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Willie Brown

Passed 06/16/2023

Obituary For Willie Brown

OPELOUSAS - Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 1, 2023 at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Opelousas, LA for Mrs. Willie Beatrice Brown, 89, who entered eternal rest on Friday, June 16, 2023 at Opelousas General Health System. Interment will be in Garden of Memory Cemetery in Opelousas, LA.

Rev. Gerald Toussaint, Pastor of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, will be officiating the funeral service.

Mrs. Brown was a member of Morning Star Baptist Church where she served as President of the Mission Department and as a Sunday School Teacher.

Mrs. Brown’s memories are being cherished by: four sons, Michael Roberts of Opelousas, LA, Floyd R. (Mary) Brown, Sr. and Patrick (Betty) Brown, both of Patterson, LA and Robert (Serena) Brown, Sr. of Houston, TX; one daughter, Bertha Robertson (Ronnie) of Lafayette, LA; eleven grandchildren; and a host of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by: her husband, Jimmy Brown, Jr.; her parents, Robert and Alberta Lewis Roberts; and two sisters, Leola Roberts and Hazel Joseph.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 1, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church.

The family wishes to express their sincere thanks to the Staff of Prompt Succor Nursing Home and the Staff of Opelousas General Health System.

Words of condolences may be expressed at fordandjosephfh.com

Ford and Joseph Funeral Home, 907 N. Market St., Opelousas, LA, (337) 942-6750, is in charge of arrangements.


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Living Spirit Dishgarden was sent for Willie Brown - June 30, 2023

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May peace and comfort be with you and your family at this difficult time. SHeriff Bobby J Guidroz

Another Soldier Got Her Wing's Went Home 2 Glory I Remember Growing Up Goin To Ur House.U Were A Beautiful Person Inside @ Out.We Use 2 Say We Were Twin's Cause Our Birthday Was On The Same Day. U Will Be Missed 4 Sure. Take Ur Deserving Rest. Rest EZ In God's Luvin Arm's.♥️ U Ms Brown

Such a wonderful and beautiful lady! We have been blessed to have you in our lives! We will miss you. Rest In Peace. Michael and Shelia Brown

Sending prayers for guidance and strength

Love you always! Serena

I couldn't have had a better mother in law. She was awesome and I am grateful for the few years I had with her. She did an awesome job raising her kids. She made sure they knew of God and had a relationship with him. Job well done Mama Brown! I'm going to miss the talks and how we use to cut-up! Watch over us and we will see you when we get there!

Please accept my heart felt condolences.

We love you and will truly miss you . God has got another angel a true warrior for the Lord. Love Travis, Nicole, Hikeem, and Kylee

My Condolences

Ohhh Auntie I know u r in a Better Place but we gonna miss u so much, who I'm ask questions about my mom I never knew. To my Family we all know Auntie was a very strong woman and always shared her Love with A Big Smile and A Big Hug💕💕 Get Your Rest Auntie. Love Warren and Albertine Brown Glaude

To the Brown Family, Sending my love and prayers to you all. Your Mom was the sweetest and I will certainly miss her. Take your rest Sister Willie Bea.

I sure will miss you nanny . I love you.

I surely will miss you nanny. I love you so much

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Ford & Joseph Funeral Home | Opelousas, LA

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