Barbara Sue Brown

Barbara Sue King Brown went home to her Lord on Monday, September 28, 2026. She and her beloved husband, Paul Brown, resided at The Mansions Senior Living Community in Sandy Springs, Georgia. She was 87 years old.

Barbara was born on July 19, 1939 in Kokomo, Indiana to Ralph Miller King and Sarah Booher King. She was the oldest of three children, with two brothers, David and Mike. She grew up in Indiana but moved several times during her childhood eventually graduating from high school in Westfield, New Jersey. After high school Barbara attended Indiana University where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Special Education with an emphasis in speech therapy.

She met Paul during her junior year of college. After graduation, Barbara and Paul married on December 26, 1961, in Kokomo, Indiana. They soon moved to El Reno, Oklahoma where she taught junior high school. Barbara and Paul later moved to Birmingham, Alabama where their daughter, Kelly was born. They subsequently moved to Miami, Florida where their son, Christopher was born. Miami was their home for 32 years. During that time, Barbara taught school for 16 years at Perrine Baptist Academy, teaching both sixth and third grades.

Barbara loved being a wife and mother and was deeply involved in the life of their church. At Kendall United Methodist in Miami she taught Sunday school and volunteered in various ministries. Barbara and Paul were also members of Old Cutler Presbyterian church in Miami where they participated in small groups and community service.

Following Miami, Barbara and Paul moved to Fort Myers, Florida for 24 years. Barbara loved studying God’s Word and served as a core leader for Community Bible Study in Fort Myers. She was also an active member of Evangelical Free Church of America where she continued her lifelong commitment to serving others. Throughout her years in various churches, she especially enjoyed helping with children’s ministry.

Barbara had many interests including reading, playing tennis, painting and playing bridge. She loved flowers and had an amazing green thumb when it came to growing plants, especially orchids. Barbara enjoyed getting together with her friends for lunch and dinner. She was also an active member of the PEO Sisterhood. Barbara was a kind, sweet and thoughtful lady. Above all, she dearly loved children. She adored her six grandchildren and two great-grandsons.

Barbara is survived by her husband of 64 years, Paul; her two brothers, David King (Jayne King); and Mike King (Jill King); her daughter, Kelly Varalla (Richard Varalla); and her son, Chris Brown (Christine Brown). Her grandchildren; Chris Varalla (Sarah Jane Varalla); Will Varalla, Sarah Tyler (Cameron Tyler); and Katie, Cameron and Joshua Brown. She is also survived by her two great-grandsons, Samuel and Charlie Varalla.

A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at 11:00 am at Brookhaven Presbyterian Church; 1294 N. Druid Hills Rd, Atlanta, Georgia 30319. Barbara’s favorite color was pink. For those attending the service, consider wearing something pink in her memory. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Brookhaven Presbyterian Church. Please mark donations to the General Fund. Check “add a memo” and write “In memory of Barbara Brown”, for a special gift to the Children’s Ministry, which she loved so much. The link is; www.brookhavenpres.com/give.