Melissa Sue BrownMelissa Sue Brown, 56, founder of Safe Haven Outreach Mission, of Parsons, lost her fight to liver disease and has gone home to be with her Lord at 12:14 p.m., Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at her home. She was born Sept. 7, 1969 at Chanute, a daughter of George Dale and Linda Sue (Jones) Shultz. She began elementary school at Chanute and then moved to Parsons with her family, graduating from the Parsons High School with the Class of 1988. On May 15, 1993 she and Mark P. Brown were united in marriage at Parsons. Survivors include: Her husband and caregiver – Mark P. Brown, of the home; two daughters - Heaven Brown, and her children – Nevaeh and Legend, of Parsons; Hailey Brown (her caregiver,) and her children – Raphael, Nyla, Estan and Elias, of Parsons; one son – Austin Brown, and his children – Jaleel, Myka, Milana, Mia, Brielle, Aaliyah, and Aziah.