Stella Brown

S. Pauline “Polly” Brown, 93, Independence, MO died April 12 2010. A memorial service will be held at 3 pm, Saturday, April 17, 2010 at Pleasant Heights Community of Christ; cremation. The family suggests contributions to the Temple Endowment Fund, 1001 W. Walnut, Independence, MO 64050-3562.
Polly was born Nov. 14, 1916 in Kansas City, MO. She went to school in Humboldt, KS and Iola (KS) Jr. College. She moved to Independence in 1951 and was secretary to the Superintendent of the Independence School District for twenty-five years. She retired in 1977 after serving five different superintendents. She also served as the Secretary/Treasurer of the Independence School Board. Polly was a member of the Church Women United, the Pandelphia Club, the Independence Young Matrons and a charter member of the Pleasant Heights Community of Christ. Polly enjoyed playing Bridge, golfing and reading. Her vibrant, supportive and gracious personality will be greatly missed by family and friends.
Polly was preceded in death by husbands Carl Allen and Paul Brown; brother Robert Redding and granddaughter Laurie Koon. She is survived by son Doug Allen and wife Rose, Independence, MO; daughter Sherri Brown and husband Bud, Redmond, WA; grandchildren Matthew Allen Koon, Shanghai, China; Carie Allen, Kansas City, MO; step-daughters Dolly Eichholz and husband Red, Kansas City, MO; Barbara Riddle and husband Gene, Worland, WY; Shirley Vincent, Denver, CO; Donna Levy, Green Bay, WI; step-son Neil Brown, San Diego, CA; former daughter-in-law Nancy Kersting, San Diego, CA and eighteen step-grandchildren.