Dorothy
Dorothy M. Brownfield
d. October 20, 2009
Dorothy M. Brownfield, 90, of Humboldt, went to be with her Lord on October 20, 2009. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Oak Hill Baptist Church in Humboldt with the Rev. Richard Lauger officiating. Interment will be in Indian Mound Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the Mason-Lindhart Funeral Home in Humboldt.
Dorothy Maxine Greene was born in Algona, Iowa on October 3, 1919 to William E. and Bernice Moulds Greene. At the age of 16, Dorothy moved to Humboldt where she lived her remaining life. In 1939, she married Marvin Brownfield. The couple farmed in the area for several years before making their permanent residence in Humboldt. Together they raised 9 boys who all graduated from Humboldt High School. Dorothy was a member of the Oak Hill Baptist Church and the VFW Auxiliary.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; several siblings; her husband, Marvin; and first born son, Eugene. Her survivors include the eight remaining sons: Richard (Diann) of Carthage, MO; Keith (Lorre) of Columbia, SC; Bob (Joyce) of Humboldt, IA; Kenneth (Donna) of Richardson, TX; Roger (Susan) of Divide, CO; David (Abby) of Morning Sun, IA; Kevin (Kathy) of Ames, IA; and Terry (Cheryl) of Omaha, NE; sister, Electa Roberts of Moberly, MO; brothers, Channing Greene of Dakota City, IA, and Gary Greene of Granada Hills, CA; 26 grandchildren; 37 great grandchildren; and 4 great-great grandchildren.
Dorothy Maxine Greene was born in Algona, Iowa on October 3, 1919 to William E. and Bernice Moulds Greene. At the age of 16, Dorothy moved to Humboldt where she lived her remaining life. In 1939, she married Marvin Brownfield. The couple farmed in the area for several years before making their permanent residence in Humboldt. Together they raised 9 boys who all graduated from Humboldt High School. Dorothy was a member of the Oak Hill Baptist Church and the VFW Auxiliary.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; several siblings; her husband, Marvin; and first born son, Eugene. Her survivors include the eight remaining sons: Richard (Diann) of Carthage, MO; Keith (Lorre) of Columbia, SC; Bob (Joyce) of Humboldt, IA; Kenneth (Donna) of Richardson, TX; Roger (Susan) of Divide, CO; David (Abby) of Morning Sun, IA; Kevin (Kathy) of Ames, IA; and Terry (Cheryl) of Omaha, NE; sister, Electa Roberts of Moberly, MO; brothers, Channing Greene of Dakota City, IA, and Gary Greene of Granada Hills, CA; 26 grandchildren; 37 great grandchildren; and 4 great-great grandchildren.
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