Paula Anne Brown, age 59, of Leoma, TN, passed away on Wednesday, September 10th, 2025 at her home in Leoma. Paula was born on February 12th, 1966 to the late Roger Yergeau and Rose Morin Yergeau in Hartford, Connecticut. Paula loved being a mother, raising a family through seven countries and six continents. In her spare time, she enjoyed traveling, scuba diving, gardening, hummingbird feeding, cooking, spending time with her loving canine companions (Doug and Bosco), and spending time with her loving family and friends. She was of Catholic Faith.
She is survived by her loving husband of 34 years, Wes Brown; children, Cooper Brown (Laura) and Keifer Brown; siblings, Marie Lemerise (Richard), Roger Yergeau, Edward Yergeau (Gayle), and Bob Yergeau; nieces and nephews, Sarah, Claire, Peter, Shawna, Kelsey, and David.
A celebration of life service will be announced at a later time.
Pettus-Turnbo Funeral Home is honored and privileged to be handling all final arrangements.
Donations can be directed to American Cancer Society Memorial Foundation Hope Lodge – Nashville, TN. They provided free accommodations during her journey, returning the favor feels right.
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