OPELOUSAS – Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Community Chapel Church of God In Christ, 1606 W. College Ave., Opelousas, LA for Ms. Mary Theresa Brown, 58, who entered eternal rest on Friday, March 10, 2023 at her residence in Opelousas, LA. Interment will be in Garden of Memory Cemetery in Opelousas, LA.
Rev. Frank L. Ford, Pastor of Community Chapel C.O.G.I.C., will be officiating the funeral service.
Ms. Brown leaves to cherish her memories: her companion, Rodrick Thomas of Opelousas, LA; two sons, Francis Montique Brown and Jeremy Garod Brown, both of Opelousas, LA; three brothers, Edward John (Loretta) Etienne, John Junius (Patricia) Etienne and Wilfred Etienne (Mary), all of Opelousas, LA; two sisters, Mary Louise Aaron and Helen Thomas (James), all of Opelousas, LA; six grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Ms. Brown is preceded in death by: her parents, John and Lillie Mae Etienne; foster parents, Sylvester and Theresa Martin; her son, Ryan D. Brown; her brother, Joseph H. “Papoose” Etienne; and her nephew, Jazman Jermaine Aaron.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 25, 2023 from 7:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. at Community Chapel Church of God In Christ.
The family wishes to express their sincere thanks to: Hospice of Acadiana (Lafayette, LA), Opelousas General Health System and Acadian Ambulance.
** Please be advised we will adhere to the safety measures and precautions provided by the state of Louisiana due to COVID-19. Masks are required for those who will be in attendance. **
Words of condolences may be expressed at fordandjosephfh.com
Ford and Joseph Funeral Home, 907 N. Market Street, Opelousas, LA 70570, (337) 942-6750, is in charge of arrangements.
May peace and comfort be with you and your family at this difficult time. SHeriff Bobby J Guidroz
Our deepest sympathies and condolences to Theresa Brown family!! you were a happy person and always had a kind word to make a person smile 😊 Our prayers rest in peace ✌🏿 Catherine Colomb and Family 💐
Sending our deepest condolences to the Brown family. We are so sorry to hear of Mary's passing. Heaven has gained another Angel! We will keep the entire family in our prayers. The Grimes Family in Maryland
Our deepest sympathies and condolences to the family of Theresa Brown the kindness sweet person, that loved family and life You will be missed!!
My deepest condolences to the family. Theresa was always smiling and would make you laugh regardless of if you were in a bad mood or not. A true bright light in this world and definitely an Angel that will always be in our hearts.
My sincerest condolences and prayers to my student, Jeremy Brown, and his family during this most difficult time in the loss of their Beautiful Beloved, Mother, Sister, Companion, relative, and friend, Mrs. Mary Brown. Mrs. Lillian
My deepest sympathies to the family for their loss. Theresa was a neighbor and friend when they lived next door to us in Ko-Ko-Mo subdivision when we was younger, an angel gained her wings but she will definitely be missed.
My deepest condolences to the family. Rest in Heaven sweet soul, you will be greatly missed.
My deepest sympathy to the family
To My Beautiful Cousin. I will miss you. You always made me smile. Love Your Cousin Carolyn Quebedeaux.
To My Beautiful Cousin. I will miss you. Thanks for always making me smile.
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