Faye Brown

(Granny Faye)

Faye Brown, 80, of Hobbs passed away on February 3, 2021.  Faye was born on November 24, 1940 to George and Gladys Barnett in Artesia, NM.

Faye married Billy J. Brown on August 23,1961.  She is survived by her husband Bill Brown of Hobbs, her brother Dewayne Barnett (Debbie) of Artesia.  Five children, Jerald Vance (Maude) of the Philippines, Jimmy Vance of Hobbs, Kelly Brown (Kim) of Hobbs, Telisha Watson of Hobbs and David Brown of Albuquerque.  Ten grandchildren Justin Vance (Ping) of Colorado, Kami Bryant of Carlsbad, Jessica Ort of Lovington, Praxi Brown of Lovington, Matt Brown of Hobbs, James Vance of Colorado, Rebecca Price of Amarillo, Tristynn Brown of Lovington, Eli Brown of Lovington and Kaira Vance of the Philippines.  Four great-grandchildren, Lukas and Alexis Ort of Lovington, Charlotte Brown of Hobbs and Ryder Price of Amarillo.

She was preceded in death by her parents George and Gladys Barnett and her sister Glenda Ryan of Artesia.

Faye was known to all friends and children as Granny Faye.  Her favorite pastimes were playing the piano and singing in the church choir.  Faye loved spending time with her family especially those precious grandchildren and great grandchildren.  And of course, shopping.