Carol Jean Brown, 71, of Dibble, died Friday, September 18, 2015, in Oklahoma City. The daughter of James Thomas Nicholson and Garnett Marie (Lingle) Nicholson, she was born May 18, 1944, in East Saint Louis, Illinois.
Carol called herself a "hash slinger" and owned and operated various restaurants throughout her life. She was a member of the Dibble First Baptist Church where she faithfully served as treasurer and was always involved with serving food at church functions. In her spare time, she enjoyed scrapbooking and genealogy. Her greatest enjoyment came from spending time with her family and friends. She will be missed by all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Donald Wayne Marlowe; and a grandson, Cody Lee Cater.
Carol is survived by three daughters, Amanda Jean Cater of Norman, Beverly Sue Cunha and husband, Tom, of Dibble, and Donna Brown of Dibble; one son, Norman Lee Marlowe and wife, Ahlisha, of Dibble; eight grandchildren; six great grandchildren; two sisters, Pat Blaise of Illinois and Linda Kiefer of Henryetta; two brothers, Mike Nicholson of Illinois and Jim Nicholson of Dibble; her former husband, Donnie "Fred" Brown of Dibble; a nephew, who she helped raise, David Nicholson of Moore; numerous other nieces, nephews, and cousins; and many other relatives and friends.
The family will hold a memorial service at 4:30 PM, Monday, September 21, 2015, at the Dibble Middle School Gymnasium. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Eisenhour Funeral Home of Blanchard. Online obituary and guestbook are available at www.eisenhourfh.com.