Betty Lou

Brown

Betty L. Brown passed away unexpectedly on April 30, 2026 at the age of 91. She was born in Van Buren, Arkansas and made the journey to California at the age of nine along with her parents and five siblings. She was educated in local schools and graduated in 1953 from San Benito High School. She met her husband to be Paul Brown in 1954 at the New China Cafe and they were married in 1955. They moved to Grass Valley, Ca where he was Superintendent on the construction of putting Highway 80 in from Truckee to Sacramento. Betty yearned to be near her Mother and they moved to Hollister in 1961. That same year they opened San Benito Glass and it remains in operation as one of the oldest businesses in San Benito County. She worked diligently by her husband's side in many capacities through the years while they raised their only child Rhonda. She was an incredibly hard worker who never met a challenge too large or that she couldn't conquer. Betty was a woman of great faith and wisdom who trusted God would take care of her and her family. Her strength was evident in her daily life along with her kindness and smile. She was a kind, considerate, amazing lady who helped innumerable customers through the years, always with a positive attitude. Her very existence in life and until her last breath was for the happiness of her family. There is nothing that will fill the void that is felt by her passing and the loss that will be felt every second of everyday. She is survived by her daughter Rhonda and numerous nieces and nephews.  As you always said and your last words to me were, I love you lots and lots and lots and more than the world. Private Burial has been conducted as was her request.