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BROWN -- DOROTHY AMELIA Dorothy Amelia (Swanner) Brown, (74) passed away Wednesday, May 16 following a brief battle with cancer. She was born July 4, 1937 in Baltimore, Maryland. She is survived by her husband, Andrew; daughter, Lora Lee and husband, Dan Dunlap; daughter, Andrea and husband, Paul Holt; son, Scot Brown; sister, Sallie and husband, Chuck Werkmeister; brother, Lester and wife, Kaffee Swanner; niece, Kate and nephews, Scott and John. Dorothy loved her grandchildren: Cari, Adam and fiancee, Sarahjess and Amanda Dunlap; Rachel and Rebekah Holt; Dominic, Jesse and Justin Brown; and great-grandchild, Morgan Dunlap, due in August. Dorothy was an active member of the New Day congregation at Central United Methodist Church in Albuquerque, where she always sat right up front, volunteered in the thrift shop and helped with Sunday lunches. She loved genealogy and animals. She enjoyed traveling, especially on cruise ships. During her extensive adventures, she unknowingly opened her heart and home to individuals around the world with a warm smile and jolly laugh. As her mom said to her, and she frequently repeated, "This too shall pass." The memorial service will be Monday, May 21 at 1:30 at Central United Methodist Church, 201 University, NE. The family would like to extend their thanks for all the love and support. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Central United Methodist Church or a charity of your choice. Some of the charities Dorothy contributed to include: Habitat for Humanity (www.habitatabq.org), St. Labre Indian School (www.stlabre.org), New Mexico girls' and boys' Ranch (www.theranches.org) and REDWINGS Horse Sanctuary (redwingshorsesanctuary.org ). To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109
        Published on: Sun May 20, 2012