Barbara Lee “Mysie” Brown, a longtime Northern Neck resident, was recently honored with a drive-by parade for a milestone birthday. Brown’s family organized the parade for her 80th birthday on Nov. 13th. Brown was born in Brown Store, Virginia, and attended schools in Northumberland County and Heathsville. Brown, who is fondly known to many as ‘Mysie,’ is always willing to help neighbors in need, especially with food. The woman of faith attends First Baptist Church in Heathsville and attributes her longevity to taking life as it comes.