026, and June 10, 2026, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS, with Dr. Jeff Holland officiating.
Peggy “Gee” Brown was born on March 16, 1941, in Tylertown, to Wilsie Smith and N.L. Smith. She earned a Reading Specialist degree from the University of Southern Mississippi and dedicated her life to education. She began her teaching career in the Washington Parish School System and later retired as a Reading Specialist with the Louisiana State Dept. of Education.
Peggy was an active member of the Franklinton, Louisiana community serving as the mayors wife for many years before relocating to Brandon, MS. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, cooking, and creating a warm and welcoming home for family and friends. Her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren and beloved granddogs.
She was a faithful member of Pinelake Church and an active participant in the Truth Seekers Sunday School Class.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Deborah Walker and Richard Walker of Brandon, MS; sons and a daughter and son-in-law, Dr. Earle R. Brown Jr. and Sherri Brown of Franklinton, LA; and son, Frank and Nancy Brown of Baton Rouge, LA; five grandchildren and spouses; Kelli and Will McLaughlin, Casey Walker, Barrett and Christi Brown, Matthew and Kelsey Brown, Daniel Brown; three great-grandchildren; and sister-in-law; Francis Smith of Tylertown.
She was proceeded in death by her husband, Earle R. Brown Sr.; parents, Wilsie Smith and N.L. Smith; brother, Billy Ray Smith, and daughter, Teresa Simpson.
Pallbearers were Will McLaughlin, Will Mallette, Chris Mallette, Cody Walker, Greg Mallette, and Jeff Carey.