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DOROTHY BROWN Obituary

DOROTHY L. BROWN, made her spiritual transition into "Life Everlasting" with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010. She retired from Fort Wayne Community Schools in 2000. Today and for days to come she will be remembered by her children, Eddie (Minnie Pearl) Jackson, Douglas Rutledge of Portland, Ore., John Brown, Barbara Brown, Dorothy Brown-Curry, Joe (Pam) Brown Jr., Jerry (LaVon) Brown, Robert Brown, and Ricky Brown, all of Fort Wayne; special son, Tyrone Woods of Fort Wayne; four sisters, Gladys (Arthur) Essex, Rosa Shelton, Martha Wright, and Elizabeth Turner; and four brothers, Robert Jackson Jr., Roosevelt (Mary) Jackson, James (Dorothy) Jackson, and Leroy Jackson. She was preceded in death by husband, Joe S. Brown Sr. and grandson, Mario Edwards. Service is noon Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010, at Providence Baptist Church, 2317 Holton St., with calling one hour prior. Arrangements by Nelson Memorial Gardens Inc.

Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Dec. 1, 2010.
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May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jackie (Thomas) Brooks

December 19, 2010

It always tough to say goodbye but the promise is that you will meet again. May you hold on to his words during your most difficult moments.

Jacqui Dowdell

December 5, 2010

Marilyn Ash

December 4, 2010

RIH Aunt Dot. We love you and will miss you very much. Give my granny a big hug and kiss for me.

JaMisha Gardner

December 3, 2010

Dcember 4, 2010

Always remember the love and laughter you shared with your Mom. The memories and your faith will see you through this sorrowful time. You have the love and support of many families and friends.

Jennie(Jean) Howell, Ft Wayne

December 3, 2010

To the Family,

My prayers are with you during this time.

Cynthia Babb-Martin

December 2, 2010

Robin Hatch- Jones

December 2, 2010

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

Robin Hatch- Jones

December 2, 2010

With deepest sympathy for the lost of your loved one.

Shirley Robinson

December 1, 2010

To the brown family,Mrs.Brown will be missed,she and my mother were friends at providence,and I remember my mother saying that she was a great person to know,may she rest in heaven,my condolences go out to the family,may god bless.

martin morris

December 1, 2010

Aunt Dot You will be missed dearly.Your love is like no other aunti while to me dat is.I love you your favorite nephew C.J.

Cornelius Jackson

December 1, 2010

Aunt Dot you will sure be missed.Your love is like no other.I will will miss u dearly...Love you your favorite nephew C.J.

Cornelius Jackson

December 1, 2010

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

Lloyd & Emma Peterson

December 1, 2010

To Eddie and family, I am sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you all

Everleana Walker

December 1, 2010

I will always remember your fast way of talking it always made me smile, and now when I think of you I will smile at the memory of how you always made me feel whenever I saw or spoke to you.
RIH with the Lord.

Joy Gardner

December 1, 2010

See you later Aunt Dot I will never forget your fast way of talking.
Love you Joy

December 1, 2010

There will be an empty chair at the holiday table this year, but it will be filled with loving memories.

Anne Robinson

December 1, 2010

LOVE AND MISS YOU GRANDMA...GIVE GRANDADDY A KISS 4 ME!!!!R.I.H.

LAQUIA COLEMAN- WYATT

December 1, 2010

R.I.H. GRANDMA....LOVE IS US!!!!

LAQUIA COLEMAN-WYATT

December 1, 2010

To the Brown family:

I know how difficult it is to have a parent go home to Glory to spend eternity in the loving arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, but I also know that God will put peace in your heart when you seek Him out.

Peggy Stephens-Williams

Peggy Williams

December 1, 2010

To the family of Dorothy L. Brown

Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. Be encouraged and may the peace of God be with you. Your mom has gone on to Glory to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She always greeted me with a smile and I will miss her, but not as much as you will.

Diana Stephens-Scruggs

December 1, 2010

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.

FELICAE BRIGHT

December 1, 2010

I remember her, she worked in the cafeteria at bunche, such a sweet women, may she rest in peace.

December 1, 2010

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