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Clarice Brown Obituary

Brown, Clarice E. Age 82. Beloved wife of the late Bud L. Brown of 64 years, peacefully passed away on November 1, 2011. A retired federal employee of the Internal Revenue Service, First African-American President of the Chicago Girl Scouts, Past National President of Iota Phi Lambda Sorority Inc., Past President of Chicago Archdiocese Council of Catholic Women, 4th Degree-Ladies Auxiliary of St. Peter Clavers and Past Parliamentarian of Top Ladies of Distinction-Chicago Chapter. Beloved and devoted wife, mom, grandmother, great grandmother leaves to cherish her memories: son Gregory Alan (Carol), her daughters, Babette Diane, Jocelyn Bernice, Special son-in-law, Jerry Jackson and Special daughter-in-law, Charmor Roller-Brown: 7 grandchildren, Cherie Hawkins (Robert), Nicole Redd (David), Jovante Cunningham, Montell Brown (Jeanie), Lauren Jackson, Shawntina Means and Vaughn Jackson (Dartonya); 11 great grandchildren, Charsaun Brown, Chandon Hawkins, Charmar Hawkins, Kelyn Cunningham, Kennedy Jackson, Payton Brown, Talon Harston, Amber Mensik, John Mensik, Chamira Redd, Jhonne S. Clarice Smith. Fond aunt to a host of nieces, nephews and friends. A.A.Rayner, Tuesday, Visitation 2-9 pm, Wednesday, 10:00 Ceremonial Celebration St.Columbanus Church. Interment to follow St. Mary Cemetery.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 6, 2011.

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Alan V. Poulson

February 1, 2012

Babette & Jocelyn and the Brown family, I am saddened to hear of the passing of your mother, Mrs. Brown. I recall the days when we were youngsters at the Iota conventions. Your mother was always glamorous and dignified with a fun twinkle. I pray that the Spirit of the Lord will give you comfort and the peace that passeth all understanding. Sincerely, my heart goes out to you and I sense your feelings. I lost my mother in January,2011. The sorors of Iota Phi Lambda provided support and comfort to me, as I know they will also provide comfort to you. Take care my friends. ~Alan~ (Fannie Poulson's son)[email protected]

Kendra Norman-Bellamy

November 22, 2011

My continuous prayers go to the family of Soror Clarice Brown. May God's grace, mercy, and strength rest upon you all in the days and months ahead.

November 14, 2011

To the family of Soror Brown, I was so saddened to hear of the loss of Soror Clarice.
May God be with you during this very difficult time.

Burnice Taylor, Detroit, Michigan

Judy Ferguson Shaw

November 13, 2011

To the Family of Soror Brown, from the Family of Soror Judy Ferguson Shaw, our deepest symapthy is extended to you. We understand and know the pain of losing a loved one especially a mother. We pray that your loving memories of her will sustain you; as well as knowing that she was loved by so many across our nation. Therefore, her spirit and teaching will continue to live and touch others.

Love you,
Judy Ferguson Shaw

Shirley McClain

November 12, 2011

Soror Brown, may you rest in peace. God, I'm sure, is smiling because you have joined his flock of Angels. May your family be blessed and comforted knowing you were a true person of God.

Mary Watkins

November 12, 2011

God is Alpha and Omega. You, Clarice have ascended into The Omega Chapter of heaven, to be united with our sisters of IOTA. My love and prayers are with your family. Mary Watkins,Alpha Beta President.

November 11, 2011

To the family of Soror Clarice E.Brown,I express my heartfelt sympathy.Soror Brown
was loved by all who knew her. Her pleasant vitality,warmth,charm and leadership were a continuous inspiration.
She will be missed.
Lula Hall, Alpha Zeta Chapter- St Louis, MO

Charlotte Berry

November 11, 2011

To the family of Soror Clarice Brown, the members of the Southwestern Region of Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, extend our heartfelt sympathy and prayers in your time of great loss. She will truly be missed.

Charlotte D. Berry, Southwestern Region of Iota Phi Lambda

lillian Parker

November 11, 2011

Soror Brown will be remembered for her contributions to keeping Iota legacy in order and for sharing her memories of time spent with our Founder. Alpha Kappa chapter will remember her for her guidance to our chapter during her tenure as National President. We shall remember.
Lillian F. Parker

Flossie Henderson

November 10, 2011

"Love is the fairest flower that blooms in God's garden." May God bless your family always with the blooms of her life and love.

Deborah, Steve, Kolynde', & Chevon Bowen

November 8, 2011

We are sorry to hear Clarice passed away, may God be with you during your time of sadness. Our love and prayers go out to her family.

Jeffery Matthews

November 7, 2011

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Brown family. St. Columbanus loses another pillar of the church.

Dorothy White

November 7, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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