Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Brown

BROWN, Mrs. Sarah E. - Age 93, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023, at Trinity Health, Pontiac, MI. Family hour 10:00 AM Friday, July 28, 2023, at Word of Life Christian Church, 460 W. Atherton Rd., with funeral service commencing at 11:00 AM, Pastor George Wilkinson, officiating. Family and friends will assemble at the church 10:00 AM Friday. Mrs. Brown will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd and may be viewed from 12:00 PM-6:00 PM Thursday. After which Mrs. Brown will be taken to Wallace Broadview Funeral Home, 2020 W. Roosevelt Rd. in Broadview, IL for burial in Oakridge Glen Oak Cemetery, Hillside, IL 60162. Sarah Elizabeth Brown, a devoted mother, cherished grandmother, and adorned great-grandmother, lived a life of love, compassion, and giving. She had an unwavering dedication to her family and friends. Sarah was the daughter of Bertha and Bennie Rayson and was born November 30, 1929 in Carthage, Texas. She was the first of two children born to this union. Sarah express her love of God and attended Pine Grove Baptist Church in Carthage, TX at an early age. Sarah received her early educational training in the East Texas Public School System. Her formal educational training was at Texas College where she graduated with a degree in education. She also became a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eastern Star. Claud Brown marred Sarah upon his return from the Korean War conflict on December 28, 1953. From this union three children were born, Claud Jr. (deceased), Claudine and Reginald. In her professional educational employment, Sarah taught Elementary Education in the Beckville, TX School System prior to moving to Chicago, IL and teaching within the Chicago Public School System. Her love for teaching and shaping young minds in education lasted more than 32 years until her retirement. Sarah immensely enjoyed creating colorful bulletin board displays and projects to aid the kids with their learning. As a teacher going above and beyond, she often provided clothes and other essential needs for her students. Her teaching longevity provided the opportunity to teach multiple generations of some families. Sarah’s nurturing spirit and warmth touched the lives of all who were fortunate enough to know her. Her hobbies included a love for traveling, puzzles, fishing and being a spectator at numerous sporting events for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She truly was on the move. Sarah’s role as a grandmother brought her immense joy, and she reveled in the opportunity to be a guiding light for the younger generations. Her loved and wisdom will forever be etched in the hearts of her grandchildren, who will continue to carry her legacy forward. As a great-grandmother, Sarah embraced the joy of watching her family grow and flourish through the years. She relished in the moments shared with all her great-grandchildren, finding delight in the simple pleasures of life and sharing life lessons. Sarah was a member of Walls Memorial Church in Chicago, before joining First Baptist Church of Melrose Park under the leadership of Pastor Emeritus Harry McNulty and current Pastor John Belser. With her relocation to Michigan in her latter life, she became a member of Word of Life Christian Church, Pastor George Wilkinson. Sarah made her transition from this life on July 20, 2023, in the loving arms of her family. Preceding her in death are her husband, Claud Brown; son, Claud Jr.; and a sister/cousin, Lovie Doris Baird. Her memory will live on through her 2 children, Claudine (Michael) Jackson of Clarkston, MI and Reginald (Stephanie) Brown of Homewood, IL; 4 grandchildren, Shannon (Marcus) Nichols, Tamra Jackson, Whitney Jackson, and Reginald (Anquineice) Brown; 6 great-grandchildren, Jordin, Jaxon, Jeremiah, Jaydin, Moriah and Josiah; sister, Ezzie Lena (Paul) Holt of Dallas, TX; and a host of loving nieces, nephews, other relatives, former co-workers and friends. The family would like to express special thanks to St. Joseph/Trinity staff, Elara Caring staff, Pastor George Wilkinson and Word of Life Christian Church of Flint, MI, Pastor John L. Belser and First Baptist Church of Melrose Park, IL.

Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Brown

November 30, 1929 - July 20, 2023