JoAnn Brown

Obituary For JoAnn Brown

LAKELAND - JoAnn Logan Brown passed away unexpectedly on October 25, 2018 at Lakeland Regional Health. She is survived by her longtime companion Watson Thompson of 26 years, her children Vickie Robinson and Jimmie Brown, grandchildren Jasmine Davis and Jimmy 'JJ' Brown, and her sister Lillie Walden. She was preceded in death by her parents Cleo Walden and Ulysses Logan, her son Lester Brown, her sisters Hattie Logan and Betty Harris, and extended family member Beth Harlan. JoAnn was born in Thomasville, Ga. on October 17, 1948 and moved to Lakeland, Florida during the early 1970s. JoAnn developed a career as a domestic caregiver for David Houston and his late wife Beth Harlan, where she helped to raise their sons David and Clay Houston. In her spare time, she enjoyed cooking and entertaining family and friends. JoAnn was loved by many during her time here on earth. She shared her love throughout the community and enjoyed life to the fullest. JoAnn always enjoyed family, especially her morning talks with her sister Lillie. JoAnn's Celebration of Life will be held on November 3, 2018 at Greater New Jerusalem Baptist Church at 3pm. The Public Visitation will be November 2, 2018 from 5pm-7pm at Greater New Jerusalem Baptist Church, 1125 N. New York. A Repast will be held following the services at Macedonia Primitive Baptist Church Dining Hall. Condolences can be sent to the family at Coney Funeral Home, 1404 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., Lakeland, Florida 33805.

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