Sue Germany Brown
August 26, 1938 – October 27, 2025
On Monday, October 27, 2025, Sue Germany Brown, devoted wife, mother of two, grandmother of three, great-grandmother of one, and unwavering pillar of her family and community, passed away peacefully at the age of 87. A memorial reception will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 1:00-3:00 pm, at Hillier Funeral Home in College Station, TX. All are welcome to gather and celebrate her extraordinary life.
Sue was born on August 26, 1938, in Tyler, Texas, to Eunie John and Sterling Germany. She grew up in West University in Houston, in a close-knit family, where she learned the art of hospitality and quiet resilience that defined her. Sue graduated from Lamar High School in Houston in 1956 and attended Southern Methodist University, where she was a proud member of Delta Zeta sorority. Sue met the love of her life, Olin Wheeler Brown, on a blind date in College Station, arranged by a mutual friend. What began as a serendipitous evening blossomed into a lifetime of partnership. On April 14, 1962, they married in Houston. Together for 57 cherished years until his passing in 2019, Sue and Olin raised two children, Scott and Sara Lynn, building a home filled with laughter, unwavering support, and traditions that spanned generations. Sue was immensely proud of her descendants, lighting up at every chance to talk about her paramedic son, Scott Brown, whose quick thinking saved lives; her teacher daughter, Sara Lynn Willis, who shaped young minds with the same warmth she gave her own; her three loving grandkids, who called her “Grandmom”, Reagan Brown and her husband Nathan, Lauren Cappel and her husband Lane, and Brent Willis; and especially her first great-grandson, Cole Cappel, whom she was over the moon for from the very first coo.
When her children, Scott and Sara Lynn, went to college, Sue began her second career as a receptionist at Lakewood Animal Clinic, where her love for pets grew even stronger. This led to an assortment of wayward pups and kitties finding their way to live with Sue and Olin in their later years. Her kindness and sharp insight touched countless lives, both two-legged and four, making her a cherished fixture at the clinic and in the hearts of every creature she encountered.
Above all, Sue was a mom through and through, the one who never missed a baseball game or dance recital, her applause the loudest in the crowd. She poured creativity into her family, sewing countless dresses and doll clothes by hand, tiny masterpieces that sparked joy and imagination. Her giving spirit extended far beyond home: Sue volunteered tirelessly with the PTA and West End Little League, helping shape young lives with her warmth and organization. In her free time, she found delight in the rhythm of bridge games and bowling alleys, where her competitive spark and easy laughter forged lifelong friendships. She was a devoted partner in Olin's hands-on adventures, often the steady hand behind his kite-building and Scouting
escapades, and together they instilled values of kindness and curiosity in dozens of young scouts as den leaders. In later years, Sue and Olin poured their energy into reunion work with the Aggie Class of '60, proudly supporting the Class of ’60 Aggie Rings initiative, dedicated fundraising and camaraderie that kept their maroon spirit alive. After Olin's passing, her compassion deepened further when she adopted her precious poodle, Hattie Belle, from the Aggieland Humane Society, a feisty, loving companion who brought fresh joy and wagging-tailed adventures to her days. Their time at Covenant Presbyterian Church anchored her circle of dear friends, sharing fellowship, Bible studies, and the quiet comfort of lifelong bonds. Her quiet strength, warm smile, and ability to offer just the right word of encouragement made her a confidante to all who knew her. She embodied grace, with a subtle wit that could light up a room and a compassion that lingered long after.
Sue was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Olin Wheeler Brown; her parents, Eunie John and Sterling Germany; her brother, Robert Germany; and her daughter-in-law, Tracy Brown.
She is survived by her son, Scott Brown; her daughter and son-in-law, Sara Lynn and Matt Willis; her granddaughter and her husband, Reagan Brown and Nathan; her granddaughter and her husband, Lauren Cappel and Lane; her grandson, Brent Willis; and her great-grandson, Cole Cappel.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Aggieland Humane Society, from where Sue's precious poodle, Hattie Belle, found her forever home.
