Marlene BROWN

Marlene BROWN obituary

Marlene BROWN

Marlene BROWN Obituary

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BROWN, Mrs. Marlene, of Richmond, departed this life September 26, 2009. She is survived by her husband, Junius Brown; three daughters, Erin and Nicara Brown, and Harriett Brooks; two sons, Timothy and Ian Brown; one granddaughter, Kailah Evans; five sisters, Delores Dungee Anderson, Yvonne Dungee, Jacquelynn Dungee Byrd, Delva Dungee Baytops and Carla Dungee Drumgold; two brothers, Herbert and Marcellus Dungee; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; three sisters-in-law, Arsonia and Jennifer Brown, and Muriel Lee; three brothers-in-law, George E. Anderson, Ernest Baytops and Kennard Drumgold; and other relatives and friends, among them, Jane Talley. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue, where the family will receive friends from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Funeral services will be held Saturday 1 p.m. at Second Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 2992 Devils Three Jump Road, Little Plymouth, Virginia, where remains will lie in state one hour prior to funeral time. Elder Reginald Williams Sr., pastor. Dr. Earl M. Brown officiating. Interment church cemetery. Family and friends assemble at the church 12:45 p.m. Saturday. Online condolences can be made at www.jenkinsjr.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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October 9, 2009

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October 8, 2009

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October 7, 2009

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Thomasina Hicks

October 9, 2009

Please remember, earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal.

Mary L. Campbell

October 8, 2009

To Jackie,Carla,Jay and entire Family
we extend my deepest sympathy in the passing of Marlene. I will always remember her and her smile. During our softball games and practices she always kept us laughing keep the loving memories. My prayer are with you always.

The Campbell,Webster and Ampy Families

October 7, 2009

To Jackie, Delva and Dungee/Brown family!! Our condolences are with you and your family. May God comfort, keep and bless each and every one of you. Wonderful memories and joyful times your family shared together will continue to be lasting memories in your time of sorrow. Hold on to God's unchanging love.

Love Always,
Bernice & Donald Harris (King William, VA)

Kacem & Lavern Crump

October 6, 2009

To Delva & the Dungee/Brown Family:
We were truly saddened to learn of the passing and home-going of your loved one. Marlene was a beautiful person with an awesome voice. I remember always looking forward to hearing the "Dungee Family" perform in concert. Remember that God knows best and His love surrounds each of you during this difficult time, as does ours.

Love -

Germaine Gresham

October 5, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Delorse Burton and Family

October 4, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Thomas Noel

October 4, 2009

To:H.W.,Yvonne Delva,Jackie,Delores,Marcellus,and the Brown's. You are in my thoughts at this time of your bereavement for your loved one ,and my Friend Marlene.I remember that we would talk,and talk,and talk all the time.At school(1st grade to 12th)her home,and on the bus.She was my best Buddy,and I will miss her smile, her laugh and her singing."Boy she could sing" She will be missed by all.God bless Marlene and all of you. Frankie Noel and Family

October 4, 2009

Jackie and Family,

The Central High School Class of 1971 sends heart felt condolences. It is hard to believe that Marlene is gone but she will not be forgotten. Just seeing her smile is a reminder of what a special person she was. May God bless and keep you!

Janice Braggs

October 3, 2009

Dear Ian and family,
My condolences go out to you and your family in your time of sorrow. Remember, "Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal!"
Heaven is truly rejoicing, because they have taken in a lovely angel.
Sincerely,
Janice Braggs

Shannon &Laverne Harris

October 2, 2009

To Nicara,we ae sorry to learn the lost of your mother.we will keep you in prayer and please let us know if you need us. we love you and the baby

October 2, 2009

To the Brown and Dungee Family,

I am truly saddened by Marlene's death. Her passing will not only leave a void in your lives, but in the hearts of everyone who knew her. Marlene's memory will always remain deep within my heart. My sincere thoughts and prayers are with you.

With deepest sympathy,
Sylvia B. Colston

Roberta S. Harrison

October 2, 2009

Dear family members: I will miss Marlene immensely. she would always keep me near her in the combined choirs of Fifth Baptist while we were performing for that I was grateful. I will remember her as very good person. May God bless you all.

Josephine Robinson

October 2, 2009

To Marcellus, Yvonne, Delva and the rest of the Dungee/Brown family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God Bless you during this time of bereavement.

Revelation 21:4
And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away."




Josephine and Richard

Yvonne Tompkins

October 2, 2009

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family, I'm so sorry for your loss, May God Bless and comfort you at this difficult time Tompkins Family,

Brenda Reed

October 2, 2009

To Junius and family. May you find peace in knowing that your wife, mother and grandmother is in a better place where suffering does not exist. Remember the love you all shared for it will live on forever. My deepest sympathy to you all.

Dee Dee Harmon

October 2, 2009

Another member of E M Brown Ensemble has passed on. I remember the fun times in choir rehearsal with Marlene, Joyce, Ray, Leon, and Regina so well. I will truly miss Marlene. She always complimented my children and had a kind word of encouragement for me. Jay, Jackie, Carla, kids, and Marlene's entire family, hold on to the memories. Love, Dee Dee, Fifth Baptist Church

Veronica Byrd-Crudup

October 2, 2009

May God be with each and everyone of you during your time of need. I will keep you in my thoughts and Prayers.

Kimberly Dabney

October 2, 2009

Daryll and the Dungee family:
May GOD bring you comfort in this time of grief. Know that you are not alone. Hold fast to memories and in those most quiet times, comfort yourselves with them. God called, She answered. Thinking of you and praying for you!

LaNette Jones

October 2, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Pamela Gardner

October 2, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Cassell Jones

October 2, 2009

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Deborah Jordan West

October 2, 2009

To Jay, HW, Delores, Yvonne, Jackie, Delva, Marcellus, and Carla, my prayers are with you during this time of your bereavement of your beloved Marlene, whom God has called Home. Marlene will live on in the hearts of everyone who loved her. May the peace of God be with all of you.

October 2, 2009

To the Brown and Dungee Family,

You have my deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one. I will always remember that precious smile when she would come in to practice and sit with us altos. She definitely "fought a good fight," "finished the course," and "kept the faith." We will miss her.

Connie Beverley

Carolyn Clay

October 2, 2009

To Mr. Herbert Dungee and our drummer Junius Brown,
From your choir at First Nottoway Baptist Church. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. We all know how special your family is to you. If we can lend an ear or shoulder please call on us. We all love you.
Carolyn Clay & First Nottoway Baptist Sanctuary Choir

Robin Bowles

October 2, 2009

Our prayers are with you all during this time. May God's Peace and Blessings Be Your Portion.
Sincerely,
Robin White Bowles and Family

Crystal Bagby Jones

October 2, 2009

To Jay, Jackie, Carla and Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
God Bless.

Love,
Chris

Quimiko Boyd

October 2, 2009

Dr. Dungee-Anderson and Family,

I am sorry about the lost of your love one. My god be with you and your family in the time of need.

October 2, 2009

Our deepest sympathy to the Brown and Dungee Family. May God bless you, keep you, and comfort you in your time of bereavement. Take care of each other. Marlene will certainly be missed. I'll always remember her love of singing. She always made me smile when she sang lead.

Ronna Bundick and Family

Thomas Jefferson High School

October 2, 2009

Nicara, Erin and the Family of Mrs. Marlene Brown,
Please know that your former teachers at Thomas Jefferson High School will keep you wrapped in prayers and highest thoughts. We love you and pray for your strength in the Power of Love during this time of grief.

Sincerely,
The Math and Science Departments of

From the Staff of Joseph Jenkins, Jr. Funeral Home

October 2, 2009

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

William & Jerline Holmes

October 1, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Ardes Morgan

October 1, 2009

To: The Dungee and Brown Families

In this time of grief I pray that you will find comfort in your memories. My memory of Marlene goes back to 1957, when we were first grade classmates and best friends. I think that we joined church at the same time, and song in the Youth Choir at Second Mt. Olive Baptist. I remember Marlene always being excited about singing praises for the Lord. Marlene was one of the lead vocalist, my favorite song that I remember her singing was "We Are Soldier In The Army". She was truely one of God's soldiers. Marlene fought a good fight, and I believe that she had her hands on the gospel plow. I know that we wanted here to stay here and fight anyhow, but God knew that it was time for her to rest.

Rest In Peace My Friend!

Ardes Mae Byrd Morgan

Linda Lewis

October 1, 2009

To Delva and all of the Brown&Dungee Family.My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.I will miss Marlene big smile and jokes we had during woman day choir rehersal.May all your memories bring you comfort.

Ken Dungee

September 30, 2009

I'm sorry to hear about the passing of Marlene. She was a beautiful person and she will certainly be missed.

God bless,

Harvey & Ginny Pierce

September 30, 2009

To Marcellus and the Brown and Dungee Family, may God bless you and your family during this time of sorrow.

Southside Rappahannock Baptist Associaiton/Choir Mary Gaskins

September 30, 2009

To Junis, Marcellus and Herbert--Just wanted you to know that Southside Rappahannock Baptist Association and particularly the SRBA Concert Choir want you to know that we are in prayer for you and we will continue to lift you up in prayer. We shall miss our lovely "Marlene" who was a part of our choir in the alto section. Remember that God makes no mistake and in time he will put a smile and joy back in your hearts.

Jerry & Sandy Davis

September 30, 2009

To Jay, Marcellus and all of the Brown & Dungee Family,
Our prayers are with all of you on the passing of a beautiful person, Marlene. I will always remember when I was in first grade, I had to sit beside Marlene everyday on the bus. The day someone had taken my seat, I cried. Marlene always had a kind word and a smile for me whenever I saw her. She will surely be missed.

September 30, 2009

To the Dungee Family,
Marlene was one of my (Dolores) best friends and classmate in high school. I will always remember her smile. On behalf of the Parson family, we extend our deepest sympathy to the family. Our prayers are with you and we are here to help at your request.
Dolores, Ethel Mae, Emerson and our Mom Juanita.

Friends at Barky's

September 29, 2009

To Herbert and The Dungee Family;
We extend our deepest sympathy in the passing of your loved one. Our prayers are with you at this time of your bereavement.

King & Queen Central High School, Class of 1976

September 28, 2009

Dear Marcellus,
Our hearts go out to you and your family at this sad time. So many of us are thinking about you and we are here for you and your family in whatever we can do. You do not walk through this alone. The Lord will carry you through and so will we. United in joy and sorrow we will stand.

Jacob Dabney and Family

September 28, 2009

Marlene was such a genuinely kind person and such a beautiful lady inside and out. We prayed for her and cared about her and now we pray for you all and care about you all as her dear loved ones. The Dungees are like extended family to us and we share in your loss. You have our deepest sympathy.

Helen Dungee Tribble

September 28, 2009

Precious in the sight of the Lord is His saints.. Our deepest condolences and love go out to the family during your time of sorrow.

Deborah Jones-Brooks

September 28, 2009

Junius and family:

I am so sorry to hear of Marlene's passing. May her life and your faith in God always stengthen you as you continue your journey. Fing peace inknowing that she is resting in God's eternal arms.

Gladys Muse

September 27, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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