Born in Brooklyn, NY, grew up in Daytona Beach, FL, moved to Manatee County in 1954. She is a Christian, was a Manatee County Educator for 39 years and loved by many. She is also a Life member of Gamma Rho Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, and a Zeta Dove for 50 years of service.
She leaves behind her Husband James A. Brown. Her son, Elston Brown (Judy), daughter Darlyne Brown, grandchildren Elston Jamon, Janaye, Jalynne, Desmond, and Jasmyne Lott. Goddaughter Jasmine Times (Sheldon), Sisters: Mildred Shepard, Lucinda Webb-Allen, Daytona Beach, FL, Dorothy Byrd of Norwalk, CT. Brother, Vincent Small Jr of Daytona Beach, FL and a host of nieces and nephews.
Celebration of Life will take place at St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church, 1006 1st St, Bradenton, FL 34208. Visitation Friday, March, 9th 5-7pm Service Saturday, March 10th, 1 pm at the church, with interment in Palmetto.
She is entrusted to Westside Funeral Home, 204 7th St W, Palmetto, FL 34221. Flowers are welcome or you can send contributions to the family for an educational charity to be sent in her name.
-Published in The Herald on March 18, 2018
~ IN REMEMBRANCE ~
Many times I have gone back to re-read her entry in my senior yearbook, "Believe in yourself, Kathy." These words have gotten me through some tough times. Thank you, Mrs. Brown for your guidance and instruction. You were an encourager to me through high school. Your heart was golden, your spirit shined bright, and your sense of humor always smiled through. I'll see you again one day and we'll have a laugh over that Senior Trip where you wouldn't let me go barefoot on the train! You were a jewel to so many.....