Joyce Elaine Brown (Cowan), age 73, of Cañon City, CO passed away on June 19, 2019 with her family by her side.  She was born, January 27, 1946 in San Mateo, CA to Charles D. and Helen L. Cowan (Blackford), who preceded her in death.  She attended Boulder High School.  Her family were among the first settlers in Howard, CO and helped start the Methodist Church in Salida, CO.

She married Floyd Robert Brown on August 13, 1963 in Jamestown, CO.  He preceded her in death in 1979.

She is survived by her children Angie (Joe) Shehorn of Cañon City and Greg A. (Charlie) Brown of Cañon City; her grandchildren, Robert (Ana) Shehorn, Jessica Shehorn (Austin Shumway), Meghann Brown and Jordan Brown; her daughter-in-law Monica Brown; her brother Charles D. (Pam) Cowan Jr., her sister Charla M. (Nick) Nicholas and many nieces, nephews and friends.  Also survived by her beloved cat, Yum yum.  She was preceded in death by her son, Dewain R. Brown in 2010.  She was loved and will be missed greatly.

At her request, a small family service will be held at a later date.

Thank you to Hildebrand Care Center and Sangre de Cristo Hospice for all the wonderful care you provided for our mom.

When you are born, you cry and the world rejoices.  When you die, you rejoice and the world cries.