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Gertrude Brown

1927 - 2017

Gertrude Brown obituary, 1927-2017, Washington, VA

BORN

1927

DIED

2017

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Marshall-March Funeral Homes - The District of Columbia

4217 Ninth Street, N.W.

Washington, District of Columbia

Gertrude Brown Obituary

Brown, Gertrude Davis "Gertie" Gertrude Davis Brown, age 90, was received by God on July 13, 2017 at 9:09 p.m. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Chief Petty Officer Julius Frances Brown, Sr.; two children, Cynthia Violet Dancy and Julius Francis Brown, Jr.; and one grandson, Lakieben Brown. Mrs. Brown is survived by her two daughters, Jacqueline Lavinia Jackson (Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr.) and Constance Delores Brown Ward; one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Brenda Brown; ten grandchildren; and over 25 great-grandchildren; and the many friends and neighbors with whom she shared her life. Funeral services will be held Monday, July 24, 2017, 11:00 a.m., at Rankin Memorial Chapel at Howard University. Interment Wednesday, July 26, 2017, 3:00 p.m., at Arlington National Cemetery. Services entrusted to Marshall-March Funeral Homes, 4217 Ninth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20011.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 23, 2017.

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Floyd B. Gregory

July 16, 2022

Member of the Gregory Family from 1200 Block of 30th street , Newport News Va. Jackie used to baby sit me.
757 869-3269

Golden and Charlie Hill

July 25, 2017

Dear Jackie,
Charlie and I send our condolences to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Golden and Charlie Hill (1200 Block 31 ST) Golden McDaniel Hill (A&T)

Maria Jones

July 24, 2017

To 1st Lady Jackson, grandchildren and family. I worked with you mother/grandmother at the VAMC Dept of Veteran Affairs. Mrs Brown always spoke positive and shared words of wisdom. I remember when she attended Hampton University while still employeed at the VA, which inspired me to attend and complete college while working too. May God Comfort You All and Give You P E A C E at this time and ALWAYS...

July 24, 2017

My deepest sympathy to the Brown family. May your family look to our creator as he will comfort and give your family peace in your time of need.


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David and Althea

July 24, 2017

We are so saddened to hear of your loss and offer our deepest sympathies to the Brown family. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time. Exodus 6:3

J. B.

July 24, 2017

I am very sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort be with the family and friends. Isaiah 61,2

Diana Kemp Lewis

July 24, 2017

The first time our family met Gertrude was in 1976 at my Dad's auction. From that point on, she was part of our family. She was full of life, funny and a joy to be around. She loved our auctions and yard sales and loved "bidding" wars for that special treasure.
When my father passed away in 2000, Gertrude came to our house to pay her respects. Her driver was a little skeptical, but we ran out of the house and hugged her tightly. Love has no boundaries!
We will always remember the special lady that Gertrude was and she will truly be missed by our family. Our prayers are with you - may the Lord's comfort and grace be with you all.

All our love to you,

The Kemp Family
Kemp's Antiques
Grafton, Va.

Courtney

July 23, 2017

Words cannot express the sentiment in my heart. Thank you for sharing your mother and grandmother. Her words of wisdom, advice, counsel and the laughs we shared will always continue to make me smile. A mother's love is truly eternal and lives from the other side of the veil. Her life and legacy continue to inspire. Truth and grace imprinted on so many souls. Missed is an understatement. We walk stronger because of you Gertrude. Ezekiel 19:10 -- I love you Gertie! My blessings and love to the Brown/Jackson families...and to all of the surrogate children/grandchildren that she helped "raise"! With Love, Courtney

pat watlington

July 23, 2017

prayers are with the family.

July 23, 2017

Everything your loved one was...kind, honest, caring, wise, thoughtful, loving..lives on in the hearts of friends and family who will never forget. So sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort sustain you during your grieving process.

July 23, 2017

"Gertie" was so well loved by us and by all who knew her. May wonderful memories of her life ease your sorrow, and bring you comfort.
Leah & Vernon Vass

Brandon

July 23, 2017

To the Brown family, I am sorry for your loss. I just wanted to share some comforting scriptures. Hosea 13:14. Take care.

July 23, 2017

Floyd B. Gregory from 1200 Block of 30th Street NN, Virginia. The son of Georgia Ruth Gregory who lived with Joseph and Emma Forbes. Your Mom and Dad were friends with my parents for years. I have pics of us as children playing in the back yard, Constance, Cynthia and Julius. Before my parents passed they desperately tried to locate Ms. Gertrude Brown. Hopefully now they will meet on a different plateau. My condolences for your loss and God Speed to the remaining family. [email protected]

July 23, 2017

Sorry for your loss. May Prayer comfort you. 1THESSALONIANS 5:17 "Pray Constantly"

July 23, 2017

My deepest sympathies. Please know that God is near to comfort you. Isaiah 51 : 12

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11:00 a.m.

Rankin Memorial Chapel at Howard University

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Jul

26

Interment

3:00 p.m.

Arlington National Cemetery

IL

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Marshall-March Funeral Homes - The District of Columbia

4217 Ninth Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20011

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