Barbara "Jean" Brown, age 73, of Ringgold, Georgia, formerly of Dalton passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2018 surrounded by her family. She was born on October 21, 1944 in Cherokee County. She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert Leon and Hester Pope Blalock; her sister, Ovelee Hartsfield; and brothers, Herbert and L. J. Blalock. Jean attended Valley Point School. She was married to Johnny L. Brown for 37 years until his death in 1999. She is survived by her children, Melinda (James) Baker of Tunnel Hill, Nathan (Pam) Brown of Ringgold, Beverly (Johnny) Brown of Varnell; grandchildren, Adam and Jason Baker, Johnny Brown, Jennifer Mullins, Dustin and Jeremy Talley, Jessica McGill; and grandchildren she helped raise, Aaron and Stephanie Brown; 14 great grandchildren; grand pup, Korrie; and life long friends, Carolyn Harris and Shelby Black; nieces and nephews also survive. A funeral service to celebrate the life of Barbara "Jean" Brown will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, October 13, 2018 at the chapel of Dalton Funeral Home with Bro. Mark Smith and Jason Baker officiating. A graveside service and burial will be held at Pleasant Arbor Baptist Church in Waleska, GA. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home from 5-8 PM Friday evening. Arrangements have been entrusted to independently owned and operated Dalton Funeral Home, 620 S. Glenwood Ave. Dalton, GA 30721; 706-529-5371.