Mrs. Jo Ann Barnette Brown, age 79 of Elkin, passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2011. Mrs. Brown was born July 29, 1932 in Forsyth County to Bascom and Sue Durham Barnette. She was a home maker and a member of Elkin Presbyterian Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a sister, Franke Elliott. Survivors include: her husband Henry "Shorty" Brown of Elkin; son, Steve Brown and his wife Glenda of State Road; daughter, Lorre Brown Coone and her husband David of Lake Wylie, SC; brother, Bill Barnette and his wife Peggy of Nebo; grandchildren, Matthew Brown and Emily Brown. A memorial service will be conducted Thursday, October 20, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Elkin Presbyterian Church with Rev. Doug Gebhard officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday from 10:30—11:00 a.m. at the church. The family requests that memorials be made to Elkin Presbyterian Church, 151 Hillcrest Drive, Elkin, NC 28621 or the Children's Home of Winston Salem, 1001 Reynolda Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27104, or to a charity of one's choice. The family would like to thank Dr. Paul Gulley and the staff of Heritage Healthcare of Elkin for their care.