Yvonne-Brown-Obituary

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Yvonne Sawyer Brown

Chesapeake, Virginia

Nov 30, 1937 – Jan 30, 2025

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BORN
November 30, 1937
DIED
January 30, 2025
LOCATION
Chesapeake, Virginia

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Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home - Chesapeake Obituary

On January 30, 2025, Yvonne Sawyer Brown of Norfolk passed away at the age of 87. She is survived by her daughter, Pamela Brown, and three siblings: Dorothy Hines, Dr. (Col (ret)) Fred (Millicent) Sawyer, and James (Maxine) Jones. In death, she will join her late husband, Robert Melvin “Dice”...

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I was so sad to hear about the death of Yvonne. Our mothers grew up together, and remained life long great friends growing up in the Campostella area of Norfolk. We were next door neighbors for many years. Even though I was younger than the Sawyer siblings, I remember them with much affection and respect.

May you get through this period of sadness by remembering all of the loving memories and love that Yvonne brought to your family and her friends for many years.

Aunt Yvonne Sawyer Brown---

I want to extend my deepest and sincerest condolences to my cousin Pam, as well as Falon. I can only imagine the grief you guys are experiencing-May God cover you all and her entire family during these difficult times.
And to my Aunt Yvonne Sawyer Brown--thank you for being an amazing Auntie and giving love and compassion throughout. Heaven has gained another Angel I know.

Love Always,
Penny, Se'Dhari & Victor

A Rare Jewel

In loving memory, we stand today,

For Aunt Yvonne so dear, now gone away.
A mother, a sister, a grandmother too,
A wife, a friend—so loyal, so true.

Her laughter echoed, warm and bright,
Her smile, a beacon, purest light.
A heart so full, a love so wide,
A gentle soul with steadfast pride.

Through every role she ever played,
Her kindness never once did fade.
No gossip, no malice, no bitter word,

Prayers to and for the family with understanding that no more pain and suffering and she is at rest God has her now. I pray for gods strength for the entire family family.

Sending love to Dominique, Pam & the Family and praying that God will continuously strengthen you all during this difficult time and in the days ahead. Mrs. Brown was an amazing person and it was such a pleasure to know her.

God looked around His Garden and saw an empty space, He then looked down upon the earth and saw Yvonne's tired face He put is arms around her and lifted her to rest. God's Garden must be beautiful, He only takes the Best. He knew that she was suffering He knew that she was in pain. He knew that she would never be well on Earth again. He saw that the roads were getting rough and the hills were hard to climb so He closed her weary eyelids and Whispered Peace Be Thine. It broke our hearts to...

It is with sincere sadness of the passing of my dear friend, “Yvonne Sawyer Brown! May “ God comfort and bless the family “!!

Pam, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. While words could never express the magnitude of the flood of emotions experienced during this time, I pray that God lifts and guides you through. I remember Ms Yvonne as a very caring and wonderful person. Although I haven’t seen you all in years, ya’ll have made a positive and lasting impact on my life. God bless you and your family.

To Eric and Family: my sincere condolences to you and your family. Remember the good times and keep her in your hearts forever. God bless.