Novella Brown

Novella Goodwin Pinkman Brown, 86, Nevada, passed away Monday, Aug. 16, 2021. She was born Jan. 21, 1935, in Cedar Springs to Fred and Florence Goodwin. She had worked for Dr Short in El Dorado Springs, Viets Café, Mitchell’s Coffee Shop, Firp & Bobs Drive-in and in food service at the Nevada State Hospital.

Novella was a member of the VFW Auxiliary #2175, American Legion Auxiliary, Fraternal Order of Eagles and Benevolent Protective Order of Elks. She enjoyed helping with all these organization at Christmas time to make sure children received Christmas Baskets. She enjoyed playing bingo, cooking, sewing, going to the Casino, playing 500-point rummy, checkers, square dancing, yard sales and auctions. Novella was a good wife, mother, companion, who loved her kids and grand kids as well as all kids she came in contact with.

Novella is survived by her longtime companion, Larry Brown; one son, Calvin Pinkman, El Dorado Springs; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and a sister-in-law, Arletta Wilson, Rich Hill.

Preceding her in death were her parents; a son, Roger Pinkman, and several siblings.

The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the Nevada City Hospital as well as Butler Center for their support in her final days.

Services were held Saturday, Aug. 21, at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with interment in Green Mound Cemetery, Harwood.

Memorials are suggested to American Legion or Elks with the funeral home serving as custodian.

You may view obituary and send condolences on line at www.ferryfuneralhome.com.