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1927
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2021
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Gwendolyn Brown Obituary
Survivors include a daughter, Peggy B. Norfleet and her husband Robert; sister, Mary H. Johnson; brother, Gordon Harper and his wife Betty; eight grandchildren, Christie Frasher and husband Chris, Carrie Norfleet, Robby Norfleet and wife Erica, Jason Brown, Nathan Brown, Shannon Brown, Willie Cox and Lisa Cox; two great-grandchildren, Dylan Wilson and Luke Frasher; sister-in-law, Evelyn Harper and a host of loving extended family and friends.
A graveside service will be held at 1 PM on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Public viewing will be available from 2-6 PM Tuesday afternoon at the Sturtevant Funeral Home Portsmouth Blvd Chapel.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Crossroads Church, Portsmouth.
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Rebecca Summers
March 1, 2021
Mrs. Brown was my neighbor, and her and Pete were so good to my 2 children. She also, took care of them when my father died . I just found out she passed away and my heart is filled with sadness. May she fly high with her wings cause she earned them dance and swing with her husband forever now.
Rebecca Summers
March 1, 2021
Mrs. Brown was my neighbor, and her and Pete were so good to my 2 children. She also, took care of them when my father died . I just found out she passed away and my heart is filled with sadness. May she fly high with her wings cause she earned them dance and swing with her husband forever now.
Archibald Family
January 18, 2021
The Archibald family sends our condolences to all family and friends of Mrs. Brown, Gwen. As surely as there are angels that walk amoung us Gwen was truely one . Gwen was a dear friend to my mom during and since our families were once you neighbors so many years ago. As a child growing up (Patrick) your home was a loving safe refuge for me and so many others Gwen and Pete loved kids. Each member of the Brown family Pete, Peggy, and Robby practiced and shared her loving kindness. I will always remenber that kindness whether it was stopping by morning on the way to the bus stop for school, playing board games or crashing a family BBQ by the fire in the backyard and even as adults. Gwen even made my wedding cake. I believe those were priceless days in our lives . I know that looking back I am a better person because of her the Brown family in my life and their love and generosity the always showed. I thank God for sharing them with us. I rejoice knowing that she is spending eternity with all her family, friends loved ones and our Heavenly Father. .
Deb Young Yehlen
January 18, 2021
What a wonderful faithful servant has entered HIS kingdom. Thoughts and prayers are with Peggy and the entire family. Even though we are miles away, we stayed in touch during the holidays. Gwen will always hold a very special place in my heart.
Frances Hardy
January 17, 2021
I will never forget her kindness. She will be missed by everyone. I feel blessed to have known her.
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