Born in Ash Co., North Carolina, Stella was the daughter of Sherman Greer and Ola Greer.  She was an area resident for the past 35 years.

She is survived, in addition to her companion, by three children, Robert W. Brown, Jr. of Avondale, James D. Brown, husband of Pauline, of East Nottingham, and David L. Brown of Avondale; five grandchildren and six great grandchildren; and siblings, Jean Brown of Elkton, MD., Mary Pierce of Toughkenamon, Pamela Sue Surver and Bruce Greer, both of North Carolina.  Stella was predeceased by her daughter Susan Mae Brown, and five siblings, John, Scott, Olive, Jolene and Sherman.

The graveside service will be held on Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 11 a.m. at the Union Hill Cemetery, 424 N Union St., Kennett Square, PA with the Rev. Gary A. Ratliff officiating.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg.  Online condolences can be posted at  www.wildefuneralhome.com