Cheryl Gay Brown, 78, of Crewe, Virginia and formerly of Rising City Nebraska joined her family in Heaven on March 27, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Donald L. Aken, II and Grace N. Aken; her husband, Harold James Brown; and two brothers, Timothy Aken and Donald Aken III. Cheryl was born in Omaha, NE and graduated from Benson High School Class of 1964. She married Harold Brown July 24, 1964 and they were blessed with five children, Sherie Peterson (Loren), Roger Brown (Cynthia) all of Omaha, NE, Donna Brown of York, NE and Debora Brown of Central City, NE and Kathie Lightfoot (Christopher Brouillette) of Crewe, VA; 11 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren; two brothers, Richard Aken (Shirley) and Gary Aken all of Omaha, NE; numerous nieces, nephews extended family and friends. Cheryl retired from Lucent Technologies after many years as a sheet metal fabricator. She enjoyed crocheting, music, and loved horses and owls. She will always be remembered for her stubbornness and her sauerbraten. She was dearly loved. A celebration of her life will be held 1PM Saturday, April 26, 2025 at the Staples Funeral Home in Victoria.
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