Ethel Elizabeth Brown, 77, widow of Howard Eugene Brown, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 25th, 2020, following a long illness. She was born on December 2nd, 1942 in St. Albans, West Virginia, daughter of the late George W. and Elizabeth Evelyn (Capehart) Brace. Ethel retired from BB&T bank where she had been a receptionist for many years. She loved to paint, do crafts and go to yard sales any chance she could. Ethel is survived by her son, Jeff (Dianna) Brown; her three daughters, Nickie (John Chartkoff) Miller, Kelly Souder and Crissy (Kenny) Hogsten; eleven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents, Ethel was preceded in death by her sister, Nancy Dolin and her two brothers, Sonny Brace and Bubby Brace. Graveside service will be held on Monday, September 28th at 1:00pm at The Lexington Cemetery Mausoleum with Reverend Harry Hargis officiating. Memorial contributions may be directed to Bluegrass Hospice Care, 1317 US Highway 62E, Cynthiana, Kentucky 41031.