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1923
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2017
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Vivian Brown Obituary
In 1941 she met and married, as she said, a very handsome young man, Claude Eugene Brown of Maben, MS. They celebrated seventy-five years of marriage on June 15, 2016. The Browns were blessed with a loving family including six children: Butch Brown of Maben, Jim Brown (Deceased), Ed Brown (Joyce) of Maben, Connie Greer of Shannon, Deborah Kornegay of Columbus and Joyce Pate (Glen) of Mathiston, sixteen grandchildren, thirty-one great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Vivian was preceded in death by her parents Henry and Margarete Ford of Ethel, her husband Claude Brown, son Jim Brown, daughters-in-law Donna Brown and Judy Brown, sons-in-law Donnie Greer and Melvin Kornegay, three brothers and one grandson.
In 1965 after many years as a military wife, she returned to Maben to serve her church, her family, her friends, and her community. Vivian was an Oktibbeha County bailiff for twenty years. She loved people and enjoyed baking special treats for many special friends. She spent her time making sure that every one of her children and grandchildren knew that each of them were her favorite. Vivian enjoyed her flowers, quilting, needlepoint, ceramics, and fishing. Most of all, Vivian enjoyed helping others. She could often be found on her porch, rocking with the love of her life of seventy-five years, and enjoying visits with family and friends.
Vivian was a member of Maben First Baptist Church where she enjoyed her Sunday School class and JOY Club.
Visitation will be Monday, January 9, 2017 at Maben First Baptist Church from 5:00-7:00 P.M. The service celebrating her life will be held at 10:00 AM., Tuesday, January 10th at Maben First Baptist Church with Pastors Brother Randall Poss and Brother Tommy Temple officiating. Burial will follow in Maben Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Stained Glass Window fund of Maben First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 249, Maben, MS 39750.
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Larry Agnelly
January 27, 2017
I just learned of Vivian's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Claude was my mentor at game and fish and Vivian served me many cups of coffee. I have such good memories of your entire family. Larry Agnelly
January 25, 2017
To the Brown Family: My heartfelt sympathies go out to the family and friends during this difficult time. I hope that the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 can bring comfort. Knowing that there's a hope for the ones we have lost in death can be so reassuring. Let Pray to the most high GOD
Dorothy Butler- Hines
January 18, 2017
So sorry to see about Miss Vivian, I just saw this and I want you all to know how precious she was to my mother and to me, we loved her and Mr. Claude, love to you all.
Lowanda
January 13, 2017
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy. Death is never easy and it brings great sorrow. I know that God will surround and comfort you at this difficult time..
Jackie and Nina Wofford
January 9, 2017
We will continue to remember you in our prayers.
annelle shivers
January 8, 2017
Vivian was always one of Daddy's favorites - and one of mine too. When he refused to let me have a 90th birthday party for him, she
arranged a surprise party. He loved it and I appreciated it.. She was
funny and smart and a great person.. She will be missed.
Jackie and Nina Wofford
January 9, 2017
We will continue to remember you in our prayers. We ask that you call upon us if we anything else to help.
January 8, 2017
Ms Brown was one of the sweetest ladies i ever met she always had an open door for me when i was little she let me pick her beautiful flowers to take to my mom she fed me and always made sure i felt like part of her family ...my thoughts and prayers are with her sweet family fly high RIP and enjoy being with Mr Brown on the streets og gold
Deborah Pennington
January 8, 2017
So Sorry to hear about Vivian, Praying for all of the family and love each of you.....
Terry Harpole
January 8, 2017
Just head about Miss Vivian, and were sorry to hear.
We will keep all family in prayer.
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