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Renee Brown Obituary
On Thursday, May 4, 2006. Beloved wife of James L. Brown, Jr.; devoted mother of TaNisha and James L. Brown, III; daughter of the late Mary D. and Ernest A. Cephas, Jr. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, Brianna and Jackson A. Brown, Antonio, DeAndre and Antonise Tyer, Diane and Hakeem White; sister of Valerie Benton, Alfreda Jackson, Sylvia and Cynthia Cephas, Lillian Stephens, Lottie Washington and Wayne Cephas; in-laws, Irene V. and James L. Brown, Sr., other relatives and friends. The late Mrs. Brown may be viewed at the STEWART FUNERAL HOME, 4001 Benning Rd. N.E. on Thursday, May 11, from 6 to 9 p.m. She will lie in state at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 2020 St. Joseph Dr., Largo, MD on Friday, May 12, from 10 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Father Raymond Moore, Celebrant. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
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Memories and Condolences
for Renee Brown
Rhonda Valentine-Rufty
May 9, 2019
Renee, I miss you very much. Still think of you often and just smile. You had an impact in my life more than you will ever know.
Viola McNeal
May 6, 2019
I can not believe that my friend has been gone this long. I was just thinking of her a few days ago and that laugh of hers. I made a meem of her on my WII so that I can see her often. I miss talking with her but know that she is with some of my family members and having laugh up in heave.
Love you Renee, you will always have a place in my heart and mind
Viola McNeal
May 15, 2006
All I see is a smile that brightens up my day and a friend that loved giving and a heart so big that I am thankful she added me to it.
I am missing my friend so much.
The smile she has and that funny laugh is still in the air.
Renee, I love you
Vee
Reginald and Karrolyn Zackery
May 13, 2006
To the family of Renee,
The Lamb will be their shepherd and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes--May God guard and keep you in this time of sorrow. We recall Renee being a classmate, an Eastern Rambler and truly a beautiful spirit. We pray with heart-filled love that memories and God's love with see you through. With Deep Sympathy,
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Syleishia Pearson
May 12, 2006
To Auntie Renee:
Tina, Rock, Joe-Joe, and I will miss you. You have always been there for us when we needed you. You had a heart of gold and spirit like no other. May God bless you.
I Love You!!!
Edna Dudley
May 11, 2006
To the family of Renee Cephas Brown, may you find peace in the knowledge that your loved one lives on - and will love you forever. "And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am" John 14:3
brother my blood
May 11, 2006
To Renee
God put you in my life to make me a better person and you did. i could always talk to you about my problems and you'd always give me the correct answers, even if those answers weren't what i wanted to hear. Now that you're gone to GOD i have no one to talk to about my problems. But what i will do is ask myself "what would Renee say".
You're not just a beautiful person, you are a true child of GOD. i will miss you soooooo much. i love you and always will.
Dorothy Boyd
May 11, 2006
My deepest sympathy to the lost of someone GOD gave me the opportunity to meet. she was a dear and precious person. Thank GOD for the time he gave me to know her. I will miss her dearly. GOD bless her family.
Dorothy M Boyd
Minister A. Carpenter
May 11, 2006
Dear Jim and Family,
I am so glad that I had the opportunity to meet and spend time with both you and Renee when Levis would invite you two over to my mom's for family and friends gatherings. In just that short amount of time, I could tell that Renee was a very special person.
I pray God's continual strength upon you and your family!
Peace and blessings unto you and yours',
Feen Franklin
May 11, 2006
Cephas, As I called her have been a friend since she started to work at the IRS. To the family: Weeping may endure for a night but joy comes in the morning. My heart is still weeping because she have always been a loving and caring person. She will truly be missed.
Douglas Kelley
May 11, 2006
Renee, you will be missed very much.
Bill Lipsett
May 11, 2006
In Deepest Sympathy
Lisa Brown
May 11, 2006
In life you meet many angels that can make you smile and truly feel friendship. Renee was one of my angels. My prayers go out to the family for strength and togetherness. You will always be in my heart.
Minor Twyman
May 11, 2006
To the family of Renee Brown:
My deepest sympathy. She will always be remembered.
Kim Bailey
May 11, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Theresa Herbert
May 11, 2006
I've known Renee for 17 years through working at IRS. She was very deligent and thorough. I remember I was a scared "clerk typist" and she was the "dreaded" Deputy Director's secretary, but she was always, always, pleasant and made my job a whole lot easier and less stressful. I thank you Renee, you're in a better place, and HE will welcome you with open arms. I will indeed miss your beautiful smile.
Sandra Richardson
May 11, 2006
To the family of Renee,
Renee was the sweetest and caring person to me when I worked at IRS. During a trying time there, she encouraged me and helped me get through it. She was truely a wonderful friend and I will always remember her beautiful smiles.
Glenda S Green
May 11, 2006
To Renee's family: May God bless you and keep you at this difficult time and always. Renee was truly a very special person who will be remembered to all for that beautiful smile and wonderful personality. Let your memories sustain you for she is now in a place where the streets are paved w/ gold and every day is a joyous one.
Linda Lattimore
May 10, 2006
To the family of Renee Brown:
I was deeply saddened to hear of Renee's passing. My heartfelt condolence goes out to all of you. We worked together at the Dept. of Treasury, IRS. I will always remember her beautiful smile and her williness to help others. My prayer is that God
will give you peace, strength, and comfort.
Rest in peace my friend.
Jeanne Midgett
May 10, 2006
Renee, you were a kind and loving person. I feel blessed to have known you and worked with you at the office. My sincere condolences to your family.
Linda Lattimore
May 10, 2006
To The Family of Renee Brown
I was deeply saddened to to hear of Renee's passing. My heartfelt condolence goes out to all of you. We worked together at the Dept of Treasury (IRS). I will always remember her beautiful smile and her wiliness to help others. My prayer is that God will give you peace, strength, and comfort.
Rest in peace my friend.
Nate Purvis
May 10, 2006
Dear Renee, with your quick and easy smile, you always made me feel like smiling and to maintain a "can do" approach to daily life.
Vickie Byrd
May 10, 2006
God saw her load too heavy,
The hills too hard to climb,
He gently closed her weary eyes,
and whispered "Peace be Thine".
Sleep on Renee,
Sleep on and take your rest,
Although you knew they loved you,
Our Father loves you best!
Gayle Hart
May 10, 2006
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. May God continue to keep you. May you also find peace in his loving arms.
G. Hart
Tammy Green-Tipps
May 10, 2006
To the Family of Renee Brown:
I want to express my sincere sympathy during the loss of your love one. I have known Renee for many years through working for IRS. To know her was to love her. We will all miss her unique personality and beautiful smile. Continue to keep your hands in God's hand and he will see you through. Be strong and be blessed.
Shirley Briscoe
May 10, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
(co-worker) Elgin Speight
May 10, 2006
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Colleen Mavrikes
May 10, 2006
Deepest, Deepest Sympathy
Debi Cunn
May 10, 2006
Renee was one of the nicest folks I have ever met. She will be missed so much. My condolences.
Dennis Szymanski
May 10, 2006
Renee was the calm in the eye of storm in the years that we worked together at the IRS. She was a good and loyal friend and coworker. Renee could always be counted on to encourage the group to play the lottery. She said it increased our chances of winning but somehow the really Big Money never found us. She had a good Heart and gentle Spirit. I'll miss her.
Vickie Byrd
May 10, 2006
My heart and prayers goes out to the Brown/Cephas family.
Speak her name and she lives.
Love
Irma Hinton
May 10, 2006
To the family of Renee, you have my deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolensces in this time of bereavement. Renee was a very special lady in my life and I will always have beautiful, crazy and funny memories of Renee and the time we spent just talking about kids, husbands, family and life. Renee was always encouraging, always made me laugh and would do anything in the world for anyone who needed her help. I'm gonna miss you my friend, but I know your in a much better place now. May you rest in peace. YOUR FRIEND.
IRMA HINTON
Eunice G. Johnson
May 10, 2006
This message of comfort brings warm thoughts and a wish for better tomorrows. Renee was an ANGEL to us, I shall never forget her precious smile and peaceful attitude.
You have my Deepest Sympathy.
Co-Worker IRS Program Oversight,
Loretta Curry
May 10, 2006
Jimmy and family,
My sincere condolences to you all as you grieve the loss of Renee'. I, too, will miss Renee' and that beautiful smile and words that made me laugh. She was a wonderful person and I'll always remember her. It was my plesure to know her and to work with her. May the peace and love of God be with you as you celebrate her life and reflect on the wonderful memories of your life together.
Laura Evans
May 10, 2006
My sympathy and prayers go to the family and friends of Renee Brown.
Dionne Yates
May 10, 2006
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Michael Grinage
May 10, 2006
Wonderfully beautiful people, like the best flowers, are taken from us for that bouquet in Heaven. God Bless and Keep the family and may He comfort them in their sorrow.
Deborah Brooks
May 10, 2006
I send my deepest condolence to Renee's family. She was a sweet and loving person and I know you will miss her greatly. Take heart in knowing that the Lord is good and all things work for the good for those who love Him. Love the Lord your God, Trust Him, and keep His Word and with Renee by His side He will bless you abundantly.
Mildred Mitchell
May 10, 2006
With deep regrets in the lost of your love one who will surely be missed at the IRS.
Viola McNeal
May 10, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Rhonda Valentine
May 10, 2006
Renee was one of the most beautiful people I will ever know. I loved her and will miss her, she will be in my heart forever.
Andrea Ward-Ross
May 10, 2006
To my Angel,
Renee I will miss you.. You have been a light in my life.. You were always full of Joy. To know you was to Love you.. I thank the Lord for letting our paths cross. No more suffering, No more pain. You're in God's care now and all you have is gain.. Rest in Peace my Sister.
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