Clarksville, TN – Susan Romaine Brown, 71, of Woodlawn, passed away on January 11th, 2026, in Clarksville, TN.
A funeral service will be held at 3:00pm on Monday, January 19th, 2026, at Sykes Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 2:00pm, until the time of service. The family will host a Celebration of Life following the funeral service at VFW Post 11160 at 1068 Lafayette Road in Clarksville.
Susan “Sue Mom” was born in Syracuse, NY, to Carroll “Cal” and Claire Osborn on November 30th, 1954. She married the love of her life, Mark Brown, on February 14th, 1981, in Manlius, NY. She worked as a housekeeper for Blanchfield Army Community Hospital for over 22 years.
She was married to a proud veteran, and she lived a life shaped by service and sacrifice. Susan followed her husband around the world, creating a sense of home no matter where they were stationed. She cared for their children through many deployments with strength and love. She was a lifetime member of the VFW Auxiliary and was active in her community.
Susan is preceded in death by her parents, Carroll and Claire Osborn.
Susan is survived by her husband Mark Brown, daughters Kimberly (Joshua) Johnson, Samantha (Brandon) Melber, her sister in-law Cathy Brown, sisters Kathleen Holihan and Sandra Clarkson Lakomec, her grandchildren Owen Melber, Dakota Johnson, Katherine Johnson, Ian Melber, and Anna Rose Johnson, and her many nieces and nephews, and cousins.
The family of Susan wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Tristar Centennial ICU staff, who provided her with such exemplary care during her final days. We will always be thankful for the care and warmth you showed her and our family in this extremely difficult time. Our most heartfelt thanks to all her friends and family who supported us during the last few months of her diagnosis. We are forever thankful to you all.
Please visit Susan’s online guestbook at www.sykesfuneralhome.com and share a memory with the family.
About Sykes Funeral Home and Crematory
The caring and experienced professionals at Sykes Funeral Home and Crematory are here to support you through this difficult time. We offer a range of personalized services tailored to your family’s specific needs and preferences. You can rely on us to help you plan a personal and lasting tribute to your loved one. We will carefully guide you through the many decisions that must be made during this challenging time.
You are welcome to call us at any time, any day of the week, for immediate assistance. Or, visit our funeral home in person at your convenience. We also provide a wealth of information on our website, allowing you to learn more from the comfort of your own home.
Sykes Funeral Home is Middle Tennessee’s exclusive provider of Veterans Funeral Care. As members of this network, we deliver world-class service to former and current members of the U.S. military and their families. All package prices for this program can be found at the links above. Whether you choose a National Cemetery, burial at sea, or even a private cemetery, we guarantee that military honors will be conducted appropriately.
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