Merle Brown

Merle J. Brown
September 10, 1936 - February 25, 2019

Merle J. Brown, 82, of Bryan, went to be with her Lord on February 25, 2019. A time for family to receive friends will be from 10 AM to 12 PM on Monday, March 4, 2019 at Hillier Funeral Home of Bryan. A short service will be held at 12 PM on Monday, March 4th, 2019 at Hillier Funeral Home of Bryan. Interment will follow at Rest-ever Cemetery.

Merle was born on September 10, 1936 to John and Bessie Morgan in Bastrop County, Texas. She graduated from Bastrop High School and attended Texas A&M University where she received a Master’s Degree in Education.

Merle was a Teacher at Bryan Independent School District for over 25 years. She taught at several campuses throughout her career. She mentored new Teachers and taught Elementary Math classes to Teachers at seminars throughout the State of Texas.

Merle was an active and longtime member of Central Baptist Church. She loved Gardening, Travelling, and playing Dominoes (42).

She is preceded in death by John Robert Morgan (Father), Bessie Morgan (Mother), Russell Morgan (Brother), C.W. Morgan (Brother), Lois Moncure (Sister), Stella Wright (Sister), David Claypoole, Aaron Hoskinson (Step Grandson).

Merle leaves behind Dale Blane Claypoole, John E. Claypoole and wife Mona, Charles Claypoole and wife Katrina. Grandchildren include - Alyssa Ybarra, Morgan Claypoole, Dominic Claypoole, Eric Claypoole, Colin Hoskinson (Step Grandson) and a Great Grandson Aaron Ybarra. She also leaves behind extended family member Samantha Rae Noriega.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be sent to www.alzfdn.org (Alzheimer's Association).