Mrs. Rebecca Sue Brown, age 65, of Winfield, formerly of Berry, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at Fayette Medical Center. Mrs. Brown was born on March 15, 1961, in Jasper, Alabama, to James Lewis and Ola Mae Fondren Swindle. She attended Berry High School and later earned a degree in Medical Transcription from Bevill State Community College. She was employed for 16 years at Fayette Long-Term Care Center, where she began her career as a nursing aide and later served as the unit secretary until her retirement. Rebecca dedicated much of her life to helping others. She was a member of North River Rescue and faithfully served as an EMT for 35 years. In her spare time Rebecca enjoyed fishing, sewing, going out for Mexican food, and spending time with her family. She was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need.

Mrs. Brown is survived by her husband of 48 years, Paul Brown; her daughter, Jenny Capps (Taylor); her granddaughters, Jenna Sullivan (Grayson) and Jordyn Simmons; her siblings, James Calvin Swindle, Judy Radcliff, and Barbie Ledlow (Dale); and a host of nieces, nephews, and other extended family members.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Brown was preceded in death by her daughter, Brenda Elaine Brown; her sisters-in-law, Donna Swindle and Norma Brown; and her brother-in-law, Bob Radcliff.

Funeral services for Mrs. Brown will be held on Friday, June 12, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel, with burial to follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery near Berry. Visitation will be held on Thursday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Mrs. Brown will lie in state on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. service time.

Bowen Funeral Home of Winfield, AL serving the Brown family.