New York, New York
No Ordinary Aunt
Janice Brown's weekends were a hullabaloo of children, her own and her sisters'. Monday through Friday, she was an accountant at Marsh & McLennan. But when Saturday rolled around, she was off to the zoo, the skating rink or the movies with her 11-year-old son, Justin Johnson; three nephews, ages 6, 3 and 1; and a 4-year-old niece.
But Ms. Brown, 34, was not a run-of-the- mill aunt. One nephew, 3-year-old Kyle, had lived with Ms. Brown, a single mother, since he was an infant. Kyle's mother, Dawn, 23, was unable to care for her children, so two live in Flatbush with their grandmother, Juanita Lewis, and the third, Kyle, lives nearby with Ms. Brown.
Janice Brown's sister Tameshia, 24, said that Ms. Brown had stepped into the breach, initially agreeing to take Kyle for a year, after Dawn had already given custody of her oldest to her mother. But, according to Tameshia, Dawn was still a a street person so Ms. Brown took the boy permanently. Ms. Brown spelled her mother, who was also taking care of a third grandchild, every weekend. Last summer, along with Tameshia, she took the whole brood to Disney World, paying for the trip and giving her mother a few days of peace and quiet.
Janice Brown, I would like to send condolences to her family. I would like to inform you the I am a middle schooler and I wrote a memorial essay about her. I wish you all well and may Janice's spirit stay well alive in your hearts.
Alaylah Lucero
September 13, 2024 | Los Angeles, NM | Acquaintance
I miss you very much Janice , I came across a picture of your mom other day Gone too soon and too long forever in my heart
Lenza Lettley
September 12, 2023 | Orange, NJ | Friend
Janice you were the smartest person I knew having graduated from Syracuse University! Thank you for being someone I could look up to for the rest of my life. You set the bar high. Mommy was so proud to call you her daughter, our hearts broke forever when we lost you so tragically. I know mommy was so happy to see you again when she left our earthly side. Thank you for being loving, kind, patient and strong! Thank you for bringing Justin and I to The World Trade Centers every year for...
Juanita
September 11, 2023 | Family
22 years ago but my heart feels like it was yesterday! I'll never forget the love and strength you manifest. Give mommy a kiss for me. I love you always & forever.
Juanita Brown
September 11, 2023 | Charlotte | Family
Your memory will never fade! Forever in my heart. I love you & I miss you
Juanita Brown
March 14, 2023 | Family
Missing you Janice. So many memories in my mind you were so young 35 at the time of your death you would have been 55 now, I wish things were different especially for Justin and Kyle , my heart is sad today as we commemorate this awful tragedy , continue to rest in paradise
Lenza Lettley
September 12, 2021 | Orange, NJ | Friend
Janice, Rest In Peace and Power. Your perseverance, friendship and laughter at SU will always be remembered. My love to your children, may they always know what a wonderful person you were.
Maria
September 11, 2021 | Friend
It’s been 20 years , never forget you Janice . In loving memory #gonetoolong
Lenza Lettley
September 03, 2021 | Orange, NJ | Friend
Remembering Janice on the 20th anniversary of 9/11....
Cindy Roe
September 02, 2021 | Galesburg, MI