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Obituary For Gloria Marcissa Brown
Ms. Gloria Marcissa Brown passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2023.
A service to honor her will be held on Friday, December 29, 2023 at 12 noon; at Perry J. Brown Funeral Home, in the Cassie Coote-Brown Memorial Chapel, 909 East Market St, Greensboro, NC 27401
Gloria Marcissa Brown departed peacefully at Beacon Place, Tuesday December 19th, 2023.
She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Willie Brown of Greensboro, NC.
Born August 25th, 1955, Gloria grew up in Greensboro N.C., on Shaw Street where she
attended Jonesboro Elementary School. She joined United Institutional Baptist Church at an
early age and served on the junior usher board. She attended James B. Dudley Senior High
School until the federal desegregation court order of 1971 was passed. She was amongst the
first class of scholars sent to other schools in Guilford County. She later graduated from Walter
T. Hines Page High School in 1973. Following high school, she attended the illustrious North
Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and majored in Early Childhood
Development. After college, she enlisted in the United States Army.
After serving her country, Gloria’s passion for children led her to a career in teaching starting at
Grace Lutheran Day School. She eventually pursued a career with Guilford County Schools
where she taught K-5 in the Exceptional Children department for 15 years. Following her
retirement from Guilford County Schools, she was a substitute teacher at Johnson’s Daycare.
Gloria was known for being a dependable person. No matter what the task was, she was
promptly ready to provide support in any capacity that she could. Her close friends and family
know about her love for fried fish, coleslaw, a cold one , and her die hard love for the Dallas
Cowboys.
Gloria leaves behind a loving family of two brothers Gordon B. Brown (Greensboro, NC), Morton
H. Brown (Greensboro, NC), a sister Willie Ruth Brown (Greensboro, NC), children Jamarr
Brown and wife Taryn Brown (Charlotte, NC), Chanel Brown (Elkridge MD), four grandchildren
Brianna, Amani, Kalum, and Asher. A special niece Jaime L. Brown (Greensboro, NC) and a
host of loving friends and extended family.
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Janice G. Lee sent Red and White Floor Basket for Gloria Marcissa Brown - December 28, 2023
We shared many good times as close friends. You will be greatly missed. Thanks for the memories. Janice (Guy) Lee
Gloria and I were classmates in the first grade at Jonesboro Elementary School and Class of '73 graduates at Walter Hines Page Senior High School. She was among a special group of friends I have known since childhood who were also classmates. I remember Gloria as kind, considerate, and one of many outstanding students in our class. My sincere condolences to the Brown family and to all who loved her. I pray her family finds peace and comfort in the happy memories that will cherished forever. Craig Cotton
MAY GOD BLESS THE BROWN FAMILY FOR THERE LOST AND INCAMP HIS ANGLES AROUND THE FAMILY WITH GOD'S UNCHANGING HANDS FOR COMFORTING IN JESUS NAME, THE NORCOTT FAMILY
Remembering Gloria from our childhood, neighborhood Lincoln jr high Page High and A&T SU. Sweet, kind great personality she was my friend. Very heart felt to hear of her passing. Heaven has a good one. Never put off touching base with some one you have not talked to in a few years and it's tugging on your heart to do so. Condolences to the Brown Family. Jackie Everett Murphy
My loving sister/cousin and BFF I will miss our thanksgiving dinners the most especially your sweet potato pie (I can't make no matter how many times you showed me) I will miss your advice the loving way you calmed me down when I was upset. I will miss our phone conversations and texting with you on a weekly basis to share good or bad news. Thank you for all of your luv advice. Thank you for all the fun we had when you came to Georgia to see mama and me. I luv you with all my heart. None to Gloria as cousin Maria. You will be a part of my heart always.
I will miss talking to my friend! I first met Glo when our oldest children were in a wedding at age 4. She was encouraging and suportive to them back then, just as she always, always was when we connected again as Dudley Band Boosters for all four of their marching years. She served as a volunteer parent when her daughter and granddaughter were in my Girl Scout troops. I can't think of a time that I would call and we would have such a good conversation about just anything. Or, the many Friday nights after our children graduated from Dudley that we would meet to cheer the Panthers on. I will truly miss her. I know that she did this illness the way she wanted by not wanting others to worry or pity her. I will cherish my last talk to her, the night before she passed. I prayed that God would grant her last walk home without pain and to know I loved her & cherished our friendship. Family, please know that your mom & grandma thought the world of all of you. She might have fussed but she always had everyone of your backs. Grieve knowing that she was just another angel placed here on Earth for a short time & memories made by her will be here forever. Cecelia Shaw(Known to Gloria as Florence)
On behalf of myself Laverne, Shug and Tony-Boy Waldrum we send our deepest sympathy to the Brown Family. We went from being playmates on Shaw St. to friends, to being family. May Gods' Grace and Love sustain you during your time of sorrow. Love You
My deepest Condolences to the brown family. Gloria helped take care of my daughter Skyler at daycare. we always loved coming in to talk and laugh with Gloria! u will be missed! Aggie Pride! Rest Peacefully friend from Jennifer and Skyler Womack
To the Family - May you find peace and feel surrounded by much love as you go through this difficult time. Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs. Deborah Woods
To the Brown Family:
I am sincerely grieved for your loss. I and my church are praying for God to provide for you His peace, comfort, and wisdom during your time of bereavement.
Manuel Hyman, your Pear Street neighbor
Sending the family my sincere condolences. Gloria was a beloved friend and Dudley Class of 1973 classmate. So glad I got a chance to see her recently and rekindle some of those Dudley memories. Gloria was a vey kind and sweet heart of a person. May your wonderful memories of her give you strength and comfort at this difficult time. Glenda Currie Brewington
Condolences to the family of Gloria one of the sweetest classmate you would ever meet I will truly miss her had a chance to visit with her the day she transitioned praying comfort and strength for the family. Classmate Debra Cherry Alston class of 1973
I send my condolences to the family. May God comfort each of you during this time. Gorden and Gloria were fun to be around growing up. She will truly be missed.
(Rusty) Romaine Simmons Foreman
To the family my deepest condolences to you all. May you all have peace. Comfort and joy during this difficult time of your sorrow
MAY GOD BLESS THIS FAMILY THE BROWN'S FOR THERE LOST AND INCAMP HIS ANGLES AROUND THIS FAMILY WITH GOD'S UNCHANGING HANDS FOR COMFRONTING IN JESUS NAME AMEN AMEN MIKE JONES AKA(GOO JONES)
My Condolences to the Family of a dear loving ,sweet classmate, she will be truly missed. My prayers for strength, comfort 🙏 Brenda Dorsett ( class of 73')
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