Mrs. Bernice Brown

BERNICE BROWN was born to the union of Aris and Laura Dawson on January 13, 1929 in Detroit, MI. She was the oldest girl of six children. Bernice accepted Christ at an early age and attended Oliver Baptist Church, she later along with her beloved husband joined True Love Missionary Baptist Church under the spiritual leadership of Pastor Herbert B. Robinson, Sr. Bernice and Joseph served faithfully in the ministries of the church. Bernice was educated in Detroit Public Schools and graduated from Miller Senior High School, where she met many lifelong friends. Bernice met the love of her life Joseph S. Brown on a blind date. Joseph won the hearts of Bernice and the entire Dawson family. Bernice and Joseph united in marriage on July 3, 1948 and spent 58 blissful years together before Joe’s passing in 2006; to this union 3 children were born Joseph, Jr., Mallory and James. Their love and family was also shared with daughter, Charlotte. Bernice was a god-loving, passionate woman who loved her family. Bernice and Joe’s home was always open to all who were in need of shelter. Bernice took great pride in caring for her parents, brothers, sister, aunts, uncles, children and friends. Bernice was an excellent cook. Her culinary skills were jaw-dropping - Macaroni and Cheese, Triple Chocolate super cake and biscuits that were just as hearty as her laugh. Bernice began her career at the United States Postal Service in 1965 and remained until her retirement December 1, 1990. She met many friends at the post office and knew every zip code in the City of Detroit. Bernice and Joe had several pastimes. Her favorite was cooking, planning annual family picnics, vacations to their homes in Northern, Michigan and visiting aunts and family in the family hometowns of Mt. Pleasant and Murfreesboro, TN. Bernice was the anchor of the family and everyone was always excited to share Christmas at their home which was filled with beautifully wrapped gifts. Bernice and her sister Vivian, would shop, shop, shop until they dropped and then wrap gift packages for all the family members. Bernice was a faithful J.L. Hudson’s customer. Bernice departed this life on July 18, 2014 in her home that she shared with her devoted granddaughter and great-grand daughters in Henderson, NV.

Mrs. Bernice Brown

January 13, 1929 - July 18, 2014