Evelyn "Evie" Brown, 78, of Duluth, MN peacefully started her journey to heaven on Nov. 23, 2022.

Evie was born in Grand Marais, MN to Chris and Ida Hammer, and she lived life in the surrounding Duluth area. After earning her degree in cosmetology, she was married to Clifford E Brown Jr & built a house in Hermantown. They started her namesake business "Evie's Craft Supplies" where she spent many years making special events even more special thru Floral Design, Catering, & event organization. Evie was also a creative teacher known for home crafting & organizing local craft shows. She was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Lakeside Eastern Star & Twin Port Rosemaling Society of Duluth, where she most recently took pride displaying her talent for Rosemaling & Scandinavian Design painting.  She will be deeply missed by many she touched, and forever remembered through her Art.

Evie was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Brown Jr; parents, Chris and Ida Hammer; sister, Jeanette Jackson; brother, Carl Hammer; and family friend, Jane Cox.

Evie is lovingly remembered by her son, Robert (Eileen) Brown; daughter, Cindy (Larry) Pierce; granddaughter, Jadyn; step-grandchildren, Faith and Gabe; brother, David Hammer; sisters, Edna Bowen and Irene Malner; brother-in-law, Jerry Jackson; close friend, Jeff Cox and family; and several nieces, nephews, and extended family.

For those lives she touched, please join the family for an open Celebration of Life to be held 12:00 – 3:00 PM on Saturday, Dec. 17th at Lakeside - Lester Park Community Center, 106 N 54h Ave E Duluth, MN 55804.