Mrs. Azalee Brown

Azalee B. Brown, born on Juneteenth, June 19, 1941, in Lowndes County, Alabama, was the cherished daughter of the late Joe Samuel Brown and Julie Mae Williams Brown. She was a devoted member of Mt. Moriah #1 Baptist Church in Haynesville, Alabama, and a proud graduate of Lowndes County Training School (Central). After completing her education, she moved to Brooklyn, NY, where her journey in life blossomed. In Brooklyn, Azalee met and married the love of her life, Kelly C. Brown (preceded in death). Together, they nurtured a beautiful, blended family. She leaves behind a legacy of love in her children: Michael (deceased), Crystal, and Reginald, as well as Jocelyn, Beverly A, Kelly, Curtis (deceased), Herbert (Darnell), and Thurman (Alfreda). Her family extends to three brothers, Joe S. Brown and the late William M. Brown and Eddie J. Brown, and two sisters Ora Bell Pledger (deceased), Ernestine Crum, as well as a beloved sister-in-law, Germaine Brown (William). Her Goddaughter Denise Chaplin also holds her in fond memory. Azalee had a particularly special bond with her granddaughter Candace (Tevin), whom she lovingly raised in the home. She was also a doting grandmother to Sakeena, Curtis J.,Khalil, Kelly Ashley, Ava, Guy, and Joe C, and alongside a multitude of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and extended family and friends who will forever cherish her memory. A devoted homemaker, Azalee poured her heart into raising her family. As her children grew, she began working at the iconic Abraham and Strauss Department Store. A woman of ambition, she and her husband also owned an apartment building, marking their steps into entrepreneurship. Upon relocating to Georgia, Azalee found a second family in her colleagues at Gwinnett Medical Center, where she worked for many years, always bringing joy and compassion to those around her. Azalee had a deep connection with nature, spending hours tending to her garden and nurturing her beloved plants and flowers. She had a sharp mind and enjoyed engaging in thoughtful discussions about politics, often lighting up with the youthful energy she found in the company of young people. To many, she was affectionately known as "Mama Brown," a testament to her nurturing spirit and the warmth she radiated. The staff of Southern Cremations & Funerals at Eastlawn Memorial Park are honored to serve the family of Mrs. Azalee Brown. We ask that you continue to keep them in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. The Service of Remembrance will be live streamed beginning at 1:00 pm. In the event that technical difficulties should occur, the recorded version of the service will be uploaded to the obituary of Mrs. Azalee Brown at the close of day. To view the live stream of the service, you may do so by clicking on the link below. https://streamyard.com/watch/sTastmkBJQ8E