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Debra Brown Obituary
On Tuesday, April 28th 2009 Debra Juanita Brown was called to live in eternal peace with her mother, Constance Nash Hammond and Nana, Juanita Logan Moutry. Debbie was born in Pittsburgh, PA on February 20,1954 and graduated from Schenley H.S 1972. She also attended college in Switzerland for fashion and design. She is survived by her three children, Byron Nash, Ashley Nash, Andre Brown and her six grandchildren, Tommy, Xavier, Kaheya, Zion, Justyce and Isaiah. In addition, she will be missed by close family members Uncle Phil, step-sister Matlina Hammond, daughter-in-law, Erika Brown and dear lifelong friends Regina Brown, Monkee' and Gwen Thorne. Debbie will always be remembered for her sense of humor, unconditional love, selflessness and fortitude by those who were fortunate to know her. A memorial service will be held in Debbie's honor in Pittsburgh on Friday, July 3rd, 2009 at The Nuin Center (5655 Bryant St. Pittsburgh, Pa 15206) 2p.m. Please contact Erica Brown at [email protected] for details.
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Janis Lightfoot
February 1, 2021
Deb.... You were my best friend!! I've never had another one since. I just found this news out today. 1/31/21. I'll never forget all the fun we had. All the parties concerts and the time we spent together. Byron and Andre grew up. They look amazing. Ashley and my Robin should of been best friends like we were. What fun they would of had!
I agree with Ashley you're probably the most glamorous one up there in heaven in your wings. Find the most exspensive make up counter up there so I can have the hook up when I come. Jesus the Messiah is coming soon! Very soon! We must ALL be ready to recieve Him. Please repent of your sins so we all be together with Deb again. Please!!! This is Janis Lightfoot
Connie Bragg
May 17, 2010
Ashley, Byron and Andre,
I was blessed to spend time with your mom when she was here in Maryland a couple of years ago, I had not seen her for many years, but she never lost tha sweet, humble personality. I enjoyed her somuch as she, Stratt and I went over old ties in PGH. You all are very much in my prayers.
Cousin (Aunt) Connie
Justyce
May 17, 2010
I love you Nana. I miss you! Bye bye. Love, Justyce
Kaheya Nash
May 14, 2010
I know you are gone , but in my heart you are still alive.It has more than a year since you died. But like the the song I song I sang for you, you are my light and i'll let you shine.
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REGINA BROWN
May 10, 2010
MOTHERS' DAY, 2010 FOUND ME READING THE LAST CARD YOU SENT, IN 2008, TO COMMEMORATE OUR MOTHERHOOD EXPERIENCES. I'M NOT SURE IF YOU HAD ANY IDEA IT WOULD BE THE FINAL MOTHERS' DAY WE WERE TO SHARE THE MEMORIES AND LAUGHTER ABOUT OUR LIVES AND FAMILIES BUT, IT ROCKS MY SOUL TO READ THE CARD AND MISS YOU AS DEEPLY OR PERHAPS, MORE THAN THE DAY I LEARNED YOU TRANSITIONED FROM HERE TO THE PARADISE. MAY OUR LORD BLESS YOUR SOUL MY FRIEND/SISTER DEBBIE.
Andre Brown
October 21, 2009
Dear Mom,
34 years ago you brought me into this world, and I thank you. This will be my first birthday that I don't get to hear your voice. So today is a little somber for me. I remember how happy you would be one all of our birthdays. I use to look forward to you smiling than the actual gifts. If you were alive today I know that you would be happy. I cant be to selfish; however, because I know that you have been smiling everyday since April 28th.
As you look down upon me know that your memory and legacy burns deep within me and that I live everyday to be a great man and honor everything that you taught and instilled in me.
I will love you forever, and see you in about 66 years ;-)
I Am My Mother's Son
Andre
July 10, 2009
Dearly Beloved Friend/Sister, Debbie
I have much praise and thanks to God for his mercy and blessings in our lives. He made us friends, and although it breaks my heart for you to have gone back to Him before me, I celebrate! Nana, ConnieMoms, HarryNash,Schenley High, 918 Anaheim Street, Glenda, DarrylBrown, Byron, Andre, Ash-Cakes, Monki, Gwen and much Laughter/Love. No one will miss you the way and as much as I do. Thanks for all you gave to me...it's priceless. I bet you're the best-dressed angel in heaven. (smile)
Regina Brown
P.S. Deb, please don't eat all of Nana's corn pudding before I get there!
Xavier Brown
June 30, 2009
Dear Nana,
I will miss you. Things will not be the same without you. But now you are in a better place. You have been a good grandmother to all of us. We will talk of you always to remember the good times we had together. We will meet again. I Love You.
Your Grandson, Xavier Brown
Zion Brown
June 30, 2009
Good-Bye Nana. I will see you in Heaven. I hope you like Heaven. I will never forget you. I will miss you.
Love Zion
Debbie and her 3 oldest grandkids
June 29, 2009
W. Herschel Phillips
June 29, 2009
Debby, life will never be the same that you have gone home with God, but you are in a better place. We will always keep you in our hearts and wait until we meet again in heaven with your mother and grandmother all of you were so very dear to me and now your children and grand children are left here in my care and that is a job that I truly want. Rest well my darling because you deserve it from your labors on earth. I love and miss you and look foward to seeing you with our father God because I know that is where you will be. With all my love Uncle Phil
Kaheya Nash
June 28, 2009
Dear Nana,
thank you for all the great times.You brought joy,light,and kindnes to my hart.You deserve the peace you are in.You sould me that there are things that you just can't let go of.And to me you are one of them to me.It brakes my hart to here that you are leaving me.I Love You Nana =)
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Ashley Nash
June 28, 2009
TO MY BEAUTIFUL MOTHER! Thank you for all of your efforts in my life. You have been such a wonderful grandmother. The kids miss you dearly and speak of you daily. The presence of your spirit has brought you and I so much closer over the past few moths. I know now that you are truly in a peaceful and better place. Rest assured that Byron, Andre, Erika and I are doing everything in our power to honor you life to the best of our ability that is what you deserve. I LOVE YOU MOM. Like I have said before,"I know you look just stunning in those wings!"
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