Millicent Brown

Millicent Brown MANTEO - Millicent Ward Brown peaceably and after a long battle with cancer went to be with her Lord early Wednesday morning at her home. She was born March 31, 1932 and was a lifelong resident of Manteo, Dare County. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alvah H. Ward Sr. and Tracy Cahoon Ward. She was a graduate of Manteo High School Class of 1951 and attended St. Mary's School in Raleigh. She was an accomplished musician and played both piano and organ throughout the Outer Banks. She was a retired employee of the Dare County School System. As organist for First Assembly of God Church in Manteo, she devoted her time and talents to her church and to the glory of God and his kingdom. Millie is survived by her brother, Alvah H. Ward Jr. of Manteo and sister, Lelia W. Byrum of Suffolk; sons, Charlie and Mike; daughters, Nettie and husband Tom Tish, Margaret and husband Maywood Lee, and Cindy; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a grandson. Visitation will be held Friday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Twiford's Funeral Home, Manteo. A funeral will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in First Assembly of God Church, Manteo, with the family receiving friends following the service in the church fellowship hall. Memorials may be made to the First Assembly of God Church Youth House Ministries, 812 Wingina Ave., Manteo, NC 27954.