Irma Fay Brown, 89, of rural Jacksonville, Il died Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022, at her home. She was born Jan. 9, 1933, east of Literberry, the daughter of Oliver and Mabel Salome Johnson Lindsey. She married Robert Earl Brown Sept. 12, 1953, in Jacksonville and he preceded her in death on Mar. 6, 2012. She is survived by her daughter, Debra Young Bien of Jacksonville; her grandson, Derek Young of Jacksonville; one brother, Kenny Lindsey of Jacksonville; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband; three brothers, Earl Lindsey (surviving wife Helen of Jacksonville), Everett Lindsey, and Wayne Lindsey; and two sisters, Doris Bergschneider and Christine Bowman. Early in her life, Fay was employed as a telephone operator. When her daughter was born she became a stay-at-home mom. She had a great love for farm life. After their marriage and Robert returned from service in the Korean War, they started farming in Mt. Sterling. Later, an opportunity came to move to Jacksonville and take over the family farm as the 7th generation family owners. Fays passions were helping on the farm and her grandson, Derek. A graveside funeral service will be held 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, at Diamond Grove Cemetery in Jacksonville. Memorials are suggested to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital. The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be left at buchanancody.com. . Graveside Funeral Service Diamond Grove Cemetery Tuesday, November 29, 2022 2:30 PM 1601 Lincoln Avenue Jacksonville, IL 62650