Marvel "Donetta" Brown-Posey passed from this world into heaven on May 3rd, 2024. She was born in Longdale, Oklahoma on April 25, 1934 to Elbert F. and Ruby Hays. She spent some of her childhood in El Reno and then moved to Bethany, Oklahoma at a young age. She graduated from Bethany High School where she met Don Brown. They were married on November 5th, 1953, and were inseparable for 56 years until Don passed in 2010.

During the marriage, Donetta worked as a switchboard operator for Southwestern Bell Telephone, while Don got his start as a homebuilder and land developer. The business became successful, and Donetta helped Don by decorating the homes he built. This business thrived for over 50 years.

Donetta's main devotion was supporting her husband and raising her 4 children. She loved to teach her children, cook and bake, and play tennis. The family vacations at Lake Tenkiller, and in Red River, New Mexico were the most memorable. She and Don also loved to travel the United States in their motorhome. Don and Donetta loved to plan vacations for their children and grandchildren in many amazing places creating memories that have lasted past their lifetime. Don and Donetta were also devoted Christians and loved leading Bible studies to help people know the Lord.

After Don's passing in 2010, Donetta married longtime friend and family attorney James Posey in 2012, whose wife Shirley passed within months of Don. Donetta and Shirley were longtime friends and tennis partners. Donetta and James spent 12 years together before her passing. They enjoyed studying the Bible and traveling to various destinations.

Donetta was preceded in death by her husband Don Brown, and sisters Janice Downs and Sharon Witt. She is survived by her second husband James Posey, children Gary Brown (wife Mary), Jan Smith (husband Tim), Greg Brown (wife Trisha) and Bradd Brown (wife Marsha), her grandchildren Farrah, Rachel, Blake, Brett, Whitney, Nick, Kayla, Macy (and spouses), brother-in-law Jeff Witt, and a multitude of great-grandchildren and loving step-grandchildren.

Viewing will be Monday, 10:00am to 8:00pm with family present from 5:00 to 7:00pm at Mercer-Adams. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 7, 2:00pm at Bethany First Church of the Nazarene with interment in Bethany Cemetery.

The service was livestreamed and may be viewed on this obituary page.