Ollie Brown Obituary
She was born on May 3, 1943, in Jackson, Mississippi, the daughter of the late Albert Turner and Lula (Mosley) Murray. On December 5, 1958, Pearl was united in marriage to David Brown.
Surviving are 6 children, Ricky Brown Jr, Suzette (Wardel) Smith, David J. Brown, Jeannette (Andy) Fitchett, Vance (Crystal) Brown, and Ricky D. Brown; 17 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; siblings, ID Thompson, and Arquilla Turner; special cousin, Patricia (Harold Beckhum) Murray; best friend, Annie Lewis; and a host of nieces, nephews and extended family.
Preceding her in death were her husband of 39 years, David Brown; step-son, Lee White; and brother, Ardel Turner.
A service in celebration of Pearl's life will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, January 23, at Second Baptist Church, 203, S. Paul St, Dowagiac, where friends may visit with her family from 10:00 AM until the time of services. Interment will follow at Mission Hills Memory Gardens, Niles.
Arrangements were entrusted to Clark Chapel – Starks Family Funeral Homes, Dowagiac.
To share a memory or offer condolences, please visit Pearl's personalized webpage at www.clarkch.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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DEBORAH WAGNER
February 1, 2026
I worked with OLLIE many years ago at the Medical Care Facility in Cassopolis. I remember Ollie as having a good heart and gave her patients loving care..There was never a dull moment when Ollie was around, she always had a way to make work a pleasure.
My love, to her wonderful family. DEBORAH WAGNER
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