Lydia Daphne Brown, 62, of Benton, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2026 at her home. She was born on November 2, 1963 in Mishawaka, Indiana to Lamar and Betty Ray. She worked as a paralegal for an Elder Law Firm before serving the Saline County Clerk for 12 years, where she retired as the voter registrar and administrator.

She is survived by her two daughters, Anna McAdory(Scott) and Olivia Brown(Jessie); her son Samuel Calvin Brown(Wendy); her sister Jeana Carter; her brother Jonathan Ray; her mother Betty Jean Ray; brothers-in-law Arlon Brown(Valerie) and Russell Brown; sisters-in-law Cathy Faulkner and Melissa Ray(Roy); her grandchildren Julia and Chandler Piker; Kaylee and Wyatt Brewster, Lillian Blevins; Santiago and Lila Brown-Garcia.

Lydia spent her last days at home surrounded by family and friends. In life, she held onto the hopes and dreams she shared with loved ones. In death, she goes on to the peace and happiness that awaits her. She is preceded in death by her father, Lamar Ray; her husband of 32 years, Calvin Dewey Brown; her grandson, Mateo Samuel Brown; her brother, Woodie Ray; and her sister, Patricia Beatty.

Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00pm on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Ashby Funeral Home.

Graveside services will be 10:00am on Friday, February 20, 2026, at Pinecrest Memorial Park.