Leah Adele Brown, Age: 72
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Jul 13, 1952---Jun 09, 2025

Leah Adele Brown was born July 13, 1952 in Kansas City, Kansas and left the earth to be with her Savior on June 9, 2025. Leah was the first of five children born to G. William and Woodyne Mann. She graduated from Wyandotte High School in 1970 and attended Kansas State University, graduating in 1974 with a degree in Dietetics. 

Leah married the love of her life, Dennis Brown, on May 25, 1974. They resided in Kansas City, Kansas before moving to Shawnee, Kansas. They reared their two daughters in Shawnee, and Leah was involved in the many activities of the girls. She was an active member of the Shawnee United Methodist Church for 36 years. 

Leah’s career in the field of dietetics spanned decades. She worked in multiple hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation facilities, home health and hospice care. Leah provided compassionate and expert care to countless patients. The Good Samaritan Society (Olathe), where Leah worked for many years, cared for her in the last six months of her life. 

Leah was a 32 year breast cancer survivor and supported the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. 

Leah’s life reflected God’s love as she loved and cared for family and friends and that love will remain in the hearts of all of those she touched. 

Leah was preceded in death by her parents, her two infant sons Graham Matthew Brown and Benjamin Tyler Brown and her brother David Mann. She is survived by her husband Dennis Brown, her daughters Rachel Lynch (Doug) and Allison Sumners (Larry), siblings Amelia Mann, Sarah Seeman (Jeff) and Dwight Mann, grandchildren Braye Brown, Ethan Lynch, Harper Lynch and Jozie Sumners, and numerous nieces and nephews. 

A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, June 17 at 10:00 am at the Shawnee United Methodist Church, 10700 Johnson Dr., Shawnee, KS 66203. Visitation will be at the church prior to the service at 9:00 am. Graveside service will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, 701 N. 94th St., Kansas City, KS 66112. 

In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to Olathe Hospice House Donate here and the

Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Donate here

 

 


Condolences

Donald and Joan Personett Jun 11, 2025

Friend ,Kansas City ,Kansas

Wishing you our deepest sympathy for your loss.

Jill Hershberger Jun 11, 2025

I am so sorry. Sending my sincere condolences and prayers, to Dennis and family.

Jennifer Randle Jun 11, 2025

friend ,Overland Park ,Kansas

Dennis, I was so sorry to learn about Leah's death. I recall you telling me how wonderful she was when you went through your own health issues. I don't think you could have found a better person to spend your life with. Even though you spent a lot of time loving Leah and being loved by her, and that you are thankful for that time together, it is never easy to lose a loved one. My prayers are with you. Jennifer Randle

Stephanie (Kerman) Thornton Jun 11, 2025

Friend ,Roeland Park ,Kansas

My dear friend, Leah Brown, was a warm, sweet, positive, caring person. Leah had a strong moral compass and a quiet manner, which belied her formidable strength. I shared many years in the same neighborhood enjoying her and her family as neighbors, church members, fellow parents at school and my daughter was part of the Scout troop lead by Leah. The world is poorer due to her exit from it. Dennis, Rachel, Doug and Allison, love and comfort are sought in prayer for you. May her memory be a blessing. May you rest in the knowledge of her love for you. God bless you, Stephanie

Data Analytics/Business Intelligence, LMH Health Jun 13, 2025

Coworkers ,Lawrence ,Kansas

With heartfelt sympathy, we offer our condolences on the loss of your mother. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. - Data Analytics/Business Intelligence

Adam Magie Jun 16, 2025

Family friend ,Eddy ,Texas

I am so sorry for your loss, I remember meeting you both many times over the years and how kind and wonderful you both were. God bless you, as he blessed me to know you and Leah.

Services

Event:
Visitation
Location:
Shawnee United Methodist Church
Address:
10700 Johnson Drive
City:
Shawnee
State:
Kansas
Zip Code:
66203
Date:
Jun 17, 2025
Time:
9:00 AM
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Event:
Funeral Service
Location:
Shawnee United Methodist Church
Address:
10700 Johnson Drive
City:
Shawnee
State:
Kansas
Zip Code:
66203
Date:
Jun 17, 2025
Time:
10:00 AM
Google Map:
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