Photo courtesy of J M Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc. - Petersburg
May 5, 1944 - Aug 16, 2025
To God be the Glory for a beautiful person and a beautiful life. May your memories comfort you and God strengthen you during this time. Mrs. Brown has always been a bright light in my life. Every encounter was filled with genuine warmth and love. She was truly beautiful from the inside and outside. Rest in paradise Mrs. Iris Brown, our loss is Heaven's gain.
PHS Proud '82 Crowd
Juanita Jennings
August 25, 2025 | Williamsburg, VA | Acquaintance
Willis &The Brown And Smith Families, I extend my heartfelt condolences and prayers to you all. Iris was a very beautiful person outside and inside. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her, but she will never be forgotten. We must all trust in God's plan for our lives, and the length of days he gives us on this side. Let us cherish the memories that will help us cope. God never promised us sunshine without rain or joy without pain. He did promise that he would never leave us, nor...
Delores J Bland
August 25, 2025 | Petersburg, VA
Sending prayers and condolences to the Brown and Smith families. Iris will truly be missed. Her kindness and that beautiful smile.
Kermit and Elnora Smith
August 24, 2025 | Williamsburg, VA | Friend
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Sharon Evans
August 24, 2025 | Petersburg, VA
Brother Will and the Smith family, you all have our deepest sympathy, condolences and prayers at this most difficult time.
Frank and Patricia Belle
August 24, 2025 | Petersburg, VA | Friend
To Willis and family,
Iris was a dear friend and we all loved her. We cannot imagine the pain and heartache you're feeling. We are praying for your peace and comfort. Our deepest condolences to you and your family.
Leo and Linnea Wright
Leo Wright
August 24, 2025 | Richmond, VA | Friend
Iris was the the most gentlest & kindest person that we have ever met. May her family continue to be blessed by loving memories of her.
Our family prayers are with you.
Diane & Gloria Crawford (sisters)
Diane Crawford
August 24, 2025 | Petersburg, VA
My heartfelt condolences to Willis and the Brown family. Iris was a lovely and kind person, who was always willing to help others. She was always willing to participate as well as lead in community activities. She will certainly be missed by her Peabody High School family. Rest in peace lovely lady.
Silas Mitchell
August 23, 2025 | UPPER MARLBORO, MD | Friend
My deepest condolences. Love to the family ❤
Ursula Dillard-Shands
August 23, 2025 | Stony Creek, VA | Friend
Iris Smith Brown was born May 5, 1944, to Albert A. Smith, Sr. and Lucille Branch Smith. She was the only sister to four brothers. Iris was predeceased by her parents and two of her brothers, Albert A. Smith, Jr. and Donald R. Smith.Iris was educated in the Petersburg Public School System and was...
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