Irene Cheryl Brown

November 21, 1949-November 1, 2026

Irene Brown (nee Brannock) passed peacefully at home surrounded by her family on November 1, 2026.

Irene was born to Anna and Bernard Brannock and grew up in Highlandtown. She was a member of Our Lady of Pompei parish and attended school there, graduating in 1967. After graduation she began a 40-year career with the Federal Government, working for the Defense Investigative Service at Ft. Holabird (and later Airport Square) and then for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. She married Garrett (Gary) Brown in 1972 and they spent 54 happy years living in Dundalk, raising their children and grandchildren.

Irene loved spending time with family and friends; reading; growing tomatoes in her garden and cultivating her houseplants; solving crosswords puzzles on the beach; traveling, especially on cruises or to Disney resorts; and sharing popcorn with her Bichon Frises.

Irene Cheryl Brown was the beloved wife of Garrett Joseph Brown; devoted mother of Garrett James Brown and his wife Madeleine Monson-Rosen, Bethany Hill and her husband Matthew Hill; cherished grandmother of Katherine Hill, Juliet Hill, and Nora Brown; dear sister of Carlton J. Brannock and his wife Trish, Roxanne L. Warga and her late husband Joe, and Lou Anne Brannock-Savarese. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.

The family will receive friends Wednesday, November 4th from 10am to 11am at Our Lady of Hope Church, 1727 Lynch Road. Funeral mass will begin at 11am. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.