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Joyce Brown Obituary
Joyce Anne (Brittle) Brown, 56, of Charlottesville, departed this life on Tuesday, November 1, 2011, at her residence. She was born on November 20, 1954, in Charlottesville, the daughter of the late Edwin Earl Brittle, Sr. and Virginia (Agee) Brittle. She was married to Clarence Brown Sr., whom she leaves behind.
Mrs. Brown had worked as a housing supervisor at University of Virginia Facilities Management. She was a member of Ridgeway Baptist Church in Scottsville, where she was active in the church and served as a Deaconess. She enjoyed listening to Gospel Music, going fishing, and baking. But most of all, she loved serving the Lord, and attending church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Edwin Earl Brittle Jr.
Survivors include her husband, Clarence Brown Sr. of Charlottesville; a daughter, Christina Brown-Johnson and husband, Shawn, of Jacksonville, North Carolina; a son, Clarence Brown Jr. of Charlottesville; two grandchildren, Kazmaun and Kalela Johnson; two brothers, Vincent Brittle of Buckingham and James Brittle of Waynesboro; three sisters, Evelyn Brown, Donna Brittle, and Janet Dimmie, all of Buckingham; and a number of nieces, nephews and extended family. A funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday, November 5, 2011, at Ridgeway Baptist Church in Scottsville with the Reverend Katie Chambers officiating. Interment will follow at the church cemetery.
Viewing will be from 1 until 2 p.m. Saturday, November 5, 2011, at Ridgeway Baptist Church.
Thacker Brothers Funeral Home in Scottsville is handling the arrangements.
Friends and family may share pictures and memories by visiting www.thackerbrothers.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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Mary Bassett
October 30, 2012
Clarence and family.... keeping you in my prayers
Margie Jamison
October 28, 2012
Its been almost a year. I know you are having a grand time. I REALLY miss you. I think of you daily. Wednesdays are not the same. I MISS our call to each other. I promised myself that I would call Clarence every Wednesday now but its so hard. I pray that God will give me the strength to start back. Sundays at church I miss the testimonies you were such an inspiration to us all. I LOVE YOU and I MISS YOU DEARLY.
November 9, 2011
My deepest sympathy to all the family and friends. Ms.(Brittle) Brown was a joy to know during my time at Watson's Beauty School. I have missed her smile and sense of humor since those days when we all went our separate ways,but never will forget her kind pure heart.
God Bless You All, Ginger Baber (Stout) Johnson
November 5, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with James and all the family.
John Vance (James co-Worker)
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November 5, 2011
Tina:
My condolences to you and your family. If you need anything please let me know.
God Bless!
Ronelia Smith and family
andy thacker
November 4, 2011
I wish to express my deepest sympathy in the loss of Joyce. May GOD comfort you and hold you in the palm of His hand during your time of sorrow. Andy Thacker
Susan McMillin
November 4, 2011
Clarence & Christina
I used to talk to your mom on the phone at work. She had a good sense of humor and just as friendly as could be. You both have those same traits! I'm sorry for your loss.
Atanya Eubanks
November 4, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Antonio Brittle
November 4, 2011
I love you aunt Joyce! You will be missed!
Claudine Brown
November 4, 2011
I first met Mrs.Brown during the start of her treatment, she had such a wonderful spirit and a big heart she will surely be missed. I am so overjoyed that I got a chance to know her. May God continue to Bless all of you.
Nancy Williams
November 4, 2011
Joyce you will/are so missed by me and others I keep picking up the phone to call and talk about our day I look up the street and already it looks and feel different I thank god for you and your loving family and the time we spent but I thank god you are at rest you were a blessing to all who new you.
Nancy Williams
Brandi Sullivan
November 4, 2011
Clarence,I am so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. May God be with you and your family as you go through this difficult time. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless!
Barbara King
November 4, 2011
Clarence,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sherry Morris
November 4, 2011
Clarence,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Vincent Brittle
November 4, 2011
I love u so much auntie an I wish I could have seen u!!!! U will always b n my heart an memories!!
Margie Jamison
November 3, 2011
To my Family,
The upcoming days may seem drear but if we keep holding onto God's unchanging hand everything will be okay. Its okay to cry because we all going to miss her. But thank God almighty Aunt Joyce is free at last.
Talena Harris New Canton
November 3, 2011
Keeping your family in prayer. Joyce was such a light to all and will be missed.
Mary Bassett
November 3, 2011
To know Joyce was to love her,I will always remember our good times together,spending the night with her and her spending the night with me all through our school years.Clarence you and your family are in my prayers during this difficult time.
Clarence Brown
November 3, 2011
Mama Memories
Adventurer, Tom-Boy, Innocent, Young, Obedient.
Years ago, a lil girl returned home from church, wearing her Sunday's best, and her shiniest shoes.
Her long, beautiful hair was in two ponytails. Her bright eyes beamed through her bangs, as she posed
for a family member to take what would become one of my favorite photos of her. She changed her
clothes, and went to fetch some water from the spring. Approaching the bank side, she noticed a
groundhog drinking. She loaded up a rock, through it like a bullet, and POW, he was sprawled
out into the creek. Already a hunter-gatherer, and child genius, she knew she couldn't take the dirty
water home. She knew what she had to do, and arrived with one dead groundhog. Shortly thereafter,
she skipped down a dusty road, fading into the distance, eager to take on her destiny---Excerpt from poem "Mama Memories" by Clarence Jr. Love ya Mama
Melissa Mosley
November 3, 2011
Janet I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your sister. Keeping the family in my prayers.
Christina Johnson
November 3, 2011
Mom, one of the strongest women I every met. Even in her time of pain & suffering, she was always asking about others. Mom loved with her whole being, she would tell you what was on her mind, meanwhile loving you unconditionally. God has taken his angel on home to a place where everyday is Sunday & where there is no longer any pain. Although Mom is physically gone she will never be forgotten. XoXo Tina
TIFFANY DIMMIE
November 3, 2011
I LOVE U AUNTIE JOYCE!!!! I WILL MISS U DEARLY!!!!
Tyesh Quarles
November 3, 2011
I am so grateful that I was able to spend time with Mrs. Brown just last week. With the strentgh that she showed when I saw her, I would have never guessed she would be gone this soon. We enjoyed laughing and talking together. I'm going to miss sending cards to you Mrs. Brown. I am truly sad that you are gone, but so grateful that you are now pain free and no longer suffering. You are a loving person and are so loved by so many, your spirit will forever be with us. To Mr. Brown, Tina, and Boo...I know that this is such a hard time for you guys, but continue to be strong, God will see you through this, Yes She is gone but not to far, she will always be in your hearts. You guys are in my heart and prayers always.
Christina Johnson
November 3, 2011
Joyce A. Brown, one of the strongest women I ever met. Through all the pain & suffering she still smiled & continued to help others. On Nov 1, 2011 God took her on home, where everyday would be Sunday, & without pain. I love you Momma. Love, Tina
Kenneth & Rachel Herndon
November 3, 2011
Tina,
Grief will not last,Joy will return
For through our tears we clearly see
That while we part, but for a time,
With christ we'll spend eternity.
Death separates us for a while,
Christ will reunite us forever.
We love you.
Anita Eubanks,Braxton
November 3, 2011
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
Lelia Gibson
November 3, 2011
Clarence,
So sorry to hear that your Mom passed. She put up a valiant, brave fight and know she is at rest in a beautiful place.
God Bless and know you are in my prayers.
Lelia
Carolyn Nuckols
November 3, 2011
I worked with Joyce many years ago at the Law school and business school. She would always give a helping hand if you needed help and made the evening go by fast. I know she will be missed but now we just added another angel in heaven. May God comfort you in this time of lost.
E.R. DEANE
November 3, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Barbara Jamison-Brown
November 3, 2011
To comfort you in your time of loss, when dawnis breaking, may sadness subside, and in your troubled heart may peace reside.
Barbara Ruddy
November 3, 2011
Joyce's ready smile and personal warmth will be sorely missed. May her family and loved ones be comforted at this time by the peace that passes all understanding.
Reggie McGhee
November 3, 2011
I would like to send the family my condolence. I work with Joyce for many years. Joyce was a great person to talk to. she would always make you smile.
Bessie Jackson(Maupin)
November 3, 2011
Donna and the Brittle & Brown family I am sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. May God continue to give you strength an comfort.
November 3, 2011
To the Brown Family - May your sorrow be lifted with great eagle wings, and carried to that faraway place where sorrows are changed to peace; and my that peace return to you, and live where sorrow used to be.
With Deepest Sympathy
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