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Vita BROWN Obituary

BROWN, Vita Leo Vita Leo Brown lived her life to the fullest, She met challenges dealt to her in her own way, in her own time. The baby who was told she would be confined to an institution, went to college, traveled in Italy and Israel, was on the board of Relay for Life at Georgia State and worked at the Midtown Art Cinema. She was Bat Mitzvad and read from the Torah. She was born with Noonan's Syndrome, survived liver cancer, five major operations. And she danced at the Decatur School of Ballet, was on the Renfroe Cheerleading Squad, went to California twice with the Decatur High School News Team. Vita was a lifetime baseball fan, went to her first game when she was two, went to Braves games for the last 22 years. She was an avid reader, especially of the Harry Potter series. She loves her family her extended family, her cousins, aunts, uncles. She was very close to her grandparents. She had close friends from kindergarten, through College. She received a BA in film and photography, maintaining the Hope Scholarship throughout. She's a videographer and photographer and worked freelance. She interned at the Atlanta Community Food Bank for two summers and interned at Atlanta Video. She is a member of Congregation Bet Haverim and a recipient of the Eddie Cohen Award. She is survived by her parents, Anna Leo and Robert Brown and grandmother, Irene Brown. Sign on line guest book at www.edressler.com. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to The ALS Association, Gift Processing Center, PO Box 6051, Albert Lea, MN 56007 (alsa.org) or No Kid Hungry, PO Box, 75475, Baltimore, MD 21275-5475 (nokidhungry.org). A private graveside service will be held. A memorial service will be held in the Cannon Chapel of Emory University, 515 Kilgo Circle, Atlanta Georgia, 30322 on Sunday, April 24, 2016 at 3:00 pm with Rabbi Joshua Lesser officiating. Arrangements by Dressler's Jewish Funeral Care. (770) 451-4999.

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Apr. 16, 2016.

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Arielle Hoffman

April 23, 2016

My deepest condolences for your loss

April 19, 2016

Having taught Vita at Decatur High School I knew her to be a gentle soul with kind words for everyone she met. Every time I saw her in the years since that time she was she same friendly and enthusiastic person I knew then. My thoughts are with you.
Jeanne Lee

C L

April 18, 2016

Please accept my condolences on your loss. May your memories comfort your heart; and God help your family during this time of sorrow. Isa.41:13

C M

April 18, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jean Woodall

April 18, 2016

Vita has been a bright and courageous spirit. I will miss seeing her. I am so sorry for your loss. With loving memory, Jean

April 18, 2016

Anna and Robert, sending you love from my heart as you go through this time. Although I only taught Vita a few times at DSOB, she was always smiling and bringing joy to everyone around her. So glad she lived a full life even in the short time she had here. Peace to you.

Melissa Stevens

Donna Robertson

April 18, 2016

Beautiful smile, friend to all. That's how I remember Vita.

Fran Frantz

April 17, 2016

Vita has touched so many peoples heart in her life. I have loved her since her days in Westchester. She has been such an inspiration to all. Her spirit and determination will continue in all she inspired.

Mary Rigger

April 17, 2016

So incredibly sorry to hear this. I remember Vita from Westchester. What a bright light she was, so full of life and joy. My thoughts are with you and you family.

Birthright Bus 876 I love you Vita

Alana Dorris

April 17, 2016

I am so blessed to have gotten to befriend Vita on my birthright trip to Israel in May 2010, my first year at UConn. Vita was a beautiful soul and despite being in pain at times during the trip, always had a grin from ear to ear and just cherished and held every moment. It was beautiful to see and something I should take away from. My deepest condolences to the friends and family of Vita! I am so sad we have lost a beautiful human being. I am just so grateful to have stayed in contact with her throughout the years after Birthright and so tremendously thankful to have known her. I will carry her with me in my heart throughout my life.

Sally Sandidge

April 17, 2016

So sorry up hear of your loss. Vita showed everyone her spirit and lived her life with courage.

Melissa Sexton

April 16, 2016

Dear Anna and Robert, what a lovely, spirited daughter! I will miss her smiling face. I still remember seeing her practice cheerleading moves, out back of our condos, here. Our hearts are with you now, in your deep loss. Melissa, Boone, and Mollie-Emma.

Last week of her senior year <3

Blair Rostolsky

April 16, 2016

Amy Magram

April 16, 2016

My daughter , Alana Dorris, became friendly with Vita during a Birthright trip. She enjoyed communicating with her through the years. Sending you love and healing prayers on the loss of your beloved Vita.

Susan Van Pelt Pertry

April 16, 2016

Dear Anna and Robert I'm so sorry to hear of Vita's passing. What a full life! I remember so well when you were still in Ohio with her as a baby and young girl. I was always so inspired by your brilliant love and parenting with her. Thinking of you. SVPP

April 16, 2016

Sending love prayers and light to honor the life and lovely spirit of Vita. I was honored to teach her ballet and to have had a chance to learn from her. Leslie Gourley

April 16, 2016

Sorry for the loss of your dear love one. Please take comfort in the fact that God will make you firm and He will make you strong. He will firmly ground you at this time of sorrow 1 Peter 5:10

Pat

April 16, 2016

With deepest sympathies to the Brown family.

KATHY P

April 16, 2016

Vita. Words are not adequate to express my gratitude and good luck to have had you in my world. A you are well-named. Love you and miss you always. You are in my heart. Kathy P

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