Obituary of Myrtle Brown

POINCIANA - Myrtle "Myrt" Brown, 89, of Poinciana, Florida passed away on March 3, 2012 following a long battle with cancer. She was born October 24, 1922 in Willing the daughter of Walter and Carrie Cline. Myrt was a graduate of Wellsville Central School. On January 10, 1942 she married Ira Brown and for many years they operated Brown's Service Station and the Wee Spot Restaurant. In later years, Myrt was employed as a dispatcher for Shay's trucking, and also a realtor for United Farm. She was a resident of Wellsville until 1990, when she moved to Florida to be near her daughter. She was a devoted wife, mother and was a loving caregiver for several elderly relatives. Prior to moving to Florida, she was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church. Also she was a long time member of the Allegany County Bird Club and the Friends of author, Gladys Taber. She was predeceased by her parents, husband and siblings, Albert Cline, Rit Cline and Margaret Baxter. Myrt is survived by her daughter, Connie Colbert and several nieces and nephews. Services will be Friday, March 9, 2012 in Wellsville, NY In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Allegany County SPCA or the David A Howe Library.