Margaret C. Mitchem-Brown, age 77, of Dayton, passed away Friday, July 31, 2015. She was born August 19, 1937 in Dayton, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Goldwon and Ina Eloise Mitchem; husband, Joe Brown; sisters, Ellen Mae Anderson, Leona Garman and grandson, Branden Brown.

Margaret is survived by her children, David Brown, Debra Buzard, Joe Brown and Tammy Gibson; two brothers, Stanley Mitchem and Ronald (Jaunita) Mitchem; 11 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and special friend and caregiver, Bob Anderson. She is also survived by numerous family and friends.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 pm on Thursday, August 6, 2015 at Newcomer Funeral Home Beavercreek Chapel 3380 Dayton-Xenia Rd., Beavercreek. Funeral services will be held at 10 am on Friday, August 7, 2015 at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Bellbrook Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Hospice of Dayton.