Thalia Rae Dean Brown Obituary in Dalton at Willis Funeral Home

Obituary For Thalia Rae Dean Brown

PASTOR THALIA RAE DEAN BROWN – Age 55, of Cartersville, Georgia passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2022. She was born July 20, 1966 in Rome, Georgia. She was an Associate Minister, choir member, and praise and worship team member at Greater Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church, and formerly pastored at New Beginnings CME Church in Cartersville, GA and Mt. Zion CME Church in Rome, GA. She was a graduate of West Rome High School. She was last employed for Shaw Industries where she worked for over 30 years as a tufting operator. She enjoyed bird watching, bracelet making, painting, collecting wind chimes, and praying. She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Dean, brother, Gerald Lofton, Tony Dean, and Sam Dean, niece, Richenda Richardson, and mother-in-law, Frances Baker.

She is survived by her devoted husband of 15 years, Edward G. “Heavy” Brown, Sr.; daughters, Franchesca Brown, Arsha Brown, and China Stocks; sons, Cedric Sams, Jeremiah Whatley, Christopher Stocks, Mylon Brown, Wesley Brown, Edward Brown, Jr., and Quintavious Brown; grandchildren, Avery Sams, Ameere Sams, and Kaden Sams; mother, Jessie Orr Dean; sisters, Tammy (Rickey) Garrett, Pastor Shaundria Dean both of Rome, GA, Teresa Foster of Canton, GA, Michelle Dean, and Kiesha Williams both of Rockmart, GA; brothers, Minister Frederick (Patricia) Dean of Dallas, GA and Rusty Williams of Rockmart, GA; aunts, Helen Jackson, Carol Orr both of Rome, Linda Williams Mosley of Powder Springs, GA; uncles, Theodore Orr, Andrew Orr, Douglas (Belinda) Orr, Grady (Karen) Dublin all of Rome, GA, and Bobby (Linda) Orr of Florida; father-in-law, James Baker, Jr.; a brother-in-law, Clifford D.(Tiana) Brown; sister-in-law, Kemba Wright; a host of nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, other relatives, and friends.

Homegoing Service will be Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at 2:00 P.M. at Greater Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church, 1 Mt. Olive St, Cartersville, GA 30120, with Pastor Randy Livsey, Eulogist and other ministers officiating. She will lie in state from 12:30 P. M. until the funeral hour at the church. Interment; Morning View Cemetery, Rome, GA. Arrangements by Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, GA.

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Sending our condolences. We went to the same church greater Mt. olive missionary church in cartersville, Ga. She was t truly a women of God. Scotty & Oradell Banks.

To our Brown Family, we are weeping with you in the loss of such a women of God, loving wife and mother. We know that she is now singing with the angels before the throne of her loving God and her savior Jesus Christ. We stand in prayer that GOD with comfort your heart with loving memories in the days and months to follow. We love you all!! Libby and Vanessa

I met Thalia at Lindale Manufacturing many years ago. She was sweet and caring and such a hard worker who always had a smile on her face. Praying for her family. Rest In Peace sweet Thalia.

A special prayer to the Dean and Brown families, the loss of your love one ways heavy on your heart. May you have peace and comfort at this time of sorrow. Barbara Jones Cedartown, GA

Praying for the family,May Thalia Rest in Jesus Precious arms.
Nancy Adams/Hines

You will be missed Mrs Dean Brown classmate from West Rome High School Veronica Daniel B.K.A Ronnie Daniel R.I.P. Gods Got You Now

R.I.P Thalia... I'm truly saddened by your passing and I know you're going to be missed by so many people because of your sweet soul..you was beautiful inside and out. I'll always remember you & your beautiful smile. Sincerely, Jennifer Whatley ❤️

To the Dean and Brown family Just Stay Encouraged ok We all love you guys...The Madden.

I am so saddened by the loss of beautiful Woman of God Thalia, but I rejoice in Knowing that She is certainly Whole again, and walking around Heaven. To my Cousin Heavy and my Sweet Lil Angel Cousin Francesca, I am Praying for you and I will be checking in on you!! Rest in Power Thalia!!
I Love You All
Sincerely, Ida Jean Brown

Thalia will truly be missed. Going to miss her sweet spirit. I am truly thankful that I got to know her as a friend. When we see each other, there was always a hug along with a smile and kind words. RIP my friend. ❤️

She was such a Awesome Lady and will be Missed.
Thelma L. Gay & Family

We are praying for strength for you and your family during this time! Hold to God's unchanging hand and He will never leave or forsake either of you! Weeping may endure for a night but joy will come in the morning! Though the clouds may hang over there will be a brighter day! Rest In Peace, Thalia! With Love from the Gainor Family