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Dale-Riggs Funeral Home, Inc.

572 Nebraska Ave

Toledo, Ohio

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Aug. 15, 2025

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Dale-Riggs Funeral Home, Inc.

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Bernice Brown Obituary

Bernice Brown

Bernice Brown entered this world on June 11, 1931, and peacefully departed this life on July 31, 2025. She dedicated her life to caring for others through her work at Maumee Valley Hospital and the Toledo Mental Health Center, where she served faithfully for 47 years before retiring.

She was preceded in death by her loving parents, Henry and Mary Townsend; her devoted husband, Richard O. Brown, Sr.; and her beloved son, Elder Richard O. Brown, Jr.

A Visitation will be held on Friday, August 15, from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., at Dale-Riggs Funeral Home.

The Wake will take place on Saturday, August 16, at 10:00 a.m., immediately followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 11:00 a.m., at Perfecting Church. Interment, Ottawa Hills Memorial Park.

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Published by The Blade on Aug. 10, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Bernice Brown

Aug

15

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Dale-Riggs Funeral Home, Inc.

572 Nebraska Ave, Toledo, OH

Aug

16

Wake

10:00 a.m.

Perfecting Church

OH

Aug

16

Service

11:00 a.m.

Perfecting Church

OH

Funeral services provided by:

Dale-Riggs Funeral Home, Inc.

572 Nebraska Ave, Toledo, OH 43604-8542

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Gwendolyn E. March Jones

Yesterday

May your heart find comfort knowing that your love one is at home with the
Love Gwendolyn E.March Jones and Family

Eva Marie(Garus) Purnia

Yesterday

My Sincere Condolences to the family, Your beautiful loved one looks familiar to me,my mom (went by Molly )also worked at Maumee Valley Hospital mid to late 60's.R.I.P Bernice Brown

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