Mrs. Velma Lee Brown, after 91 years, " crossed over the River Jordan " on Thursday, January 22, 2015 from Muskogee. Mrs. Brown was the family Matriarch and widow of the late Lonnie C. Brown, Sr., and co-owner of B & B Wrecker Service.



Velma Lee Alexander was born in Paris, Texas on June 9, 1923, the beautiful daughter of Samuel Reece and Lena Mae [Liddell] Alexander. While yet at a young and impressionable age, she dedicated her life to the Lord and later became a faithful member of Greater Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Muskogee, under the Pastoral leadership of Vanzelen G. Brown, Sr., until her health prevented her from attending. Prior to her illness, she boldly stated "GSMBC" is my Church and Reverend Brown in my Pastor!."



In 1943, in Wetumka, Oklahoma, she met Lonnie C. Brown, Sr., and six months later, the two were joined in Holy matrimony. From this loving, 60 year union, they were blessed with 12 children, 22 grandchildren, 40+ great-grandchildren and a caravan of great-great-grandchildren.



Mrs. Brown was a devoted homemaker, who sacrificed for and loved her family passionately and was often described as a virtuous woman. Proverbs 31; A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value. She sets about her work vigorously, her arms are strong for her tasks. Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.



Several times over the past few weeks and days before she went to be with the Lord, she stated that she was "ready to go home." She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Lena; her husband, Lonnie C. Brown, Sr., a son, Lieutenant Brown, Sr., a daughter, Bobbie S. Brown Wigfall, four siblings, a daughter-in-law and two sons-in-law.



Those left to cherish her loving memory; four sons, Ardee Brown, Sr., Cedric C. [Danetta] Brown, Lonnie Jr. [Rita] Brown and Robbie Brown; six daughters, Baby Vee [Winnard Brown, Jestene Bradley, Wonda L. Brown, Annette Brown, Sequita [Raymond] Woodard and Carmel Brown; a special son-in-law, Nathan Bradley; three sisters; a brother and a caravan of other relatives and friends.

The Hour of Remembrance will be shared on Saturday, January 31, 2015 at 2:00 PM in the Greater Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church. Reverend Vanzelen G. Brown, Pastor, will Preside.

Burial will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery in Muskogee.

You may visit Mother Brown, as she slumbers in sweet repose at the funeral home on Friday from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM.