Ramona LARUE

LARUE BROWN, RAMONA, 59, beloved and respected artist and mother from 1946 to March 19, 2005 in Miami. She fought a courageous battle after being diagnosed with colorectal cancer in May 2001. Mona was born in Corpus Christi, Texas on March 12, 1946 to Col. Arthur LaRue and Irene LaRue. She is survived by her loving children: Michael and Arianne Brown; ex-husband Gerald Brown; her sisters: Billy Elsey and Debbie Schobey. With so much passion for art and desire for life, it's too soon and so sad she had to leave us...she will now be painting sunsets! We love you, you will be missed forever! The family is thankful for many friends that supported her through her illness. Special appreciation is expressed to her daughter Arianne, her fiance, Andrew Kostas and dear friend Dorothy Bibey for their loyal dedication to mom and Mona. A private celebration of life in rememberence of Mona, contact Arianne Brown, 305-333-2300. To visit this Guest Book Online, go to www.herald.com/obituaries. Published in The Miami Herald on 4/6/2005.