Catherine J. (Kay) Brown
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Catherine (Kay) Joan Brown, age 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 27, 2022. Kay was born on October 14, 1933 in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, to Irvin and Mildred Griepentrog.
Kay grew up in Waupun, Wisconsin. She was a 1951 graduate of Waupun High School where she was a cheerleader, played the clarinet, and participated in drama. She graduated from St. Mary's School of Nursing, in Madison, Wisconsin, in 1954. She worked in pediatrics in Madison for several years before moving to Texas where she spent the next 40 years of her nursing career working in a pediatric practice for Dr. Ben Dildy, and associates, in Richardson, Texas.
In 1955, Kay married David C. Brown of Madison, Wisconsin and had 3 children, Diane, Cathy, and David.
Kay loved her work in pediatrics. She'd often be on the phone from home, doling out medical advice to friends and family, or poking shots into arms at the kitchen table. She enjoyed bridge, movies, slot machines, Elvis, and spending time with her grandkids. She was a skilled knitter and an avid sports fan. She faithfully followed the Wisconsin Badgers, Green Bay Packers, and Dallas Mavericks. Kay carried on the Griepentrog tradition as a wonderful baker. Her kids will never forget, or duplicate, her cinnamon rolls, angel food cake, and fudge bottom pie.
Kay is survived by her children, Diane M. Boddicker (David) of Antioch, IL; Catherine A. Brown of Whitewright, TX; and David G. Brown of Dallas, TX; her grandchildren in Texas, Mark A. and Emily R. Stein and Amanda C. and Alicia M. Brown; her sister, Joyce A. (Thomas) Funck of Middleton, Wisconsin; nieces, nephews, cousins, and very special friends.
There will be a memorial mass for Kay on Wednesday, April 27 at 11:00am at All Saints Catholic Church, 5231 Meadowcreek Dr., Dallas, TX. Interment will be in Wisconsin at a later date.
The family would like to thank everyone who helped our Mom along her life's journey. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
And, as a last act of defiance, Mom, I told you I was going to add this... "always on our backs, but forever in our hearts" - we will miss you!