Trella “Susie” Sue Brown

Trella “Susie” Sue Brown, 61, passed away on May 11, 2023 in Scottsdale, AZ. She was born on June 4, 1964 to parents Maxine Merle and Robert D. Brown in Poplar Bluff, MO, in Butler County. Trella began her life in Arizona in 1973.

She was a volunteer for the hotshot wild land firefighter’s organization. Trella had a passion for painting, drawing, listening to music, and traveling.

Susie loved spending time with her family out in the nature, as well as expanding the children’s creativity by engaging with them in arts and crafts.

She was preceded in death by father, Robert D. Brown; mother, Maxine Merle Brown; brother’s, Kevin Ray Brown and Walter Brown.

Trella is survived by children, Sandy June Dunagan and Jasson Glen Ayers; siblings, Marilyn R. Constantine, Cynthia A. Brown, Rodney D. Brown, Billy M. Brown, and Debra L. Brown; 12 nieces and nephews, 4 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 3, 2023 from 10AM – 12PM at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Rd., in Phoenix. Condolences may be expressed at www.whitneymurphyfuneralhome.com.