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Hilda Louise Rixey Brown

Hilda Brown Obituary

On Saturday, December 6, 2008, Hilda Louise Rixey Brown, of Roanoke, Va., was called to her heavenly home. She was born March 29, 1933, to the late William and Hallie Haynes Rixey in Bedford County. She was a member of the Pilgrim Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by two brothers; five sisters; and her beloved daughter, Virginia (Sissy) Brown. She leaves to cherish her memory five sons, Willie Brown, Robert (Jerome) Brown, Floyd (Pee Wee) Brown, and Thomas (Nina) Brown, all of Roanoke, and William (Disco) Brown, of Greensboro, N.C.; and one daughter, Carolyn Haynes, of Lynchburg; three sisters-inlaw, Mary Brown and Sarah Davis, of Bedford, and Dorothy Monroe, of Maryland; one brother-in-law, Willis Cheatwood, of Bedford; a devoted father of her children, Floyd Brown Jr.; and a devoted friend Caroline Harris; 13 grandchildren; nine greatgrandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. on Thursday, December 11, 2008, at Pilgrim Baptist Church with the Rev. Dwight O. Steele Sr. officiating. The interment will be in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service. Friends may call on Wednesday afternoon, December 10, 2008, for viewing at Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.Hamlar-Curtis.com.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Dec. 8 to Dec. 10, 2008.

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Mia Adorno

December 20, 2008

Ms. Brown was one of the "grandmas" at a local shelter. We were one of the families she touched with her smile and laughter and hugs. We will miss her terribly. You have our deepest sympathies on the loss of this beautiful person with a beautiful heart.

Barbara, Keeyah, Keenan and Kenza'h Brown

December 11, 2008

Brown family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You will sadly be missed. We love you grandma Hilda.

Mr. and Mrs. Earl Walker

December 11, 2008

Brown Family... We are sorry to hear of the loss of your love one. You are in our prayers. At your time of grief it's hard to understand so I pray that you will find some comfort under God's loving hand.

ALVIN & DIANE RHODES

December 11, 2008

we extend our heart-felt condolences to your family in this sad occasion.lend and depend on god,family and friends and the sorrow you feel now will soon ease and will with great joy remember the greatness of your mother.mrs. hilda was a remarkable lady and a great friend.we love you and will deeply miss her

William Rixey

December 10, 2008

To the Rixey family
Our thought and prayer are with you .know that we feel your loss Hilda and I shared good times growing up .She will be missed. Family this is a time come together

Ann Thomas-Gueye

December 10, 2008

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

2 Blue

December 10, 2008

PeeWee,

I want to express my deepest sympathy to you and your family. I will keep you in my prayers.

James"JIMMY" Richardson

December 10, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Dana Brewer

December 10, 2008

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Taras(Tuffy) Dungee

December 10, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Perry Taylor

December 10, 2008

To the Brown Family: Your LOSS is my LOSS! I love Mama Hilda Brown like she was my own mother! The world is a colder place with her gone! I will miss her dearly now and forever! I will keep your family in my prayers for the holidays! Faithly Yours, Perry "Ace" Taylor and The Taylor Family.

Anita Davoll-Bradley

December 10, 2008

Dear Brown Family,
Our hearts are saddened by your loss.
We were blessed to enjoy "Grandma Brown" and her
loving touch. She added to our lives in many special ways.
The staff, children and parents at BHS Head Start will long remember her.
Thanks for sharing her with us.

Anita Davoll-Bradley
Brand Hardin Sims Head Start

Volletta Wiley

December 10, 2008

To the Brown Family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

fred &michele brown

December 10, 2008

thomas and family, we are so sorry for your loss. hold fast to god's hand he will take care of you at this time. we'll keep the family in prayer. fred & michele brown

lisa hale reis

December 9, 2008

God had an angel here on earth,
He kept his eye and his hands close to her.
Then one day God said, my angel on earth please come home to me I need you smile!
He stretched forth his hand to call his special angel home.
Although we may weep and feel sorrow here on earth.
We can rest assured she's dancing in Heaven with a crown upon her head!
PSALM 30:12 To the end that my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever. KJV
My prayers and sympathy are with all of you. Love you all.
Lisa Hale Reis

Crystal Miller

December 9, 2008

To Sarah, Mary, and the entire family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I pray that you find peace in the coming days as you heal from your loss.

Kim R. Alexander

December 9, 2008

Brown Family , I am so sorry for your loss. Hilda was a beautiful person inside and out..

December 9, 2008

Daddy,

My heart goes out to you and the family. Know that you're always in my heart and prayers. I am blessed to be apart of the family, and to have been able to know Granny. May she rest in peace, and May God's love and comfort guide and see you and the family through this diffcult time. You know anytime you need me am there!

Love and prayers your daughter -n- law,
Shina and the boys

Marshina Wison

December 9, 2008

Things Happen & We ask ourselves why?

Sometimes things happen we don't understand.
But the fact that you have God in time you can.

You've losted your loved one and don't know what to feel.
All the time you had with her has now been sealed.

In life things happen and we ask ourselves why?
As people leave us and we did not get a chance to say good-bye.

You ponder each day what you would say.
But the Lord stepped in and had His way.

I know it hurts for although I can not relate I do understand.
But smile for she is in the Master's hands.

Know that she is at rest.
As God stepped in and He always knows best.

For God makes no mistakes, this is His will.
Even through the hurt just hold on to Him and be still.

I know you feel cheated as a relationship with her can no longer be
Just hold her in your heart and in time you will see.

That you all are strong.
And grieving for her could never be wrong.

For at times it may seem that you have it together, but then comes the tears.
It's ok just know God will restore the years.

Even though things don't seem clear.
God has your back therefore, there is nothing to fear.

Hold on to yourselves, and love each other.
Remember in your hearts your granny, aunt, sister, friend, and mother.

You may be up, you may be down.
But know God is always around.

Try not to ponder on what should of or could of been, hold on to the time you had.
And try not to be sad.

Let go when you can, and find comfort in the the Master's hands.
Where He will help you stand.

May God Bless and Keep you all Always

Love,

Shina 12/9/08

December 9, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Rixey family at this time of bereavement. Rest in the grace and peace of knowing to everything there is a season, and now is Aunt Hilda's time to be in Glory. Audrey Leoncia Ricksy Paige

Lois Crawford

December 9, 2008

To the Brown family, Stay strong, and know that God will guide you through anything.

RACHEL WILSON

December 9, 2008

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Deborah Parris

December 9, 2008

To Thomas and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your lose. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Just know that she will always be with you in spirit.

Barbara Spinner-Bangura

December 9, 2008

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Carla Beamer

December 9, 2008

Brown Family..I am so sorry to hear of your loss..I loved "Grandma" dearly!! She was an inspiration and always treated me and my son like we were part of the family. She will truly be missed and you all will be in my prayers.

Linda Wilson

December 9, 2008

You know you all are in my prayers. Stay strong. It's never easy losing a loved one but God will see you through. Love ya

Linda Cooper-Vaughn

December 9, 2008

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. Let those wonderful memories that you hold dear in your heart ease your pain and guide you in the days to follow.
Gus and Linda Vaughn

sammye staples

December 9, 2008

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

TLC

December 8, 2008

Our prayers are with the family of Hilda, she bought joy and love to the TLC House. She will sadly missed.

Carol Rawls

December 8, 2008

Mrs. Brown,

You will be sadly missed. You have been a part of my family for many years. Thanks for being there for Marie Robertson and family.

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