Nadean Brown, age 73, of West Frankfort passed away at 11:10 a.m. on Thursday, December 23, 2010 at the home of her son after a lengthy illness. She was born September 28, 1937 in West Frankfort, IL to parents William and Flora (Miller) Brown. She was employed for several years at Frankfort Heights Manor. She also helped care for the elderly in their home. She enjoyed going dancing and shopping. Nadean greatly enjoyed her grandchildren, family, and spending time with her friends. She will be sadly missed by all who loved her especially her three dogs, "Tiny, Teenie, and Tanna." She is survived her one son, Randy (Michelle) Odle of West Frankfort; two daughters, Dana Melvin of West Frankfort, Mary (Chuck) Casey of Benton, IL; six grandchildren, Kaitlyn and Brandon Odle, Charlie, Dale Aaron, and Nathan Casey, Danielle Melvin; one brother, Bill Brown, Jr. of Mt. Vernon, IL; several nieces and nephews; and special friend and cousin, Phyllis Young. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Flora Brown, and by brother Ernie R. Brown. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 30, 2010 at Union Funeral Home in West Frankfort, IL with Barbara Gardner and Stan Serati officiating. Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 29, 2010 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be at Tower Heights Cemetery in West Frankfort, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made "In Memory of Nadean Brown." Envelopes will be available and accepted at the funeral home.