Irene Brown 1922-2020

Irene was born Sept. 28, 1922, in Freeburn, Ky. She was the daughter of the late Steve and Esther (Boke) Leckie.

She was a graduate from Matewan High School in West Virginia, where she was a cheerleader, and came to Youngstown when she was 19. She married Jack T. Brown of Poland, June 25, 1946, who passed away Feb. 13, 1961.

She leaves a son, Burt (Sharon) Brown of Hermitage, Pa.; a daughter, Cheri (Bill) Clever of Sarasota, Fla.; four grandchildren, Michael Clever, Jack Clever, Burt Brown Jr. and Amy Brown; four great-grandchildren, Victoria Clever, Tommy Brown, Cheyenne Brown and Hunter Brown; three sisters, Mary Yackso, Julia Gordon and Elizabeth Brown; and two brothers, Steve and James Leckie.

Irene was a loving, dedicated mother and homemaker and worked as a hairdresser for more than 40 years. She was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church. Irene enjoyed playing bingo and spending time at the Austintown Senior Center, where she was a member. She loved cooking for her family.

Irene will be laid to rest in Green Haven Memorial Gardens, Canfield. Private graveside services will be held at the cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made in Irene’s name to Austintown Senior Center, 112 Westchester Drive, Austintown, OH 44515.

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