Annette Brown, age 86, of Harpster, Ohio, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023, at her home in rural Harpster.
Annette was born on November 26, 1937 in Marysville, Ohio, to John F. and Selma E. (Laird) Crider, both of whom are deceased. She married Robert H. “Bob” Brown on April 7, 1956, and he passed away on December 23, 2001.
She is survived by her children, Peggy Sexton of Kenton, Patrick Brown of Harpster, Brian (Jennifer) Brown of Ostrander, and John Brown of Harpster. 5 grandchildren, Tim (Jessica) Wilkins, Jason (Regina) Brown, Kristen (Jordan Rouch) Brown, Jessica (Cam) McCown, and Beau (Teesha) Brown, along with 15 great grandchildren.
Annette is also survived by 2 sisters, Jeanette Heideman, her twin sister, of Dillsburg, Pennsylvania, and Betty DeGood of Marysville.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sisters JoAnn Brown and Irene Haycocks, and a daughter in law, Teresa Brown.
Annette was a homemaker, and worked alongside of her husband Bob, for 35 years training horses. She also had worked as a courier for 1st Citizens National Bank, and also in the deli at A&A Grocery in Upper Sandusky.
She was a member of the U.S. Trotting Association, The Ohio Harness Horseman’s Association.
For hobbies Annette enjoyed doing puzzles, crocheting, going to watch her family at various horse races, and spending time and following her grandchildren in their various activities.
Services for Annette Brown will be held at 1:00pm Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at the Lucas Batton Funeral Home in Upper Sandusky. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Visitations will be held on Tuesday, from 1-3pm and 5-7pm at the Lucas Batton Funeral Home in Upper Sandusky.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Wyandot Memorial and can be sent to Lucas Batton Funeral Home, 476 S. Sandusky Ave., Upper Sandusky, Ohio, 43351.
Online condolences may be sent to www.lucasbatton.com.