Louverna Mae Brown, age 69, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, January 14, 2024 following a courageous battle with cancer. She was at her home and was surrounded by family and friends.

Born on October 18,1954 in Hinton, WV, she was the daughter of the late Jay and Mary Angeline Steers Taylor.

"Verna Mae", as she was affectionately called by those who knew her, graduated from Hinton High School in 1972.  She obtained her degree as a Licensed Practical Nurse in 1980 and worked at Summers County Continuous Care.  She attended Chestnut Grove Baptist Church.   Verna Mae was very crafty and had a natural talent for creating beautiful floral arrangements.  She enjoyed decorating for weddings, showers, and parties. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family and friends whom she loved with her entire being.

Besides her parents, Verna Mae was preceded in death by one grandchild and one niece, Autumn Taylor Ward.

Survivors left to cherish her memory include her husband of 44 years, James Michael "Mike" Brown; daughter, Shelly Raeann Barnes (Jason) of Buckhannon, VA; son, Michael Todd Brown (Rebecca) of Hinton, WV; four grandchildren, Jacob Woodrum (Megan), Emily and Rebekah Barnes, and Khloeigh Brown; six step-grandchildren, Makaylah Harrah, Paisley, Sutton, Emryn and Georgia McLaughlin and Bentley Fitzko; two great-grandchildren, Julianna and Jace Woodrum; one step great-grandson, Levi Harrah; brother, Anthony Taylor (Rhonda) and nephew, Clinton; five brothers-in-law, Junior (Marie), Kenny (Charlene), Bill (Shirley),  and Larry Brown (Julie); cousins, Tommy Ward (Lucinda), Heidi Richmond (Dustin), and Scott Ward (Danielle), Beverly Hickman (Nathan)  and Raelynn, Clyde Steers (Pam Santana), Joann Cales (Shawn and Seanna), Virgina Cales (Buford) and children, Darell Tincher (Karen) and children, Larry Tincher (Betty) and children, Denvil Tincher, Doug Ames (Sheila) and children, Linda O'Bryan and children, Judy Harless and children,  Doug and Annalou McClure, and Tommy and Christine Adkins.

A special thank you to friends who were with her until the end:  Mark and Sandy Richmond, Jackie and Ruth Gill, Connie Jones, Chuck and Patty Spade, Donna Sparks, Carolyn Keaton, Dorothy Mise, Martha Faukoner, Lawanda Brown, Greg Hill, and Chad Kellan.

Funeral services will be held at Pivont Funeral Chapel in Hinton, WV at 1:00 pm on Thursday, January 18, 2024 with Pastor Benny Allen officiating. Burial will follow at Hilltop Cemetery in Hinton, WV.   Visitation will be on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the funeral home.  Pallbearers will be Clinton Taylor, Jacob Woodrum, Todd Brown, Tyler, Dustin and Landon Richmond, Scotty Ward, and Raymond Edmonds.

In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Autumn Taylor Ward Scholarship Fund associated with the Water Festival at City Hall in Hinton, WV.