Oma M. Brown

Oma M. Brown, 84, formerly of Kettering, OH and Loma Linda, CA, passed away early Thursday morning, August 8, 2019. Born January 24, 1935 in Purcell, OK, she was a daughter of the late Albert L. and Charity (Chitwood) Brown. Oma was a graduate of the Diploma Program of the Miami Valley School of Nursing. She began her career as a Registered Nurse working for Dr. Kenneth Myers. She continued her nursing career working in Loma Linda, CA for nearly 20 years before returning to Ohio. Upon her return to the Dayton area, she worked at Kettering Medical Center, and later at several area extended care facilities. She was an excellent bedside nurse. A member of the Kettering Seventh Day Church, she enjoyed photography and garage sales. Survived by sister Betty Rust of Eaton; nephew Michael Rust and companion Diana Lubic of Chandler, AZ; niece Janice Taynor of Eaton; longtime friend like a sister Betty Dunlap of Kettering; and great niece Cassidy Marie Rust of Chandler. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, August 15, 2019 at Preble Memory Gardens Cemetery - 3377 US Rt. 35 - West Alexandria. Pastor Linda Farley officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton or the Kettering Seventh Day Adventist Church. Arrangements entrusted to the Robert L. Crooks Funeral Center. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Oma M. Brown please visit our Sympathy Store.