Gwendolyn Marie Padgett Simmons Brown, age 84, of Cassville, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at Roaring River Health and Rehabilitation of Cassville. Daughter of Clyde and Erma Elizabeth (Stumpff) Padgett, Marie was born on August 7, 1938, into the Clio community of Jenkins, Missouri. Marie would go on graduate high school in 1957, and later married Paul Simmons, who preceded her in death. On January 17, 1995, in Miami, Oklahoma, she was united in marriage to Maurice "Johnny" Brown; who preceded her in death in December 2014.

Marie's greatest joy in life was her family, spending her years as a devoted homemaker. Marie was a supporter of the Cassville Wildcats and a fan of the St. Louis Cardinals. Marie enjoyed attending sporting events, and bowling. An outdoor lover, Marie also enjoyed fishing and gardening in her free time. Marie was a dear woman who will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Survivors include stepsons David Brown, of Lee's Summit, Missouri, Tim Brown, and his wife Leesa, of Blue Springs, Missouri; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one brother, Marlin Padgett, of Bakersville, California; special niece, Sheila Friend; as well as, several other nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband, Maurice "Johnny" Brown, Marie was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Erma Padgett; and stepdaughter, Carolyn Harper.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at White Funeral Home of Cassville, Missouri, with Pastor Rick Cooper officiating. Burial to follow at Clio Cemetery in Jenkins. The family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. until service time, at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions in honor of Marie may be made to the Senior Citizens Center of Cassville, Missouri, and entrusted to White Funeral Home, P.O. Box 890, Cassville, MO 65625.

Arrangements are under the direction of White Funeral Home & Crematory of Cassville, Missouri.