Marilyn Deleece Brown

~ Acknowledgements ~

L Tribute “Broken Chain” oving

We little knew that day, God was going to call your name.

In life we loved you dearly, In death, we do the same.

It broke our hearts to lose you.

You did not go alone.

For part of us went with you, The day God called you home.

You left us beautiful memories, Your love is still our guide.

And although we cannot see you, You are always at our side.

Our family chain is broken, And nothing seems the same, But as God calls us one by one, The chain will link again.

The family of Marilyn D. Brown wishes to acknowledge with sincere appreciation the overwhelming love and support through phone calls, messages, visits, written condolences, prayers and other expressions of kindness and concern shown at this time of bereavement. We ask for your continued prayers for our family and may the abiding love and beautiful memories that you hold in your heart bring you great comfort, and joy in the days to come. Special thanks are extended to Apostle Alton R. Williams, Senior Pastor and WOOMC church family. May God continue to richly bless each of you. We love you. ~The Family

~Honoray Pallbearers~

Maricceo Peete Mario Walker Gregory Walker, Sr. Detrick Ford

Terrence Cox Tyrone Brown Michael McGowan Antoine Jordan

~Active Pallbearers~ WOOMC Men

~Committal Rites & Interment~ New Park Cemetery 4536 Horn Lake Road Memphis, Tennessee 38109

Your Loving Husband Sweetie Brown

~Repast~

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Life’s Reflections

Mrs. Marilyn D. Brown

was born October 03, 1954, in Memphis, TN to Thomas Maxwell and Mary E. Maxwell (who proceeded her in death) She accepted Christ at an early age at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church. Marilyn graduated from Southside High School in 1972. She was employed with the United States Postal Service as a mail clerk.

Marilyn was known to showcase and entertain with her beautiful voice through the joy of singing.

She was a faithful Usher of World Overcomers Outreach Ministries Church, under the leadership of Apostle Alton R. Williams; until her death.

Marilyn met the love of her life Jerry L. Brown in Memphis, TN, they were united in holy matrimony on February 9, 1989, and remained together until her final breath. She leaves to celebrate her life, her loving husband of 32 years Jerry L. Brown, one son Ivory Artis III, One daughter Melissa J. Brown, One sister Sherrill Walker (Gregory), four brothers Alvin Maxwell (Linda), Cortez Robinson, Darryl Anderson (Desiree), Derrick Maxwell (Monica). Two sister-in-laws Bobbie Brown, Juanita McGowan (Michael), three brother-in-laws Melvin Brown (Teresa), Ester Brown, Timmy Brown (Angela). She also leaves a host of other relatives, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Marilyn was also proceeded in death by her brother James Bennett, and her sister Sandra Williamson.

Farewell Dear Mother

Somewhere in my heart beneath all my grief and pain, Is a smile I still wear at the sound of your dear name.

The precious word is ‘MOTHER’, she was my world you see, But now my heart is breaking cause she’s no longer here with me.

God chose her for His angel to watch me from above, To guide me and advise me and know that I’m still loved.

The day she had to leave me when her life on earth was through, God had better plans for her, for this, I surely knew.

When I think of her kind heart and all those loving years, My memories surround me and I can’t hold back the tears.

She truly was my best friend, someone I could confide in, She always had a tender touch and a warm and gentle grin.

I want to thank you Mother for teaching me so well, And though the time has come that I must bid you this farewell.

I’ll remember all you’ve taught me and make you proud you’ll see.

Thank you my Dear Mother for all the love you showed me.

Although you’ve left this earth and now you’ve taken flight, I know that you are here with me each morning, noon and night.

Your children Ivory & Melissa

Order of Celebration Friday, November 12, 2021 • 12:00 Noon

World Overcomers Outreach Ministries 6655 Winchester Road • Memphis, Tennessee 38115 Apostle Alton R. Williams, Senior Pastor

Prelude Processional...........................................................................Family & Clergy Scripture Reading: Old & New Testament...........................................Pastor Keith Lofton Prayer of Comfort..............................................................Pastor Keith Lofton Musical Selection...............................................................................WOOMC Words of Comfort....................................................................Derrick Maxwell Acknowledgements/Resolution................................Minister Robin Thompson Usher Ministry

Musical Selection...............................................................................WOOMC Eulogy.......................................................................Apostle Alton R. Williams World Overcomers Outreach Ministries

Recessional I sit here and ponder how very much I’d like to talk with you today, there are so many things that we didn’t get to say.

I know how much you care for me, and how much I care for you, and each time I think of you, I know you’ll miss me too.

An angel came and took you by the hand, and said your place was ready in heaven, far above… and you had to leave behind, all those you dearly loved.

You had so much to live for, you had so much to do…

It still seems impossible that God was has you.

And though your life on earth is past, in Heaven it starts anew.

You’ll live for all eternity, just as God has promised you.

And though you’ve walked through Heaven’s gate, we’re never far apart, for every time I think of you you’re right here, deep within my heart.

Your sister Gwen