Hilda Brown

Hilda W. Brown VIRGINIA BEACH - Hilda Mae Williams Brown went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Oct. 6, 2010. She was born March 27, 1926 to the late Dallas and Susie Williams in Knotts Island, Va. She was predeceased by her husband of 59 years, James G. "Cully" Brown. Hilda is survived by her son, James Douglas Brown and wife Peggy of Williamsburg, Va.; daughter, Carolyn Rowell and husband Bob of Virginia Beach; sister, Janie Blair of Staunton, Va.; four grandchildren, Michelle, Greg, Jenny and Courtney; six great-grandchildren, Sean, Samantha, Nick, Ashley, Zack and Ava. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews and extended family. Hilda was a registered nurse at DePaul Hospital were she trained and worked most of her career. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed sewing. Hilda was also a member of St. John's Baptist Church. A graveside service will be held Friday, Oct. 8, at 11 a.m. at Nimmo United Methodist Cemetery, 2200 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23456. The family would like to give a special thanks to the caring staff at Our Lady of Perpetual Help and Hartland Hospice. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. John's Baptist Church, 2300 Holland Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23453-3513, (757) 427-5309 or The Alzheimer's Association of Hampton Roads, 20 Interstate Corporate Center, Norfolk, VA 23502. Condolences may be made to the family at www.smithandwillimaskempsville.com.