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Agnes Brown Obituary

Agnes J. Brown VIRGINIA BEACH - Agnes J. Brown, 71, of the 4900 block of Princess Anne Road, passed away June 4, 2010 at Sentara Heart Hospital. She was born Sept. 20, 1938 to the late Ellen Henderson and Jesse Boone in Murfreesboro, N.C. Agnes was educated in the New York City Public School system. She retired from Pilgrim State Hospital, N.Y. Agnes was a former member of First Baptist Church, Bay Shore, N.Y., and New Bethany Baptist Church, Commack, N.Y. She was predeceased by her husband, Major Brown; sister, Anne Levi; and brother, Gregory Henderson. She is survived by four daughters, Venise Brown Taylor (Caulbert), Debra Baez, Kim Barnes (Phillip) and Felicia Lewis; three sisters, Gladys Belcher, Karen Henderson and Ramona Madonia; three brothers, Ernest Henderson Jr., Eddie Henderson and Kevin Henderson; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren in addition; special grandchildren, April Edwards and Caulbert Taylor II. A funeral will be held 11 a.m. Friday in Metropolitan Funeral Service, Granby St. Chapel. Interment will be at St. Mary's Cemetery, Norfolk. Family will assemble at 1709 Moon Valley Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23453, prior to procession to funeral. A wake will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Condolences may be offered at www.metropolitanfuneralservice.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jun. 9, 2010.

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June 12, 2010

To Venice Taylor and Ms. Browns' family, I would like for the family to know that my prayers are with them. Remember that God knows what it best for us. Hang on to all the happy moments.


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