Shelyon Fontina Brown, or as all who loved her knew as “Cody”, departed peacefully from us on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at age 50. Cody was profoundly beloved and cherished by all who were blessed to know and meet her. She was a mother, daughter, sister and friend who loved life! Cody enjoyed cooking, playing music and singing along, loving on her kids and family, and driving with her spouse of over 25 years, Garry Taylor.
She is survived by Garry; her three children, Camron, Joshua and Shakera; her cherished grandchild, Kenneth; parents James & Sheila Brown (Staples) from Winchester, Tenn.; brother and sister-in-law James Jr. (Junie) and Wendy Brown; beloved nephew and niece Avery & Olivia Brown; among a host of Brown, Staples, Taylor extended family who will miss her bright spirit, love, and laughter.
Cody Brown was a graduate of Franklin County High School (1990), where she loved home-economics class, sewing, cooking, and cutting up with her friends. While growing up she loved to play with cousins and uncles in her native Belvidere, Tenn., chasing and petting animals (who sometimes did not appreciate being petted), as well as protecting anyone she considered family or friend. Another favorite pastime of Cody’s was to go for a drive or ride with loved ones and “bump” her favorite music and enjoy the beautiful Tennessee countryside.
Cody was one of a kind and will be missed by all who loved her. She lived life on her own terms and loved her children, family, and pets with every fiber of her being. The family would like to thank everyone for their comforting words, prayers, and actions during this time. Any and all donations or gifts in Cody’s memory should be directed to her son, Camron Gray, or parents James or Sheila Brown.
Visitation and Funeral will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home in Winchester, Tenn.
Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 First Ave NW, Winchester, TN 37398, (931)-967-2222, www.moorecortner.com
