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Ruth Brown Obituary

Ruth G. Brown PORTSMOUTH - Ruth Geraldine Brown, 64, of the 1900 block of Laigh Road, died Aug. 13, 2009, in her residence. A native of Speed, N.C., she graduated from Crestwood High School, Class of 1963. She retired July 3, 2009, after 28 years of service with NNSY's Shop 64 and was a member of Olive Branch Baptist Church where she had been an usher, and Rhoda Chapter No. 231 Order of the Eastern Star. She was formerly a member of Queen Street Baptist Church, Norfolk. Survivors include one son, Ronnie A. Brown Sr. (Adrian); five sisters, Carolyn Kearney, Sylvia Reid, Clara Bailey, Jacqueline Freeman and Joyce Tolliver; three brothers, Earlie Towe Jr. (Linda), Walter Towe (Peggy) and Josephus Towe (Ava); two grandchildren, Ronnie Anthony Jr. and Katelyn Brown; two aunts, Ella Towe and Olivia High; one uncle, the Rev. Benjamin Lloyd; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends including a special friend, David Penn; and her son-in-law, Lamar Brookshire. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Renita Brown Brookshire and a sister, Jeanette Jones. A funeral will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Olive Branch Baptist Church by the Rev. Ernest Reid. Burial will be in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens, Suffolk. Fisher Funeral Home, 1520 Effingham St., Portsmouth, is in charge. Viewing will begin Monday at noon. The body will be in the church Tuesday at 10 a.m. The family will be at the residence. www.fisherfuneral.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Aug. 16, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Ruth Brown

25 Entries

Marsha Taylor

August 20, 2009

She will be missed. Her style of maintaining appearance and good work ethics is my fundest memory.
She is a lady that treated all with respect. God's presence is with her and resided in her heart. It was displayed as she intereacted with co-workers.
May all of her instructions be with each of your forever. Be assured, she loves her family dearly. Her love is always near.

Zandra Couch

August 19, 2009

I am very sorry for your loss. Hold on to God's unchanging hand and he will give you strength....Amen.
I am a friend of Karen Hedhli-niece of Ruth Brown.

Dawn & Duane Look

August 19, 2009

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

NNSY

David Harris

August 19, 2009

Ronnie & Family

Sorry I couldn't be there for the home going ceremony. Geraldine and I shared a very special friendship as you very well know. I will forever cherish the advice and wisdom she provided me over the years. Be strong Ronnie, your Mom was very proud of you. I'll be in touch when I get back in town.

DAVID PENN

August 18, 2009

Ronnie&family,my heart goes out too u,and your family,i know what u are going though your mother is very special to me,and i will always remember her

Francine Houston

August 18, 2009

Ronnie & Family,

There are no words to say because mom was your mother and your bestfriend.
Ronnie, I will remember Geri's laughter, spirit, and especially her wisdom. She was one of kind and God usually takes the special ones. "Mom was special". Geri is with God now making him laugh but she will always be within you.
Remember It's ok to cry because no matter what she loved you Ronnie.
My mother and I prayers are with you and your family.

Francine Houston & Family

Candy Hagans

August 18, 2009

Those we love are always with us.
Their laughter and their wisdom,
their advice and thoughtfulness
are gifts of love that are ours to keep.
May the gifts of your mother
help console you now
and fill your heart with memories
that will always comfort you. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Howard and Collette (Green) Carr

August 17, 2009

Ronnie - It is our earnest prayer that God will continue to bless you so that you may find assurance in His Word, strength in His presence, comfort in His mercy and peace in His love.

August 17, 2009

Dear Ronnie, Be Strong man. You and your family are in our prayers. Remember to love your friends and family and to be thankful for everyday.

Carl and Sabrina Granderson
Mechanicsville Virginia

August 17, 2009

Blessed are they that mourn:for they shall be comforted. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of grief.

Gilda Walker

August 17, 2009

Ronnie - May your memories give you strength. Our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow.

Peace, prayers and love,
Michelle & Rhonda J.

Sharon Mason

August 17, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Brown family. Adrian and Ronnie continue to find strength in each other. I know what you are going through and God is a good listener and healer.

Sharon Mayo Mason & Family

Valerie Scott

August 17, 2009

What a wonderful woman; full of wisdom and grace; "3xalady". She will be missed. I pray God's strength and comfort upon her family.

Former Fabric Worker
NNSY

Ruby Butcher

August 17, 2009

I am very sorry for your loss. May God continue to strengthen you during this time.

Beverly King

August 17, 2009

Sincerely hoping words can reveal the depth of sympathy we feel, but if it helps in any way. Please know you're in our thoughts and prayers.

Sail Loft, NNSY
Beverly King & Family

Arnette Williams

August 17, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.

August 17, 2009

Sincerely hoping words can reveal the depth of sympathy we feel, but if it helps in any way Please know you're in our prayers today.
James & Beverly King

Ishmael Mosby

August 17, 2009

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

Anita Branch

August 17, 2009

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

Teresa Turner-Clark

August 17, 2009

Geraldine will be missed. It was difficult to hear and accept her passing. Geraldine was always there when we called her and her presence will be truly missed. An angel has been called home. We will never forget you.

SHARI RODGERS-HARRIS

August 17, 2009

Geraldine and I had some great times back in the 80's. She was a sweet and wonderful woman and I am so sorry that she will no longer be down here among us, but I'm sure God's angels will warmly welcome her to her eternal home.

Trina Washington-Cox

August 16, 2009

My sincere condolences in your time of loss. I offer my prayers for you Ronnie and your entire family.

Johnnie Clark

August 16, 2009

Ronnie my condolences go out ot you and your family. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. I too lost my mother and I truly know the feeling of your lost!! Stay Up My Brother!

Johnnie Clark

Thaddeus Greene

August 16, 2009

The selfish human side makes me view the passing of Geraldine with great saddness and disappointment. It would be very difficult to express the amount of joy that she has infused into my life. Geraldine was a stern but caring friend. Over the years we both learned to respect each other which led to a wonderful friendship; therefore, human nature drives me to grieve. However, my friend has reached the pennacle of her existence and now resides with the Father which is the hope and prayer of us all. May God bestow comfort on each and everyone who experiences sadness at this time but in our hearts and minds, she will live forever.

Joe Nash

August 16, 2009

I am very sad to see the passing on of Geraldine. I pray that Geraldine's family will be embraced with the strength of God to help them find the faith to understand the joy she has gained by entering the Kingdom of Heaven.

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