Kelly Marie Brown

Kelly Marie (Hickman) Brown died peacefully at home in Marion, OH on October 19, 2024, at the age of 57. 

Kelly was born on May 18, 1967, in Marion, OH to John Hickman and Virginia Baer. She was blessed to have two amazing additional parents in David Miller and Ruth Hickman. She graduated from Elgin High School in 1985. On her birthday, in 1987, she married Steve Brown, the love of her life. Over ten years, the couple welcomed 3 birth children into their home, as well as many nephews, nieces, and family friends who called her mom. 

Kelly is survived by her husband, Steve; children, James (Abby) Brown, Trey Baby (Ashley) Hickman, Cory (Courtney) Brown, and Timothy Brown of Marion, grandchildren Emerson, Gwenavere, Drevin, Griffin, Ariah, Lydia, Victor, and Alexander Brown of Marion, brothers Tony (Debbie) Miller of LaRue, Jeffrey (Kay) Miller of McArthur, Joe (Betsy) Hickman, David (Nikki) Miller of Marion, and sisters Rhonda Millington, Beth Millington, Shawn (Don) Lucas, and Teresa (Gary) Scott of Marion. Additionally, she is survived by many nieces, nephews, and family friends who all considered her to be a mother figure. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Ruth Hickman of Morral, OH and Virginia and Dave Miller of McArthur, OH, in-laws LeRoy and Mary Brown, and dear friend Debbie Viers. 

Kelly loved true crime, romance novels, westerns (mostly just for Sam Elliott), and anything chocolate. Her favorite place to be was “down home” in the peaceful hills of southern Ohio. 

Her children remember her as a loving support who always encouraged them to pursue their dreams. 

Not one for the spotlight, Kelly preferred to have a celebration of life and the family is granting her final wishes. Inquires regarding time and location can be made to Steve Brown. 

The family would like to thank the nurses from Tranquility Hospice for their care.