Marilyn June Taylor Brown

March 2, 2026

Marilyn June Taylor Brown, 79, passed away on February 28, 2026, in Atmore, AL. She was born in Lottie, Alabama, to Kindle and Sena Mae (Hadley) Taylor. She attended local schools in McCullough until junior high, when she transferred to Escambia County High School in Atmore. There, she met and married her first husband, Carl Ladon Watford. They were married only a few years when “Donnie” was tragically killed in a car accident, leaving her a widow at just 21 years old with two daughters, Pamela Denise Hall and Christie Michelle Watford Shannon. Only a few years later, she was introduced to John William “Boots” Teal. They enjoyed several blessed years of marriage filled with family fun and dancing. Their son, Thomas Shannon Teal, was just three years old when “Boots” was killed in a head-on collision.

By the age of 28, June had been widowed twice and was raising three small children. Some people might have given up, but instead, she went to work. It was during this time that she met lifelong friend Mrs. Betty Raley at Barton Flower Shop. There, her natural talent for decorating and design began to flourish, and she built a wonderful work family. After several years of raising her children and working, June reconnected with an old friend, William Henry Brown. Their relationship lasted more than twenty years and brought her much happiness, along with one more son, Ryan Taylor Brown. Through all the years, her strength and love remained constant.

After “Pops” passed, her dedication to her family and work never faltered. Following a cancer diagnosis, she and her oldest granddaughter set a goal for her to reach her 80th birthday. Unfortunately, she passed away two weeks before that milestone. Her passing was peaceful at home, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. With her final breath, she smiled as she joined the many loved ones who had gone before her. She will be deeply missed.

Marilyn June Taylor Watford Teal Brown is survived by her four children; nine grandchildren—Caitlin Hall, Taylor Shannon, Jonathon Shannon, Kyndall Hall, Leyton Teal, Abi Teal, Oliver Brown, Jennie Mae Brown, and Theodore Brown; and one great-grandchild, Lillie Rose Shannon.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, March 6, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Sardis Baptist Cemetery in Wawbeek, AL.

Visitation will be held on Friday, March 6, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. until service time at 11:00 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.

Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Obituaries