Kathleen "Brownie" Evelyn Tarp, died June 29, 2021 at her home in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Brownie was awaited in Heaven by her husband Jorgen, her parents and four sisters.

She is survived by her two daughters, Kristina Tarp and Anna Slaten (Jeff), grandchildren Topher and Ellis Slaten, sisters Patsy Brassfield and Jane Thiessen, step-children Jes Tarp and Marianne Tarp-Schmidt, step grandchildren Jennifer, Julie, Jonathan, Jessica, Joshua and James Tarp and Christian and Jesper Tarp-Schmidt, and many beloved nieces, nephews and friends.

Born September 22, 1939 in Sallisaw, Oklahoma to Floyd Bagley and Thelma Palmer, she was number six of seven girls.

The Bagley sisters, taught by their father, became a gospel singing group that travelled throughout the region singing at churches, revivals, funerals and other events.  Brownie sang soprano.

After graduating from Sallisaw high school in 1957, Brownie moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma where she earned an Associate Degree in radiography at St. John's Hospital ('59-'61).

In 1964 Brownie joined Campus Crusade for Christ.  She worked at Arrowhead Springs, CA, and then started a singles' ministry in Dallas, TX.  The success of her ministry led to an opportunity to start a similar ministry in London, England.

However, in London she crossed paths with a handsome Dane, and after a six-week courtship (that started with a date to the opera at Covent Garden, and culminated with a proposal at Hampstead Heath), Brownie was engaged to marry Dr. Jorgen Tarp D.D.S. of Denmark.

Jorgen and Brownie were married on October 20, 1973 in Vian, Oklahoma.  Their first place of married residence was in Vissenbjerg, Denmark, where their first daughter, Kristina, was born.

In 1976 they moved to Oklahoma City, OK while Jorgen fast-tracked a two-year dental degree in the U.S.  Then, looking for a place to establish their home near Sallisaw, the two were charmed by the town of Siloam Springs, AR.

It was in Siloam Springs that their second daughter, Anna, was born in 1978.  They established deep friendships with many professors at John Brown University, with whom they helped plant Siloam Springs Community Chapel.  Brownie was involved in musical ensembles and directed a number of musicals and plays at the small Christian school her daughters attended. She entrepenuered a casserole business, was erstwhile dental assistant, remodeled an old Victorian house in downtown Siloam, and designed and built a lake house.  Brownie kept her life filled with beloved people by entertaining in her home, playing Trivial Pursuit and cards with friends, and spending holidays with family in Sallisaw, OK.  She and the Bagley sisters would still perform together.  She joined Jorgen on several medical mission trips to Central America.

In 1987 the family moved to Broken Arrow, OK.  As a highly involved parent, Brownie went to a lot of plays, music recitals, basketball/track/volleyball games and school events.   Her love of music kept her involved in various church choirs.  She joined Park Cities Presbyterian Church of Dallas for a choir tour to the UK.  She and Jorgen taught several different Sunday schools and hosted church new member classes. They were part of a close-knit Bible study group who met for 8+ years. Brownie also exercised her gift of hospitality by hosting international students. Amongst all this, she survived ovarian cancer in 1992.

In 1994, Brownie purchased 19 acres in Broken Arrow to pursue a dream.  She designed, built, and ran Tarp Chapel & Gardens for 20 years. Brownie offered full-service catering, decorating, wedding planning and coordinating.   On the same property, Brownie designed and built Tivoli Inn Bed & Breakfast, which opened in 2004.  Inspired by her experience of High Tea at the Original Maids of Honor in Kew Gardens, she opened a Tea Room at the B&B (which necessitated a trip to the top Tea Rooms in London for research—the Ritz, Claridge's, The Dorchester, and culminating at The Hotel Savoy).

Retiring in 2015, Brownie had already been caregiver of her husband Jorgen for several years.  In their last few years together, Brownie spent many hours taking Jorgen on daily driving trips around beautiful eastern Oklahoma.

Brownie had an abiding relationship with Jesus Christ that she nurtured daily in Scripture.  She never lost her passion for proclaiming the good news of Jesus and for discipling new believers.  She inspired her own daughters' love for Jesus and missions.

Memorial service is Saturday, July 10 ^th at 2 p.m. at Kirk of the Hills Presbyterian Church, Tulsa, OK.

Private family interment was at Rolling Oaks Cemetery, arrangements by Stanley's Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Wycliffe Bible Translators, or any other worthy cause.