RaeLinda Brown

Rae Linda, I first met just after your graduation from Yale when you became our organist and choir director at Golden Hill United Methodist Church in Bridgeport, CT. You were exceptional, but we all knew it would be a stepping stone to something much bigger. We continued to be in touch, but the intervening years of life got in the way, and here it is 2025. Occasionally, you would come to mind, but I never thought anymore of it. But how I found you again was WQXR in NYC recently had a program...

Ms Brown came to the University of Arkansas libraries to work in the archives of Florence Price. I did not know her but was impressed with her dedication and focus. We in the library who had arranged and described the Price papers for research use were so happy that such a fine scholar made good use of the collection that helped to bring recognition to one of Arkansas's outstanding women. Her work is a fine memorial. I have just now learned of her death while reading a reference to her work...

Was thinking of my very special old friend from Morningside St and am so saddened to find this obit. My condolences to Rae'so family. Laura Bing Bardoni

To the Brown Family,
I send my sincere sympathy to you. RaeLinda was a very dear friend during our elementary school (Mark Twin School) and high school (Mount St. Joseph Academy) days. We shared a love for music back then playing piano and glee club. She will always have a special place in my heart. May her love of music be carried on by her students. God Bless.
Claudette Thompson Talmadge

Rae Linda was such a class act and a role model who carried herself with dignity and inspired others. Her rapid passing leaves me with whip lash and a hole in my heart. I was so looking forward to having dinner together this summer. I will miss our friendship.

My heartfelt sympathies go out to your family during this difficult time. I hope that the promise at 1 Thessalonians 4:14 brings you comfort. Knowing that there is a hope for the ones we have lost in death, can be so reassuring.