Dorothy “Dot” Brown

GARNER - Dorothy (Dot) Brown passed away January 8th 2015 after a brief battle with cancer and sudden stroke. Born in Uniontown, PA she met her husband of 55 years while in Florida and never looked back. She is survived by her husband Solomon (Buster) Brown. Also survived by her son Michael (Mickey) Brown, her daughter Annette Brown and her son-in law Greg (Chicken) Knish. Ronnie (Tater) Brown her grandson and her nephew Clint Schaney that she raised and considered her other son were all present at her passing. Others close to the family were Gina and Ike Cummins and Lisa Bridges Heglar what she considered her surrogate children. Dorothy was a leader and a woman that left a lasting impression where ever she went on the many lives she touched. She fought the battle we call life with dignity and strength, even in times of hardship she would give a helping hand to others. Her and her husband’s pride and joy was being the original owner’s of Brown’s Alignment that is still in business today. After retirement they moved Topsail Beach, NC where Dot and Buster joined the fire joined the fire and rescue team. She loved hard and many over the years have been the recipients of that passion for life and truth that only Dot could deliver. Close friends and family may join the family in their home for a brief visitation Thursday January 15, 2015 from 5-7:00pm at 218 Easy Wind Lane located in Garner, NC. Her ashes are to spread in Topsail Beach at a later time. We ask that in lieu of flowers to please make donations to Wake County Animal Shelters to Adopt a pet program. If you sponsor a dog or cat you save a life and Dot was a huge supporter of these programs.