Linda Elizabeth Brown

Feb 10, 1943 -

Jan 3, 2026

In Loving Memory of Linda Elizabeth (Warren) Brown

It is with deep sadness and enduring love that we announce the passing of Linda Elizabeth Brown on Jan. 3, 2026, at the age of 82.

Linda was a woman of fierce independence, extensive travel and a love of reading. Born in Glendale, Calif., in 1943, she moved with her family to Alaska, calling Haines, Kenai, and Anchorage home. She graduated from Anchorage High School in 1960 and Alaska Methodist University in 1964. In 1967, she tragically lost her first husband and the father of her son, Jeff, in a plane crash.

Her career reflected her intelligence and passionate spirit. Linda volunteered on political campaigns, made significant contributions in social work and served as the Director of the Alaska Alcohol Beverage Control Board during the Hammond administration.

She also had an entrepreneurial spirit and a gift for hospitality. She was the Publisher of the Alaska Journal of Commerce; owned a downtown cafe; and alongside her loving husband, G. Kent Edwards, operated an award-winning bed-and-breakfast in Ajijic, Mexico, for 20 years. Recently, she returned home to Anchorage to be near her lifelong friends.

She was predeceased by her parents, Wesley and Elizabeth Warren; devoted husband, Kent Edwards; loving son, Jeffrey Brown; brother, Bill Warren; nephew, William Warren; and niece, Ann Elizabeth Warren.

Linda is survived by her stepchildren, Scott Edwards (Christine), Stacey Bender (Tom) and Mark Edwards (Irma); grandchildren, Jess Brown (Jesse), Olivia Brown and Matt Brown; stepgrandchildren, Catherine (Anson), Julia, Axel, Alexander and Derek Edwards; niece, Darlene Warren; nephew, Wesley Warren; and many other extended family and friends whom she cared for deeply.

Details of her celebration of life will be shared with family and friends soon.