Brown Jo Brown

Kathy Jo Brown, 67, of Versailles, passed away at 11:50 a.m., Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at the Christ Hospital in Cincinnati. She was born in Batesville on February 19, 1956, the daughter of Joseph and Sylvia Augustine Mulford. Survivors include two sons: Kris (Ai) Brown and Joe Brown both of Versailles; one daughter Lisa Hurson of Versailles; grandchildren: Cain and Cyle Meyer, Kurt Hutson, and Hailey, Brooklyn, Joey and Alex Brown; brother-in-law Wayne Peace of Osgood; sister-in-law Judy Mulford of Napoleon, along with several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, grandchildren Kacy and Grace, her brother Dan Mulford, and her sisters Barbara Peace and Mary Elizabeth Mulford.

Ms. Brown attended Jac-Cen-Del High School and received her Associate’s degree in accounting from Ivy Tech. She was a former employee of Sears in Versailles, but was best known in the community as the office manager for the Versailles branch of Laughery Valley Co-op. Kathy had this position for over 30 years, retiring in August of 2021.

Visitation was on Monday, September 19 from 5-7 p.m. at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles. Kathy’s wishes were to be cremated and there will be no services following. Memorials may be given to the Ripley County Humane Society in care of the funeral home.