Larnetta McClain "Margo" Brown

Larnetta Brown Obituary

Larnetta McClain Brown
'Margo'
Mrs. Brown, of Charlotte, NC, formerly of Washington, DC, entered into eternal rest on August 7, 2009, in Fredericksburg, VA. Mrs. Brown was born August 25, 1937, in Charlotte to the late James and Wyonella McClain. She was the oldest girl of six sisters and two brothers. She retired in l995 after 34 years of service with the Washington, DC Public Schools having taught special education. Mrs. Brown leaves with loving memories one daughter, Teryl Brown of the home; two sons, Robert I. Brown of Charlotte, and George O. Brown (Jan) of Fredericksburg, VA, and six grandchildren.
Funeral Service is Thursday, August 13, 2009, 12:00 PM, Visitation, 11:00-12:00 PM at Gethsemane AME Zion Church, 531 Campus St. Interment, Oaklawn Cemetery. Long & Son Mortuary Service is serving the Brown Family.

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Published by Charlotte Observer on Aug. 12, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Larnetta Brown

5 Entries

August 20, 2009

Ms. Margo was who she was to me. The first time I was going to meet Ms. Margo was Christmas 2005. I didn't know what to expect. I had heard a lot about this great person but I was some what still nervous. Once I walked into the room and I was told the person in the corner was Margo, I was met with the most beautiful smile. After seeing her smile and saying hello all my fears went away. As the years went on Ms. Margo and I became very close. She and I was quickly becoming friends. I grew to love her and I know she grew to love me. There was nothing I wouldn't do for Ms. Margo and I made sure she knew I would do anything on this earth possible for her. Ms. Margo will be greatly miss my me. Our conversations over the phone or in person I will greatly miss the most. She was like a mother to me. I say to Terri, Robert and George she was the greatest mom and she loved her family more than life itself. I understand your pain. So I leave you with this poem titled Momma. Momma how I love you, I hope you know that I do. Your love has been my Anchor always strong and true. I let you down, Momma, at least a million times, yet you never turned me away, but stood Right by My Side. You encouraged me to right all the wrong things I had done. I Love you Momma, your loving devoted children.

Charlie and Frankie Byrd

August 13, 2009

Your family is in our prayers and thoughts as you go through a most difficulty time.

Ruth C. McGriff

August 12, 2009

To the children of Margo McClain Brown: Please know that our prayers
and thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow. God will give you
strength to endure.
Ruth Crawford McGriff and Dr. James E. McGriff
210 Kensington Park
Nashville, TN 37215

Deliah Thompson

August 12, 2009

To The Family Of:
Larnetta McClain Brown

My deepest condolences and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. May God comfort you now, and in the days to come.

Margo

August 11, 2009

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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