8.5x11 Cora Brown Obituary

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On June 15, 1944, a special child was born in a small rural town of Doddsville, Mississippi to the late Ms. Bessie L. Brown and Mr. Alex Gosia. They named their daughter, Cora Lee Brown fondly known as “Jackie”. Raised in Doddsville until 1955, the family relocated to Greenwood, Mississippi where Jackie continued her formal education.

At the age of five Jackie began her elementary education at Delta Industrial Institute in. Doddsville, MS. After successfully completing grades first through eighth, Jackie continued her high school education at Broad Street High School now known as Greenwood HighSchool. While attending Broad Street, Jackie was a member of the High School Women’s basketball and track team. Upon graduating, Jackie enrolled in Panama City Junior College, Panama City, Florida.

While in his second year of College, Eddie J. Brown Jr. met Jackie in her hometown of Greenwood, MS where they became sweethearts. In March 1964, Eddie relocated to Chicago,Illinois and so did Jackie where they continued their courtship. On December 5, 1964, Eddie and Jackie were united in holy matrimony by Elder Orville A. Timmons, of Timmons HolyTemple Church of God in Christ (COGIC). After starting their life together, Eddie and Jackie were blessed with five wonderful children of their own, a nephew raised as their own, a daughter of the heart, and Godchildren whom they loved dearly.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Eddie J. Brown Jr., daughter of the heart, Ida Cleaves, and five brothers Roosevelt Harvey, Joseph Anderson, Sammie Anderson, JamesAnderson and Larry Brown.

Jackie was a member of Timmons Holy Temple COGIC until moving her membership to Robinson Temple COGIC which later converted to New Mt. Olive COGIC under the leadership of the late Elder Lorris Robinson. While a member of New Mt Olive, Jackie served as the Minister of Music where she was an outstanding Choir Director. Under her leadership,Jackie taught others to sing and direct. Also, while a member of New Mt Olive, Jackie held the position of Assistant Minister of Music for Greater Love District, 5th Jurisdiction of Illinois Churches of God in Christ. As the Director of Greater Love, Jackie became known for bringing down the house during 5th Jurisdiction yearly convocation. During the night Greater Love District choir was schedule to sing the State Temple would be packed and under Jackie’s direction the choir would lead the house into a night of foot stomping praise. In later years, Eddie and Jackie moved their membership to New Covenant COGIC, under the leadership of Elder Melvin Shaw until Eddie’s death. In March 2001, Jackie became a member of Alpha Baptist Church U.C.C. under the leadership of the late Reverend Gertrude R. Foster, family friend and the late Reverend Dr. E.C. Thompkins where she served as Minister of Music and received her Reverend license to spread the word of God. During her later years,Jackie reconnected with her roots and became a member of St. Luke COGIC under the leadership of Bishop James C. Austin, Sr. where she served until her death.

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Tributes Mom,

You gave me wings and made me fly You touched my hand, could touch the sky I lost my faith, you gave it back to me You said no star was out of reach You stood by me and I stood tall I had your love, I had it all I'm grateful for each day you gave me Maybe I don't know that much But I know this much is true I was blessed because I was loved by you You were my strength when I was weak You were my voice when I couldn't speak You were my eyes when I couldn't see You saw the best there was in me Lifted me up when I couldn't reach You gave me faith 'cause you believed I'm everything I am

Because you loved me

Love you more, Karen

My grandmother Cora Brown was a loving, compassionate woman who cared for her children, husband, family, friends and community Her love knew no bounds and the door was always open to those in need whether it was for food, shelter, or something as simple as a conversation about anything The memories of Thanksgiving, Christmas and other events that brought family and friends together will always be cherished The wisdom, and guidance that she gave throughout her life will always keep us protected Cora Brown will always be with us in our hearts, minds and with our spirit guiding each of us through life, because she wanted nothing but the best for us

Thank you for everything Grandma Love, Nicholas

Tributes

Mom,

You gave me wings and made me fly You touched my hand, could touch the sky I lost my faith, you gave it back to me You said no star was out of reach You stood by me and I stood tall I had your love, I had it all I'm grateful for each day you gave me Maybe I don't know that much But I know this much is true I was blessed because I was loved by you You were my strength when I was weak You were my voice when I couldn't speak You were my eyes when I couldn't see You saw the best there was in me Lifted me up when I couldn't reach

You gave me faith 'cause you believed I'm everything I am Because you loved me

Love you more, Karen