Dana Beatrice Brown "Bee", 43, of Richmond, departed this life July 30, 2022. She was preceded in death by her mother, Florence Louise Dabney Brown and grandmother, Roseella P. Bradley. Dana graduated from Henrico High School in 1997. While attending high school, she was accepted into the Center for the Arts Dance Program, as well as becoming a Captain on the cheerleading team. Her light shined even more when she became homecoming queen during her senior year. Dana was a member of the Ezibu Muntu African Dance Junior Company. During this time she also bonded with three close friends forming the all girl group "Unique." She attended VCU where she studied dance and choreography. During her fourth year at VCU she received her Pharmacy Technician Certification. Dana loved to read about philosophy, healing and spirituality. Into adulthood, she was a natural born star. She loved laughing, dancing and partying. Most of all , she was dependable and loyal. She was a friend to all, someone you could put your trust in. Dana's will power and authentic cadence will be dearly missed. To know her was to love her. Surviving are her three children, Asha, Devano and Lyric; father, Michael Brown, Sr.; two siblings, Belinda D. Brown and Michael Brown, Jr.; four nieces, three nephews, other relatives and many friends. A ceremony will be held at Byrd Park on August 13, 2022. Interment private.