On May 1, 2015 Wanda DeEtte Hilton Brown of Advance died at home with support from family and friends after an 8-year battle with brain cancer.

She was born June 8, 1944 in Forsyth County to Bruce and Kathleen Story Hilton. She retired after working in the textile industry for 30 years. She utilized her creative skills enhancing her home and enjoyed working outside in her yard and flower gardens.

She was predeceased by her parents; her siblings; Jeddy Hilton and Sandra Gillaspie; her first child, Kathy Felker; and granddaughter, Cynthia Turner.

Surviving: her brother, Bremon Hilton and wife Shelby; son, Ken Brown and wife Audrey; daughter, Shelia Flanagan and husband David; daughter, Sabrina Meadows and husband Buddy; 7 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; special friend, Peggy Hendrix; and cousin, Dianne Potts.

A memorial service will be held at Hayworth-Miller Kinderton Chapel on Thursday, May 7 at 6 p.m. with Pastor Ronnie Craddock presiding.

Memorials: Yadkin Valley Baptist Church or Storehouse for Jesus.

Condolences: www.hayworth-miller.com.