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Mae Brown Obituary
Ann received her formal education through Darlington County Public Schools. Upon her graduating from Mayo High School, Ann joined the United States Army, which she served for 22 years before retiring in 1994 as sergeant major. While in the United States Army, Ann achieved several accomplishments for her work. Some of her most cherished accomplishments were being the first black female soldier to hold a first sergeant position and sergeant major position at Fort Lee. After retiring, she was employed at the Virginia Department of Child Support Enforcement and the Virginia Department of Veteran's Services.
At an early age she was baptized and joined Union Baptist Church in Darlington, S.C. Years later she continued to serve the Lord at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church of which she was a dedicated member and served on the Building Fund Committee and as a trustee.
Ann was loved and respected by many. She leaves behind to cherish her memories, her loving and devoted husband of 28 years, Terry Brown of Prince George, Va.; two daughters, Cinnamon Brown of Prince George, Va., and Erica Pinkney-Ayot(Rafael) of Chesapeake, Va.; two brothers, Lee Ollie Damon of Charlotte, N.C., and Edward Damon (Elaine) of Darlington, S.C.; two sisters, Roina Love of Charlotte, N.C., and Magdalene Damon-Brown of Charlotte, N.C.; two brothers-in-law, Melvin Brown of Norfolk, Va., and Rodger Brown (Cynthia) of Chesapeake, Va.; a sister-in-law, Hameeda Brown-Stewart (Samuel) of Mt. Rainier, Md.; three grandchildren, Kayla Turner of Prince George, Va., Emani Pinkney and JaQuan Ayot, both of Chesapeake, Va.; special friends, David and Jackie Brown of Chester, Va., Ollie Booker of Chester, Va., Elizabeth Ann Pettis of Prince George, Va., Edward and Wanda Davis of Prince George, Va., John and Linda Jones of Prince George, Va., and Reginald and Janie Williams of Prince George, Va.; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews, cousins and many more special friends.
A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Friday, July 10, 2009, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Prince George, with the Rev. F. Lamont Gooding officiating. The interment will be in the church cemetery. The family will assemble at the residence one hour prior to the service.
Funeral services have been entrusted to the staff of Turner-Bland Funeral Home, Hopewell, the Rev. William N. Bland Jr., funeral director. Please visit us at our Web site, www.blandenterprisesinc.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mae Brown
July 19, 2009
Terry,
I was so sorry to hear of Mae's death. My deepest sympathy is extended to you and your famiy during this very difficult time. You and your family remain in my mind and prayers.
Anna Swann Thweatt & Family
July 17, 2009
MAY GOD BLESS THE BROWN FAMILY. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
AURELIA HOLMES AND FAMILY
Susan Parker
July 11, 2009
Zeke, Cinnamon & family,
You have my deepest sympathy. Ann was always so nice to me. I will always remember her smile, and I know you have such wonderful memories of your life with her. Bless you.
louis/ethel baines
July 10, 2009
to zeke & family it saddens our heart to hear of sis brown passing.
RET ISG Fayette MOORE
July 10, 2009
To The Brown Family May God Bless each one of you and keep you in his arm.
Habibah & Jeff Prevost
July 10, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.
Ellis & Marlene Hampton
July 10, 2009
To the Brown Family
Our hearts and our prayers go out to you in this your time of lost. May God walk with you and keep you in his care in the days to come. May your memories bring joy and comfort to you.
KENNETH WATSON
July 9, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Bobbie Tate
July 9, 2009
The Family,my prayers are with you. Just remember that God will provide you a comforter. Please cherish the memories and keep her in your heart. May God's love and mercy shawdow you as you go through this time of sadness.
RAYMOND WATSON
July 9, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Audrey Neal-Thrift
July 9, 2009
To the Brown Family
May GOD's love, comfort and peace strengthen you during this difficult hour. My deepest condolence.
July 9, 2009
Our deepest sympathy.
Russell and Susan Keim
Sonya Price
July 9, 2009
Terry & Family, It's so hard to say goodbye to someone so near & dear, but I know the lord will continue to watch over you & yours & comfort you through this time of sorry. God Bless.
July 9, 2009
Zeke, Cinnamon and Family
Our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow. May the comfort of God help you during this difficult time.
With caring thoughts,
Gloria and Trey Carter
Edward Milligan
July 9, 2009
To the Brown Family,
My deepest sympathy as you mourn the passing of a truly wonderful person who I served with in the Army. She has been taken home but served well on this earth. I will remember her support for me and the Soldiers in the headquarters company at Fort Lee. She was an exemplary leader and a compassionate person. We will truly miss her.
Kisha Holmes (Ould Dey)
July 9, 2009
My deepest condolences to you and your Family. May the lord comfort and strengthen you all through the pain and sorrow. GOD bless.
Lawrence Langhorne
July 9, 2009
Zeke,Cinnamon and Family, We are keeping you in our prayers. May the Lord Bless you and Keep you during these times. Earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal.
Love and Blessings
Larry, Bev, Larry III and Denise
The Langhorne Family
July 8, 2009
July 8, 2009
May the Lord bless and strengthen you during this most difficult time. Our prayers and deepest condolences are with you.
Phil Cross, Gloria Ayot-Cross (Oregon) & Joy Ayot(Chesapeake, VA)
Dennis Sagadraca
July 8, 2009
Zeke and family - with deepest sympathy to you and your family at this sad time. It was truly a pleasure to have known and work with Ann while serving in the US Army. Many thought and prayers from my family to yours.
Lillie Durden Dates
July 8, 2009
Zeke & Family,
There are no words that can ease the pain of the loss of a loved one. I pray GOD will comfort and bring each of you peace in the coming days, months & years ahead.
Alicia Goforth & Family
July 8, 2009
To the Brown Family,
May the peace of God that passes all human understanding comfort your hearts and minds. My prayers and sympathy goes out to each of you with much love. My sister Ann was truly an angel sent by God.. Just remember that she is at peace with the master. God bless and comfort you today and always.
July 8, 2009
To Zeke,Cinammon & Kayla
Words don't express the pain we know you must feel. Ann was such a wonderful and caring and respected person. The opportunity to have shared a friendship with her was a blessing. There aren't many in this world today who have genuine love for people and the heart to help others the way she did. A meek and humble heart that showed unconditional love. She leaves a legacy of fond memories for a lot of people that she have touched their lives in one way or another. And as the tears continue to flow; we pray that God shall grant you peace that surpasses all understanding. And that you shall even through your tears; smile when you think of the many fond and cherished memories and times that God allowed you to have together. Know that she's physically gone, but not spiritually gone.
God Bless,
Steve, Retha, Stevie, Sharelle & Chrison
July 8, 2009
To the Brown Family,
Our prayers are with you. She will be missed. It may be difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, but looking back in memory will help comfort you tomorrow. God bless you all.
William & Celeste Ricks, Petersburg, VA
Vanessa Walker
July 8, 2009
To the Brown Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy for your lose. I will keep your family in my prayers.
Nyetta Johnson
July 8, 2009
May God Bless you and your Family. Ms Nyetta Johnson.
Sandy Stringfield
July 8, 2009
To the Brown Family
May GOD continue to be by your side during this most difficult time. I pray you all the strength in the world
to be strong! My deepest condolences.
Alamin Abdul-Hamid
July 8, 2009
May the Creator of all things bless you and the life you lived so courageously and admirably in this life and in the next.
Your Friend and co-worker...Alamin Abdul-Hamid, Richmond, Virginia
Theresa Washington
July 8, 2009
My prayers goes out the the Brown Family
Sharmonique Burrow
July 8, 2009
To the Brown Family,
It is with a sincere heart, that we offer condolences in the passing of your love one. I know that there is nothing that can be done to ease your pain, but we will offer words of encouragement. There is no better love than the love of Jesus Christ. He is our everything. Allow Him to give you divine comfort and wipe all of your tears away. Let Him be your strength for tomorrow. Let Him be the joy in your life. There is nothing that our God cannot do. You just have to step aside and let go. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Know that your love one is with the Lord. You loved her but He loved her better. May you seek His divine comfort in you time of need. May God bless you and be with you.
The Burrow Family
Chris, Sharmonique, Chris Jr, and Jayden
PAMELA & DONNIE LASSITER
July 8, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
David & Dorrie Banks
July 8, 2009
Zeke & Cinnamon,
We were sadden to hear about the passing of your love one. Our throughts and prayers are with you, Cinnamon and your family. Allow God to put His loving arms around you to comfort you during this time for He is your Source. Ann will be missed.
The Messina Family
July 7, 2009
Zeke, Cinnamon, Kayla & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We have enjoyed many chats with Ann over the years. She will be missed.
Rhonda Mitchell
July 7, 2009
I was so very saddened to learn of Mae's illness and death. May God bless and keep the family. You are in my prayers.
Oneata Miller
July 7, 2009
To the Brown Family I send my prayers and heart warm sympathy at your time bereavement. Ziech you and the family have my sincere condolences.
Much Love
July 7, 2009
To the Brown Family,
Our thoughts and prayers will always be with you. We pray that the love and memories in your heart will comfort you during this loss. We know that God in His infinite wisdom took an angel home. God be with you.
Foster-Gray, Michele, Debbie &
Mama Jean
Norfolk, Virginia
DEBBIE CRITES
July 7, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Reginald Sumlin
July 7, 2009
To the Brown family. I thank God for the opportunity to have known and worked with Ann. My heart is turly sadden by her passing. May God bless and comfort you in your time of need.
Carol Pope
July 6, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
July 6, 2009
TO THE BROWN FAMILY I KNOW GOD WILL COMFORT YOU AS HE ALWAYS HAS ESPECIALLY NOW. IT HAS BEEN MANY YEARS SINCE I LAST SAW ZEKE AND ANN (SINCE ALASKA)BUT YOUR FAMILY HAS ALWAYS BEEN IN MY PRAYERS. GOD WILL/HAS BEEN THERE FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY NOW AND ALWAYS.
CASSANDRA (SANDE)WRIGHT, SUFFOLK, VIRGINIA
July 6, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow
Margie and Len Endy,Prince George,Va.
Karen Ellis
July 6, 2009
Dear Brown Family, Ann's struggle is over! I'm sure you feel the pain is unbareable, but please find comfort in knowing...to be absent in the body is to be present with the Lord. God Bless you all as you journey to love each other and hold sacred the wonderful memories of your precious Ann.
Natasha Hilton
July 6, 2009
To the entire Brown family, I am truly sadden to hear of the passing of my friend and co-worker. I thank God for allowing me the opportunity to have known such a wonderful person. May God continue to keep his arms around your family. Weeping may endure for the night but joy comes in the morning. Psalms 30:5
Don Johnson
July 6, 2009
I would like to say good bye to a dear friend. We were in the Army together in Alaska in the late 70's, We (her and her husbabd (Zeke)we have remained friends over these 35 years. I introduced her to her current husband 34 years ago. They made a great team together, in love, family and marriage. She was an outstanding person, soldier and friend. I will miss you dearly..../// djohnson
Joyce & Lee Williams
July 6, 2009
May God bless Ann's family. We know what her loss will mean to each of you. Joyce worked with Ann at DCSE. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
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