Caprice Benson Brown

BROWN, Caprice Benson, age 60, transitioned from this life to the next on March 11, 2023 after a courageous fight against pancreatic cancer. She was predeceased by her father, Jacob "Bey" Benson; mother, Barbara Jean Davis; and grandmother, Gladys Mitchell Davis Sinigar, all of New York. Surviving are her husband, Dr. Marcus W. Brown; two sons, Malcolm J. Brown (Shari Nikoo) and Myles Q. Brown; daughter, Candice L. Brown; grandson, Kaveh Nikoo Brown; devoted aunt, Gloria Jean Davis of San Francisco, California; uncle, Thomas Benson of Amelia County, Virginia; cousins, Nyame Brown of Oakland, California and Priscilla Benson of New York; a host of dear and supportive relatives, in-laws and friends. Caprice, or "Cappy" to close friends and relatives, was born in Harlem, New York and raised in the Bronx. She completed the Licensed Vocational Nursing program at Mabel Dean Bacon High School, and the Associate Registered Nursing program at the Bronx Community College. Her Bachelor's Degree in Nursing was granted by the California State University, Los Angeles. She worked as a medical oncology nurse at the Los Angeles County Medical Center. After the birth of her first child, Caprice chose the noble profession of wife, mother, and homemaker. Ever supportive of her children's activities at school and on the playing fields, she was known for her piercing whistle and vocal support not only for her children but also the children of others. Caprice would often seek out the parent of an opposing team player and compliment them on the skill and/or decorum of their child. She even once was told by a prominent Episcopalian minister he had used her character and enthusiasm as the subject of one of his sermons. Caprice enjoyed her association with the Richmond Chapter of Jack and Jill, which she served as chaplain for multiple terms. Her children recall fondly the almost daily summer trips to Kings Dominion when they were young, and yes, she rode the roller coasters. She also enjoyed yearly meetings of the Old Dominion Medical Society at Virginia Beach and the annual Christmas soiree of the Richmond Medical Society. Yearly summer vacations in Hilton Head, South Carolina as the children grew were also a pleasure. Caprice also took immense pleasure in helping family members and others research and shop for cars. Her favorite pastimes were reading and playing scrabble online. However, her singular social pleasure was membership in the informal lady's social club at Salon Allure beauty salon, known by them variously as the Breakfast Club and Ladies of Salon Allure. Caprice was funny. She had an insightful wit, and the comedic timing of a professional comedian. She was the go to expert on the sitcom "Martin." It was a rare occasion when she did not bring a gathering to laughter. Above all, Caprice was a giver. She truly knew how to be a friend. Her abiding principle was: Love is seeing a need and filling it. She freely gave of her time, her talent and her treasure. But most important of all, she gave her example. Whether it was her penchant for remembering birthdays and special occasions, or ensuring that someone had a lunch or snack on a road trip, she stepped up. More than one person has told her that they had turned/returned to their faith because of interaction with her. Although baptized at an early age, Caprice recommitted to her Christian faith through water baptism as an adult. 2 Samuel 3:38 (Inspired): "Do you not know that a queen and great woman has fallen this day?" Caprice transitioned the way she lived, with faith, with courage, with grace, with love, with concern for others, and as expected from those who knew her well, with humor. Caprice was truly a Believer, a woman of God. She could actually be convicted of being a Christian. As Believers, we now have faith she has the healing for which we prayed. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. where viewing will be held from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. Friday, March 24, 2023. Celebration of Life services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, March 25 at the Ashland Christian Center, 12230 Maple Street, Ashland, Virginia. Dr. Arthur Farmer presiding. Interment Greenwood Memorial Gardens, 12609 Patterson Ave., Richmond, Virginia. Online guestbook at scottsfuneralhome.com.