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Twila Faye Brown

1958 - 2018

Twila Faye Brown obituary, 1958-2018, Durango, CO

BORN

1958

DIED

2018

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Durango, Colorado

Twila Brown Obituary

Twila Faye Brown was born February 28, 1958. Twila passed away in her home in the loving arms of her partner, Donna Merchant-Crooks, on December 22, 2018.

Twila is the proud granddaughter of the late Faye Brown of Pagosa Springs and the daughter of Warren Joe Brown of Bayfield and Nadine Eva Clouse, deceased. She tended her grandmother's ranch for the past couple decades, raising hay and animals. Ranching was her passion.

She was a deeply playful and loving soul. She cherished her friends- and-just about everyone she met on any given day. She was also an amazing story teller and gifted others with historical and personal tales. Twila easily made people laugh and was often the instigator of pranks- all for a smile!

A couple weeks prior to her passing, a benefit was held for Twila in Bayfield. Over two hundred people showed up to hug and personally voice their love for her. The crowd included her two precious granddaughters and family members, many co-workers from various jobs, and teammates from her younger years of softball competitions. Twila was a softball champ with an arm that could make your head spin. Also present were a lot of children sneaking in for one of Twila's warm hugs as well as respecting farmers whom she served in her recent job with Southwest Ag in Gem Village. She was extremely grateful to SWAG for their tremendous support and love during her battles with cancer. They were her 'rock' allowing her to continue to work even when she couldn't give it her all, though she gave it a good try.

Twila felt fortunate to be present at the benefit, which she considered to be her own funeral. When asked about a possible charity to donate to in lieu of flowers and gifts, she asked instead that we hug our neighbors, greet strangers with kindness, comfort someone in need and, of course, find ways to laugh.

A gathering to celebrate our lives with Twila will be announced at a later date.

Published by The Durango Herald on Dec. 27, 2018.
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Twila Faye Brown, what a wonderful personality you had and shared with many people.You are beautiful young daughter of God and by now you realize your potentials
His Angels have taken you by the hand and gently lead you on...

Sharron Oldham

June 11, 2019

I'd like to extend my condolences to the family and friends for the loss of your loved one Twila Faye Brown, may the words at 2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17 will soothe your hearts.

December 31, 2018

steve paul

December 30, 2018

Twila, I know that your Gran Gram was there to meet you, and that you're having a good time catching up. Give Faye a huge hug from me!!!

December 29, 2018

Twila, I know that your Gran Gram was there to meet you, and that you're having a good time catching up. Give Faye a huge hug from me!

December 29, 2018

This was a wonderful obituary that captured her personality and her life. Our lives were blessed to know her.

Jill Crooks

December 29, 2018

Twila, thank you for showing me what love and acceptance looks like.

December 28, 2018

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