(1924 – 2007) Mrs. Mary S. Brown entered this world as Mary Schockley from Heflin, Alabama, on August 4, 1924, daughter of William and Deanna Shockley. After graduating high school and clerking at the War Price and Rations Board during WWII, Mary became an Extension...
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Margaret J. Brown
(1917 – 1965) Margaret J. Brown began her life in Andalusia, Alabama, on August 13, 1917. From an early age, her artistic flair was evident. While attending Andalusia High School, she created her own wardrobe and was admired by all. After earning her diploma, Miss...
Lyle Brown
(1898 – 1982) Lyle Brown, a native of Yantley, Alabama, was born April 30, 1898, and died March 20, 1982. He attended West Alabama Institute in Choctaw County and received his B.S. degree in Horticulture from Auburn University in 1920. He served in the U.S. Navy for...
Grace Frasier Brown
(1919 – 2005) The ACES is a better organization since she “Graced” us with her presence. That’s a quote from Director Mike Sprott in his December 22, 1982, Official Letter to all ACES employees and retirees. All of us felt that way about Mrs. Grace Brown, the retiring...
E. G. Brown
(18?? – 1963) Eugene Gaston Brown was born in Wilcox County. At an early age, his family moved to Dallas County where he spent his childhood. In 1907, he went to Talladega and entered Junior High School. He remained there and earned his B.A. degree from Talladega...
Allen J. Brown
(1923 – 2018) Mr. Allen J. Brown was born on a farm in Cleburne County, AL, and raised with his nine brothers and sisters. He said he was either cursed or blessed with a “love of the land.” After completing a stint as a Navy pilot trainee during WWII, he intended to...