Addie Lee Brown

July 5, 1924 - Dec. 7, 2015 Addie Lee Sipes Brown, 91, died Dec. 7 at Iredell Memorial Hospital surrounded by family who loved her dearly. She was a cancer survivor who continued her difficult journey with grace, dignity and amazing faith. She was and will continue to be an inspiration to all who knew and loved her. Addie Lee was born July 5, 1924 to John Lee Sipes, Sr. and Bertha Troutman Sipes. She and her 9 siblings moved often following her dad's shoe repair business, finally settling on Main Street in Troutman which was named after her mother's family. She graduated from Troutman High School. She was a secretary at Troutman Shirt Company, Warlick Paint Company, and Duke Power in Troutman where she retired in 1981.In 1947 she married the love of her life, Arthur Clyde "A.C." Brown, who preceded her in death in 2009. She cherished her family and church, Bethel Baptist, where she served in many capacities as a lifelong member. Her Christian faith sustained her through many trials. She also enjoyed sewing in her early years and was proud of the lace wedding mantilla she made for her daughters. She had a green thumb and loved working in her flowers, tending to them like children. Addie Lee is survived by her daughters Lana Medford (Jim), Dinah Young, and Bonnie Eanes (Scott); grandchildren, Chad Harris (Michelle), Ryan Eanes, Casey Eanes (Devin), Laura Eanes, A.J. Medford, and John Medford (Kristina); great-grandchildren, Nikki Harris, Mason Eanes and Payton Eanes; sisters, Virginia Winecoff (Robert) and Shirley Miller (Kelly), many nieces and nephews; and her dear friend and caregiver, Ann Rogers. There will be a visitation Dec. 11 at Bethel Baptist Church in the Family Living Center at 1:30 p.m. followed by a Celebration of Life service at 2:30 p.m. A private graveside service will be held at Iredell Memorial Gardens prior to the visitation. Special thanks from the family to the nurses and staff on the 5th floor of Iredell Memorial and to Dr. Reindollar and Dr. White for their compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bethel Baptist Church Building Fund,1162 East Monbo Road, Statesville, NC 28677 or to cancer research.