Barbara Jean Clauss Brown

Barbara Clauss Brown, 81, passed away peacefully Monday, January 13, 2014 at Siler City Center. Formerly of Sanford, she is survived by her daughter, Shawn Poe and husband Darrell of Bear Creek. Sons, Floyd Arnold Brown, Jr. of Chandler, AZ and Todd Brown of Sanford; sister, Carole C. Cauble and husband Robert of San Antonio, TX; brother, Raymond L. Clauss and wife, Faye of Floresville, TX; grandchildren, Jennifer Holder of Bear Creek, Christin Poe of Greensboro, Brittany Poe of Raleigh, Delaney Brown of Chandler, AZ and Brent Brown of Carthage; great-grandchildren Shelby and Preston Holder of Bear Creek. She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd A. "Brownie" Brown and sister, Dorothy C. Avery of San Antonio, TX. A native of San Antonio, TX, Mrs. Brown was a teacher and later a realtor in Sanford. A memorial service will be held to celebrate her life at 11 a.m., Saturday, January 18, 2014 at Sandy Branch Baptist Church, Bear Creek. Visitation with a meal will immediately follow the service in the church activity building and other times at the home of Darrell and Shawn Poe, 467 Sandy Branch Church Road, Bear Creek. Memorials may be made to Sandy Branch Baptist Church "Fuel Up" Program (provides food for children in need), 715 Sandy Branch Church Road, Bear Creek, NC 27207. Online condolences may be made at www.pughfuneralhome.com.