Ruth “Arlene” Norman Brown, 84, of Harmony, N.C., passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023, at her residence.

Mrs. Brown was born April 30, 1938, in Irwin, Pa., and was the daughter of the late Dink Norman and Elva Lowry Norman. She graduated from Pitcairn High School in Pitcairn, Pa., Class of 1956, and later received her master’s degree in Dance Education from Dance Educators of America in New York City. She was married to the late Bobby James Brown, who passed away October 1, 2001. Previously she owned her own dance studio in Pitcairn, Pa., and later retired as a supervisor from Gullistan Carpet. She loved her family and traveling, and she was the prayer warrior for her family.

She is survived by five children, Bobby “Skip” Brown, Russell Brown, Robyn Medina, Mark Brown, and Melissa Milcher; seven grandchildren, Mike Bulla, Elizabeth Thompson, Brandon Medina, Taylor Brown, Talley Rakes, and Emily Milcher; 13 great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, February 26, 2023, in the Troutman Funeral Home Chapel. The family will visit with friends on Sunday from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Troutman Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Harmony City Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Iredell County, 2347 Simonton Road, Statesville, NC 28625. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.troutmanfuneralhome.com.

Troutman Funeral Home is serving the family.