Family members, friends, coworkers and community members gathered Monday at Mount Pisgah Cemetery to honor Brown’s life, faith and public service.
White County Judge Lisa Gail Brown was remembered Monday, August 17, during a graveside service at Mount Pisgah Cemetery.
Brown died August 12 in Searcy following a battle with cancer. She was 59.
Brother John Cates and Brother David Fox officiated the service. White County offices were closed Monday, allowing county employees to attend and pay their respects.
Brown was born October 22, 1966, in Searcy and grew up in the Rocky Point community north of Judsonia. She graduated as valedictorian of Judsonia High School in 1985 and later attended Arkansas State University-Beebe.
After working in banking, Brown began her career in District Court in 1993. She joined the White County Judge’s Office in 2005 and served as an administrative assistant to former county judges Bob Parish and Michael Lincoln.
Brown was elected White County judge in 2022 and took office January 1, 2023. She was serving her 1st term and running unopposed for reelection at the time of her death.
Throughout her career, Brown was known for her calm leadership, compassion and commitment to helping the people of White County. Her obituary described public service as more than a job for Brown—it was a calling she fulfilled with humility, wisdom and strength.
Brown was also remembered for her Christian faith, love for her family and devotion to her husband of 39 years, George Brown.
Her interests included horses, farm animals, beagles, gardening, cooking and hosting family gatherings. During her younger years, she trained and showed horses and competed twice in the Miss Rodeo Arkansas contest.
Brown leaves a legacy of faithful service, compassionate leadership and dedication to the county she called home.
Arrangements were entrusted to Powell Funeral Home of Searcy.
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