Shirley M. Brown

Shirley M. Brown

Shirley Brown Obituary

Published by Mimms Funeral Home from Sep. 20 to Sep. 23, 2010.
BROWN, Mrs. Shirley M., of Richmond, departed this life September 19, 2010. She is survived by one daughter, Phyllis Cordelia Bailey; six sons, Marvin Lee Bailey (Gloria), Milton Carl Bailey Sr. (Eliza), Elton Bruno Bailey, Lynn Dexter Bailey Sr. (Barbara), Tony Anthony Brown (Ronnetta) and Reginald Brown; 19 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, nine sisters, Helen McDaniels, Dorothy Copeland, Alice Jean Anthony, Floridean Williams, Florine Warren, Mary Williams, Brenda Alexander (Herman), Barbara Threatt (Benjamin) and Gwendolyn Nicholson (Robert); three brothers, O'Bryant Alston, John W. "JW" Evans (Carolyn) and Glenn Whitaker (Jean); one aunt, Pattie Peoples; two uncles, Elbert and Zollie Wilkins; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at the Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull Street, Richmond, Va., where the family will receive friends Friday, September 24, from 6 to 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 25, at 2 p.m. at White Oak Baptist Church, 1612 White Oak Rd., Enfield, N.C. 27823. Interment in the church cemetery.


This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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September 29, 2010

Diette Banks & Family posted to the memorial.

September 25, 2010

CALVIN HORTON posted to the memorial.

September 25, 2010

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Diette Banks & Family

September 29, 2010

To the Brown & Bailey Family

May God be with you during this very difficult time, your family are in our prayers.

CALVIN HORTON

September 25, 2010

IN MY TRAVEL THUR THE FUNERAL HOME,AFTER VIEWING MY MOTHER INLAW,I NOTICED ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL ROSE THAT WAS ALSO TO BE PLANTED IN OUR GODS GARDEN,THE PLACK ON THE WALL READ SHIRLEY M. BROWN,FROM "ENFIELD,N.C. I,AM ALSO FROM ENFIELD,SO I JUST WANTED TO SAY TO THE FAMILY "I JUST STOP BY TO VIEW THE ROSE" MAY GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU ALL...CALVIN HORTON

September 25, 2010

To Cousins Tony, Reggie and all the family members:
"Please accept my most sincere condolences on your loss. Words cannot express how sorry I am. She will truly be miss and may God bless you all." Evelyn Day(Raleigh North Carolina)

LILA CEPHAS

September 24, 2010

My deepest sympathy is extended to the Brown family in the loss of your loved one. May you only remember the happy times you each shared with Shirley and keep that memories in a special place in your heart.

September 24, 2010

Reggie:

I am truly sorry for your loss. I know she is at peace now. I will always be here for you.

With regards,

Tony

Wendy Coronado

September 24, 2010

To Tony and Family, I am sending my deepest condolences, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

With heartfelt sympathy,

Doug Weston

September 24, 2010

To Marvin and Family,so sorry for your loss.My thoughts and prayers are with you. I work with Marvin, he must have a wonderful family. God bless you all.

Keith Beers

September 24, 2010

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

kimberly eberhardt

September 24, 2010

To Tony and Ronnetta Brown, I am sending my sincerest condolences in this time of grief for you and your family. I pray that God with carry you through this difficult time, and that with time your heart will heal. Mrs. Kimberly Eberhardt (bus driver of 102).

Charlie Flory

September 24, 2010

To the Brown / Bailey family: My deepest condolences. You are in my thoughts and prayers in this time of loss and grief. In knowing three of Mrs. Brown's sons (Marvin, Milton, Lynn) I know she was an outstanding Mother whose good heart,love, integrity, and positive influence shines through in her children. I'm sure she will be missed.
Charlie Flory

Vicki Gaskins-Richardson

September 24, 2010

Ms Dorothy & family...." May you take comfort in knowing an angel is watching over you".

Wanda Fleming - Robinson

September 23, 2010

Phyllis, Elton, Lynn and family...May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. May God bless each of you in your time of sorrow. Love you...Your friend from Tyrone Street

Beth Naylor

September 23, 2010

Tony,

Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer.

Valerie Wilson

September 23, 2010

To Phyllis and Family,

No bond is as great as that between a mother and her children. My deepest condolences are with you and your family as you grieve the loss of your mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and loved one.

May your hearts be filled with memories of all your joyous times together.

Leigh Anne Heinz

September 23, 2010

Tony,
So sorry to hear about your mother's passing. I hope you and your family can find comfort in memories of her.

Andrea Faison

September 23, 2010

Tony Brown,
You have my deepest sympathies in this time of grieving. Be joyful in knowing that your mom is in a place of love and happiness. Know this, Ms. Shirley M. Brown now stands alongside the greatest of Angels. As always, you and your family are in my prayers.

Rachel Swisher

September 23, 2010

My condolence to your family .I have worked with Floridean(Dean) and Florine(Rean) .I started working with Florine at a time when I needed a friend and she has really uplifted me in all the decisions that I have had to make since I meet her . I am so sorry for your loss and I will be praying for your family. I love you Rean& Dean.

Rosilind Cephas

September 23, 2010

To the children of Ms. Shirley:
I was truly shocked and saddened when I read about the passing of your mother.
I pray that the Lord will bring to each of you comfort and peace during this difficult time.

Floyd Allen

September 23, 2010

Marvin and Gloria, sorry to hear of your losss. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

ALICE GASKINS

September 23, 2010

TO THE BROWN, Copeland AND ALSTON FAMILY DURING THIS TIME OF SADNESS,MAY YOU FIND COMFORT IN THE WARMTH SHARED BY FRIENDS AND LOVED ONES. THINKING OF YOU . SINERELY ALICE GASKINS &FAMILY

From the Staff of Mimms Funeral Home

September 23, 2010

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Julie Grooms

September 22, 2010

Tony,
Please accept my deepest condolences. My thoughts are with you and your family during this time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Ava Yates

September 21, 2010

To Rock, Marvin, Lynn & the Bailey family,

Sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved mother..remember to hold on to God's unchanging hand and he will surely see you through this difficult time. I will keep each one of you in my prayers!

God bless,
Ava

Tammy Persinger

September 20, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Love Meekins

September 20, 2010

Rock, Lynn, Marvin, Gloria, Slick may the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

September 20, 2010

I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother, Know that during this time of sorrow God has you wrapped in his arms. Trust and depend on him for your strenght. Our family will keep you all in our prayers.
Maccie Lawrence (Dupont)

Darlene Owens

September 20, 2010

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

Barbara & Rick McCready

September 20, 2010

We are so sorry on the loss of your mother. Judging by her children she was a fine person! We will keep your family in our prayers.

Deacon Tyrone Anderson

September 20, 2010

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Audrey Carn

September 20, 2010

From the Carn family, our deepest condolences

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