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Cecely BROWN Obituary

Cecely "Cessy" Smith Brown April 11, 1945 ~ Nov. 29, 2010 Resident of Lafayette After many years of health problems Cessy passed away surrounded by her devoted daughters Lynda and Tricia, her sister Lisa Mac and loving kitty "Pink Floyd". Cessy was born in Santa Cruz but lived until adulthood in Oakland. She attended Chabot, Claremont, Tech High and Heald Business College. She was the adored daughter of Stanley E. Smith and Clementine P. Smith and was the CFO of Stanley E. Smith Insurance where she worked for forty years with her father and brother-in-law Alan Mac. She was married to Allen Rogers and had two daughters Lynda Anne Owens (Art) and Patricia Cecilia Kearney. She married Thomas C. Brown in 1997 and lived with him in Walnut Creek until his death in 2006. Cessy lived for her adored grandchildren Graham and Elena Owens and Kevin and Cole Kearney. She was a fun loving, free spirit who was loved by all who knew her. Survived by her children Lynda and Tricia, son-in-law Art, sister Lisa Mac, brother-in-law Alan Mac and beloved nephew Justin Granata. She was preceded in death by her nephew Adam Granata and her parents. She will be missed every day and we can't imagine a world without our "Tatie". Arrangements were private. In lieu of flowers please send donations to Youth Homes (youthhomes.org) or the SPCA.

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Published by Contra Costa Times from Dec. 3 to Dec. 5, 2010.

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Jenna Brown

December 9, 2010

My Aunt as I called you for so many years and I felt like you were my mom too in away. You treated my kids as if they were your own grandkids as well. You will be missed by so many. Rest in Pease Aunt Cecely!! xoxo Jenna and the kids!!

Kelly Bennett

December 4, 2010

Lisa, I'm so sorry to hear about Cessy. Please accept my and my family's condolences.

December 4, 2010

My friend, my outlaw, you will be greatly missed...we did have our Days of wine and Roses...Rest well
xoxo Sheila

Sarah Johnson

December 4, 2010

Oh Cecely I will miss our conversations at night when I got off of work and of course our "secret" m&m missions. You were a wonderful person and will be missed terribly by everyone at the chateau.

- Sarah Johnson

December 3, 2010

Lisa - so sorry to hear about Cessie. You have my prayers. Teri

lisa mac

December 3, 2010

I loved you so my sister. Mom and Dad said you "ordered" me and you had me! There will never be day I won't think of you. Kiss Mom and Dad and hug my son Adam. Until we meet again. I LOVE YOU SO.
Love Lee Lee

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