Beth Brown Memorial Foundation

01/31/2026

Hello! Mom's funeral will be streamed via the Vernon's Funeral Home page at 10a on Monday.

If that day/time isn't available for you, it can be viewed on her obituary on their website under "Photos/Video" tab
(https://www.vernonfh.com/obituaries/Joyce-Eldridge-Brown...)

01/26/2026

She was so proud of each one of the Beth Brown Scholarship recipients.

View Joyce Eldridge Brown's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

12/14/2025

Beth's mother, Joyce Brown. 96 years - every bit of it lived to the fullest potential of giving back. IYKYK. Happy birthday, Joyce! It all started with you.

12/01/2025

Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday. Get ahead of the action and donate today. Or tomorrow. Or Wednesday. Or whenever you can.
This is a my family's foundation in remembrance of my sister Beth. 60 years of supporting Champaign County Ohio High School Graduates pursue their careers in the medical field. Since federal funding support of these degrees are now in question, it is important we help.

This scholarship has very humble beginnings.  Elizabeth Ellen Brown ("Beth") was only 7 years old when Acute Lymphatic Leukemia took her from her family.  In 1957 the year Beth was born, her mother and father, Clarence J ("Bud") and Joyce Eldridge Brown moved to Urbana, Ohio to grow thier young fa...

12/12/2024

Come and celebrate Joyce E Brown's 95th birthday on December 22! Stop in for a visit between 2 and 4p at Vancrest. She has more of these cupcakes to share!

12/02/2024

Tuesday, December 3 2024 is giving Tuesday. Consider a donation to charity that gives at least 95% of its funds to scholarship recipients.

This scholarship has very humble beginnings.  Elizabeth Ellen Brown ("Beth") was only 7 years old when Acute Lymphatic Leukemia took her from her family.  In 1957 the year Beth was born, her mother and father, Clarence J ("Bud") and Joyce Eldridge Brown moved to Urbana, Ohio to grow thier young ...

11/20/2024

Hello! The Beth Brown Scholarship is STILL active!
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03/21/2024

Please share this listing or buy the house...Why? Because all proceeds go to support the Beth Brown Memorial Foundation! Started giving back in 1965 and want to give even more!

Here is a rare opportunity for a lucky buyer to breathe new life into a piece of local heritage. This beautiful home is a classic example of the Second Empire architectural style. Built in 1872, this 5BR, 2.5 story home has a stunning Chateauesque style carriage house with horse stalls intact. You c...

02/27/2024

2024 Applicants: We are aware of the issues with getting FAFSA information. Submit what you have by March 1!

12/10/2023

Join me is wishing my mother, Joyce E Brown, a happy birthday. If you know of the Proverbs 31 woman, she has ticked off many of those boxes! She has encouraged, launched, and supported many wonderful causes and people in her 94 years. Send her a card (c/o Vancrest Urbana, 2380 US Highway 68 S, Urbana, Ohio 43078), wish her well on here, contribute to her daughter Beth's wonderful and long lasting foundation (www.bethbrownscholarship.org), raise a glass and a prayer.

11/28/2023

On this giving Tuesday, please consider supporting the Beth Brown Memorial Foundation. I haven't appeased the Facebook gods to accept donations on our behalf, but our website is up and available to receive any kindness you are able to share. www.bethbrownsholarship.org

The Beth Brown Memorial Foundation board is so grateful for each of the participants and donors over the 59 years of the scholarship. If you or someone you know has been impacted positively by the Beth Memorial Foundation, would you please let us know?

11/25/2023

The Beth Brown Memorial Foundation was established in love for the students of Champaign County MANY (59-?) years ago. It very well may be the longest running scholarship in Champaign County. The seeds planted by the scholarship have grown far beyond Champaign County. Please consider supporting our endeavor.

https://www.bethbrownscholarship.org