Willie Ruth Maxine Brown

September 26, 1934 - April 29, 2016

In Loving Memory of our Mother Willie Ruth Maxine Brown September 26,1934 – April 29,2016 Strength and Dignity are her clothing and she laughs at the time to come. She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue. She looks well to the ways of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children rise up and called her blessed; Her husband also, and he praises her. “Many women have done excellently, but you surpassed them all.” --Proverbs 31: 25-30 Let me tell you about our Mother On September 26,1934, Our gift from God was born Willie Ruth Maxine Howell in Palatka, Florida to her Parents, the Late Isaac Sanford Howell and the late Ruth Robinson. She was the only child born of this Union. A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold---Proverbs 22:1 In her early years, she moved from Florida north to Detroit, Michigan where she attended school in particular Eastern High School. It was in Detroit where she would later meet her husband, the late Homer Brown, to whom she wed on June 25, 1956. She remained a devoted wife until his death, June 6, 1979 and she never remarried. It was at that time she was charged to care for their four young children, three boys and one girl 17,13,10, and 8. Her faith in God never wavered. She raised all four with love instilling in them the importance of family values. Because of her giving heart non judgmental attitude, zany wit and infectious spirit of love she often drew many of the neighborhood children as well as relatives who came to her for advice and just good old conversation. She was affectionately called by many “Ma Brown!” We often admired how she could strike up a conversation with a total stranger. By the end of the moment, they wanted to know who she was because she made them feel…Good! She was truly a Blessing to us All….We Thank God for Her…. This little light of mine, I’m GOING TO LET IT SHINE!!!!!!! In 1997, Mrs. Brown left the city of Detroit for a warmer climate in Riverside, California to reunite with two of her Sons at the request of her youngest Son Shawn. Her other two children would join her later. It was there that she would live in comfort and continue to be surrounded by people who loved her for her kind spirit. For the last four years she was here on Earth, she lived in a retirement community where she was adored by all of her neighbors. At the functions in the clubhouse on Karaoke day she would be the only one who would take the mike and lovingly sing to all her neighbors drawing admiration and applause for her “Spunky Spirit!” You are PRECIOUS---Isaiah 43:4 You are ONE OF A KIND-----Psalm 39:14 Our Mothers health took a sudden turn much to the surprise and shock to all of us when we learned that she had Cancer and it was in its fourth stage in December 2015. We admired her strength because she didn’t give up the fight. She fought a courageous battle to her last breath. When she was called home, she was in the presence of her children. We were blessed to be able to share with her that we would all be ok and we applauded her for a job well done…..She is survived by her Sons, Homer Jr., Darryl and Shawn. Her Daughter Regenia and Daughter in law, Jackie. Thirteen Grand Children of which one Sharde preceded her in death, Brandon, Jarrel, Darryl Jr, Darius, Brian, Rian, Christopher, Darian, Ashley, Tequila, Bria and Kendall. Three Step Grand Children, Damien, D’mya and Dae. One Great Grand Child, Harmony. By marriage a host of Nieces and Nephews as well as a Half Brother James……

Paula Stevenson

God has put my beautiful Aunt Willie Ruth in a special place where she will be watching over us she has ascended way from us but closer to god. A mother is the most expensive being on earth no one and nothing can fill the void created by the loss. Make fond memories of aunti Willie Ruth bring you comfort and keep the family together during this very hard time in your life. It is truly a blessing to have her as my Aunt rest in paradise and tell my mom i'm okay. Your Loving Niece Paula Stevenson

Sympathy Fruits Abound was purchased for the family of Willie Ruth Maxine Brown.

Irma

Lit a candle in memory of Willie Ruth Maxine Brown

Shawn

Mom's favorite bird

Shawn

Chilln in Vegas bout to roll to the Grand Canyon

Shawn

Sent a gift in memory of Willie Ruth Maxine Brown

Earl & Sharon "L."

Earl & Sharon "L." (nephew & niece) of Crestview FL, just want to say we had a wonderful loving time in our visit with Auntie Willie-Ruth in May 2014 and the many phone conversations too and the pecan nuts you loved. Smile!!! We Love you Auntie and we know you are smiling as you relax in comfort in eternity. May the Joy of the Lord be your strength, Homer (Lennell) & Jackie, Darryl, Regenia and Shaw. Our Love and Blessings to you all! 5 May 2016