Jerinda Sue Brown

     Jerinda Sue Brown, of Nixa, Missouri, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of family and friends. She leaves behind a lifetime of love, laughter, music, family traditions, and a little bit of magic everywhere she went. 

     Born on August 4, 1962, Jerinda was a proud graduate of Nixa High School, Class of 1980. She went on to attend Southwest Missouri State University, where she studied social work for two years.

      On January 8, 1982, at 7:00 in the evening, Jerinda Sue married the love of her life, Steven Lee Brown, at First Baptist Church in Nixa, Missouri. Together, they celebrated 44 years of marriage, friendship, family, and countless memories. 

     Jerinda Sue spent 25 years as a Certified Pharmacy Technician at Cox South, where she dedicated herself to helping others. But outside of work, some of her greatest joys came from music, family, and the simple things that made life special. 

     Music was always a big part of Jerinda's heart. She was an accomplished pianist; and you could say she was pretty damn good at it... 

     She loved to sing. She was a member of the musical a cappella trio Spun Gold, where she had the joy of singing alongside two of her best friends, Melody Esterline and Cindy Kays. The trio even had the opportunity to perform at the Mansion at Silver Dollar City for three holiday seasons. Jerinda Sue loved books of every genre, theatrical performances, and keeping up with Dancing with the Stars. 

     She had a soft spot for the color purple and all things whimsical, especially unicorns and fairies. She loved snuggling with her kitty cats and enjoyed the little comforts and joys that made a house feel like home. Her favorite movie was A Star Is Born, starring Barbra Streisand and Kris Kristofferson; a fitting favorite for a woman who loved music so much. 

     Above all else, Jerinda Sue loved her family fiercely. She adored her husband, her parents, and every one of her nieces and nephews. Family and holidays meant everything to her. She had a special gift for making Christmas feel magical, especially for the kids. Her home with Steve in Nixa was often the gathering place for some of the family's best memories, laughter, food, stories, and celebrations. 

     Jerinda Sue is survived by her loving husband, Steve Brown; her parents, Linda and Jerry Bolin; her brother, Darin; sister-in-law, Glenda Cook, and her children; nieces and nephews Ashley and Zachary Hawkins, Taylor and Corey Johnson, and Zoey Bolin; great-nieces and great-nephew Hailey, Maelynn, Scarlette, Chloe, and Fisher; cousins Terry and Paul Money and their children Rachel Laggi and Phil Money, along with many other beloved cousins, family members, and friends. 

     She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Frank and Ruth Taylor and Irving and Grace Bolin, along with several aunts, uncles, and cousins. 

     Jerinda Sue's life was filled with music, family, laughter, Christmas magic, books, cats, purple, and a healthy appreciation for a good movie and a little bit of whimsy. 

     She loved deeply, gave generously, and made the people around her feel like they belonged. She will be deeply missed, lovingly remembered, and forever be a part of the family gatherings, holiday traditions, songs, stories, and memories she helped create. 

     And knowing Jerinda Sue, she'd probably want everyone to turn the music up, hug their people a little tighter, and keep the Christmas magic going.

     A memorial service will take place at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Pastor Tim Russell officiating.  

Cremation rites will be accorded by Adams Crematory.