Minnie Bowling Brown, 97, wife of the late John Steele Brown, Sr., passed away on October 11, 2026, at her home in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. Born on December 23, 1928, in Big Creek in Clay County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late James Sonny Bowling and Ophelia Langdon Bowling.

Minnie worked in Quality Control at Texas Instruments and attended Sand Spring Baptist Church. In her down time, she enjoyed crafting beautiful quilts. After working the night shift, she looked forward to unwinding with The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, as well as watching Perry Mason and Gunsmoke. She very much enjoyed listening to her favorite singer, Willie Nelson. As a devoted mother of three, Minnie worked hard to raise her children and keep her boys out of trouble. She also cherished spending winters in Florida with her daughter.

In addition to her husband and parents, Minnie was preceded in death by a son, John Steele Brown, III; two siblings, Dora French and Earl Bowling; and a grandson, Roger Brown.

Minnie is survived by her children, Glenna Brown Smith, Gary Brown, and Doug Brown; her grandchildren, Victor Smith, Travis Smith, and Susan Cutts; Eight great-grandchildren; Two great-great grandchildren; and a sister, Nancy Jackson.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00, noon, on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home, 701 North Main Street, Lawrenceburg, Kentucky 40342, with Dr. Jeff Eaton officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the service.

Memorial contributions in Minnie’s name are suggested to Anderson Public Library, 114 N. Main Street, Lawrenceburg, KY 40342.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. Condolences may be shared online at www.ritchieandpeach.com.