Rev. Penny J. Brown, 74, of Marshall, IL passed away Sunday, July 29, 2018 at her home. She retired from Kroger at Terre Haute following 34 years of service and served the West Union Nazarene Church of West Union as there minister for 14 years. Penny was born Aug. 16, 1943 at St. Louis, MO, the daughter of Jesse Lincoln and Doris Kegg Fash. She married Dale Brown on March 26, 1977 and he preceded her in death on Jan. 16, 2007. Surviving are her children, William “Bill” (Tammy) Brown of Marshall, Melody A. (Virgil) Schmidt of Marshall and Catherine (Brian) Smith of Greenfield, IN; two step children, Don Brown of Marshall and Debbie (Don) Johnson of Kankakee, IL; a former daughter-in-law, Debbie Stark Calcough; siblings, James (Pat) Fash of Marshall and Susan Lowe of Terre Haute; 12 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, David E. Fash; a sister, Merle Stanfield; and two brothers-in-law,a Don Stanfield and Robert Lowe. She was a member of the Marshall Christian Church. Services in honor of her life will be 1:00 PM Saturday at Pearce Funeral Home with Pastors Gene Siverly, Jarod Boulton and Tim duke officiating. Burial will be in the Marshall Cemetery. Visitation will be after 10:00 AM Saturday. Online condolences are being accepted at pearcefuneralservices.com.