About Ila Jean

Ila (pronounced eye-la) Jean Brown was born Ila Jean Payne in 1932. She grew up on a farm in Lagrange, Arkansas. She married William Eugene Brown and raised two children, Andrea and Richard, in Marianna, AR. When she was young and able-bodied, she enjoyed sewing, painting, and cooking. She is currently in hospice care.

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  1. karon · January 7, 2015

    wonderful Jessica!! Thanks for taking care of Ila Jean. I pray that she doesn’t suffer anymore and can go in peace like mom did. Nobody knows what all is involved with the care of an elderly person. Especially your mother or grandmother etc.(family) Please be patient because it will be over soon and you will be glad you had the pleasure to take care of her. Love you Jess, karon Keep the Faith

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    • Jess Hoard · January 7, 2015

      Thanks, Karon! You’re a sweetheart. It really helps to hear words of support.

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  2. Tambrey · January 8, 2015

    Hi Jess! I agree with Karon…..Keep the Faith. I have really enjoyed reading your writings about Ila Jean. Then I read your photography tips which were excellent. Then that lead me to the “Colors Run Red” article followed by Daniel’s comment. That blew me away. (You are a wonderful writer, keep writing…….Eloise, a journalism major, would love your writing, also !)
    Love ya, too…………Tandy

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    • Jess Hoard · January 9, 2015

      Um, sorry to disappoint, but that “Colors Run Red” must be someone else’s. Don’t know it. But thanks for the encouragement. Share with others! This has helped keep me semi-sane through the whole thing.

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