Lauren Patricia Brown

Reverend Lauren Patricia Brown, daughter of the late Reverend Rupertist and Sara Bowman, was born September 1, 1948. She departed this life on Tuesday, February 18, 2020. Reverend Brown graduated from Fashion Institute in Manhattan, New York. She accepted Christ at and early age, and was baptized at Center Star Baptist Church, Bronx, New York. Reverend Brown was trained in the way of the Lord together. She was an active member of the choir and loved to sing! And during this time, she met a young and talented musician named Norman. In December of 1975, she married Norman Brown, Sr., the love of her life. They served the Lord through music throughout their marriage. They would move to Staten Island, where they continued to serve the Lord together. Reverend Brown would eventually be called to preach and devoted her life to spreading the Gospel. She was committed to the Lord. Reverend Brown also worked for several years at a daycare. She absolutely loved it. The children gave her much joy! This was not the end for her, but a new beginning. She and her family relocated to Stone Mountain, Georgia, where she joined Lindsey Street Baptist Church. Reverend Brown loved the Lord and couldn’t praise him enough. No matter what church, her focus was on serving the Lord. Reverend Brown was on fire doing the Lord’s work. She was always willing to get involved and served faithfully, even in her time of illness. Reverend Brown was devoted to the Lord. She was known for helping people and training them in the was that they should go. Reverend Brown had a practical approach to applying the word of God to every situation. She was also known for her fancy style, clothes, hair, nails, and make-up all matching. Reverend Brown was always on point! She was an excellent seamstress, sewing all kinds of beautiful dresses, suits, curtains, chair, and couch covers too. Reverend Brown would she something in a magazine and say “Hum, I can make that myself”, and she did. She designed and made all the dresses for her sister’s wedding. Reverend Brown was extremely talented. She could cook and bake, her red velvet cake was like a slice of Heaven. As the years went on Reverend Brown’s health declined, but this still did not stop her. She continued to press on, always happy, grateful, and most of all faithful. Reverend Brown never lost her sense of humor, she could make you laugh on the drop of a dime. Every chance she had, she testified about how good God was. Reverend Brown reminded us to always be grateful and put God first. Her pride and joy were her children and grandchildren. She loved them immensely. She made a point of making sure they knew about the Lord. Some of her best days were spent with them. Reverend Brown was preceded in death by two sisters, Elise Smith and Essie Atkinson; one brother Reverend Rupert Bowman. She is now worshiping the Lord forevermore in Heaven. Those left to cherish her memories and preserve her love include her husband, Norman; daughter Kim Thomas (Raymond) of Long Island, New York; sons Durelle Brown (Brooke) of Brooklyn, New York and Tariq Brown (Dionne) of Acworth, Georgia; four step-daughters Gerladine, Gwendolin, Linda, and Norma of Chicago, Illinois; sister Viola Brown (Clemson) of Brooklyn, New York; brother-in-law Reverend Donald Smith; sister-in-law Reverend Karen Bowman; 14 grandchildren (Darren “Tyshaun”, Shara, Damon, Jo’Von, Tiffany, Brittany, Symmone, Elijah, Raihanah, Christian, Ahmed, Laila, Samirah, and Zaida); 10 great-grandchildren (Devondre, Calice, Mekhi, Harmine, Jalen, Deshawn Jr., Kamora, Lauren, Diamond, Tahla, and Demari; and a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends who will miss her dearly. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.SouthenCremations.com.