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Gertrude Jones Brown
Gertrude Jones Brown
September 24, 1915 ~ January 1, 2006
Resided in:
Leicester, NC
Gertrude Jones Brown,
90, of Leicester, died January 1,
2006 at her home after a period of
declining health.
A native of Opelika,
Alabama, she spent most of her
life in Candler. She was the
daughter of the late Percy and
Edwina Loosen Jones. She was
also preceded in death by her
husband, Boyce Raymond Brown
Sr. who died in 1973 and her
brother, Russell Jones.
Gertrude attended St.
Genevieve’s and Women’s
College now UNC Greensboro.
She was a teacher at
Barnardsville, Sand Hill and
Leicester schools. She served in
the WACS during WWII and
worked at the Buncombe County
Department of Social Services
from 1963 until her retirement in
1980.
She was a member of
Montmorenci United Methodist
Church and the Gudger Cabe
Sunday School Class and the
Mary Martha United Methodist
Women’s Circle.
Surviving are her three
children, Harriett Brown of
Hartwell, GA; Boyce Raymond
Brown Jr. and wife, Angela Mae,
of Candler and Edwina Mintz and
husband, Boyd, of Leicester;
three grandchildren, Charlie
Boyce Raymond Brown and
Angie Brown of Candler and
Violet Mintz Clark and husband,
Keith, of Grapevine; one
great-grandchild, Isaiah Brown.
Gertrude was a caring,
loving mother and strong woman
who will be greatly missed by her
family and friends.
The family wishes to thank
Sue Hudgins and Susan
Passmore who lovingly cared for
Gertrude in her home. The family
also wishes to express their
gratitude to the staff of Cancer
Care Center and the staff of
Advanced Home Care.
A funeral service will be 3:00
p.m. Thursday at Montmorenci
United Methodist Church with the
Rev. Dan Lyons and Rev. Dr. Neil
Haynes officiating. Burial will
follow at the church cemetery.
The family will receive
friends 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Wednesday at Groce Funeral
Home on Patton Avenue and at
other times wil be at the home of
her daughter, Edwina Mintz.
In lieu of flowers, memorials
may be made to Handicap
Accessibility Fund at
Montmorenci United Methodist
Church, P.O. Box 610 Candler,
NC 28715.
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September 24, 1915 ~ January 1, 2006
Resided in:
Leicester, NC
Gertrude Jones Brown, 90, of Leicester, died January 1, 2006 at her home after a period of declining health.
A native of Opelika, Alabama, she spent most of her life in Candler. She was the daughter of the late Percy and Edwina Loosen Jones. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Boyce Raymond Brown Sr. who died in 1973 and her brother, Russell Jones.
Gertrude attended St. Genevieve’s and Women’s College now UNC Greensboro. She was a teacher at Barnardsville, Sand Hill and Leicester schools. She served in the WACS during WWII and worked at the Buncombe County Department of Social Services from 1963 until her retirement in 1980.
She was a member of Montmorenci United Methodist Church and the Gudger Cabe Sunday School Class and the Mary Martha United Methodist Women’s Circle.
Surviving are her three children, Harriett Brown of Hartwell, GA; Boyce Raymond Brown Jr. and wife, Angela Mae, of Candler and Edwina Mintz and husband, Boyd, of Leicester; three grandchildren, Charlie Boyce Raymond Brown and Angie Brown of Candler and Violet Mintz Clark and husband, Keith, of Grapevine; one great-grandchild, Isaiah Brown.
Gertrude was a caring, loving mother and strong woman who will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
The family wishes to thank Sue Hudgins and Susan Passmore who lovingly cared for Gertrude in her home. The family also wishes to express their gratitude to the staff of Cancer Care Center and the staff of Advanced Home Care.
A funeral service will be 3:00 p.m. Thursday at Montmorenci United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dan Lyons and Rev. Dr. Neil Haynes officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends 7:00-8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue and at other times wil be at the home of her daughter, Edwina Mintz.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Handicap Accessibility Fund at Montmorenci United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 610 Candler, NC 28715.
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Just a note ………… my mother Lucille Crisp Auman and Gertrude were dearest of friends from childhood. Gertrude and mother always kept in touch till my mothers death in 1991. Gertrude was very dear to me also. A very elegant lady. Very independent! She will be missed by many. Gertrude I love you!
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My prayers are with the family of Gertrude. I will always remember her. Sorry I will not be able to be a visitation due to church. May God guide you all through this dificult time. Just remember the good times with Gertrude and I know there are many. She was blessing to know and be around.
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Boyce, Harriet and Edwina,
I was sorry to hear about your mothers death. She and mama were neighbors for a long time and she was good to mama. Jim is coming to the funeral but I just wanted to let you know that we are thinking of you. -
Boyce,
I just heard of your Mothers passing. I am so sorry. Even though
I did not know your Mother, I know she was a very special lady, because every time you mentioned her your face lit up and you always had a smile on your face. I’m sure she will be greatly missed. My prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family. -
To the Family of Gertude Brown,
I was saddened to read of Mrs. Brown’s death. I have many pleasant memories of Mrs. Brown as she and my Mother, Martha Weir, worked together in the ‘Welfare Department’ in Buncombe County for many years. Please accept my sincere sympathy.Carol Weir Peterson
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To the Family of Gertude Brown,
I was saddened to read of Mrs. Brown’s death. I have many pleasant memories of Mrs. Brown as she and my Mother, Martha Weir, worked together in the ‘Welfare Department’ in Buncombe County for many years. Please accept my sincere sympathy.Carol Weir Peterson
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Thinking of you in your time of loss. The Ed & Blanche Stockton family lived across the street from your family for many years and have fond memories of your family. You were excellent neighbors. May God bless you.
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TO THE FAMILY OF GERTRUDE.
THE WEATHERMANS WANTED TO TELL YOU HOW SORRY WE ARE FOR YOUR LOSS AND THAT YOU ALL ARE IN OUR PRAYERS. SHE WAS SUCH A GOOD WOMAN. EDWINA, I(JUDY) REMEMBER WHEN SHE WOULD BAKE US BROWNIES WHEN I CAME TO YOUR HOUSE AND I HAD MY FIRST PIZZA THERE, ALSO. WE WILL ALL HAVE ALOT OF GOOD MEMORIES, BUT JUST KNOW SHE’S WITH GOD NOW, AND HE AND ALL OF HIS ANGELS WILL BE WATCHING OVER YOU AND WILL GIVE YOU MORE STRENGTH THAN YOU EVER IMAGINED. SHE IS NOT GONE, BUT JUST HAS A NEW PAINLESS BODY AND WILL STILL BE CLOSE BY WATCHING OVER YOU.
WE LOVE YOU ALL AND ARE PRAYING FOR YOU. LOVE, JUDY,ANITA,REVA,CB,LISA,BRUCE AND ALL THE WEATHERMAN FAMILY. LET US KNOW IF WE CAN DO ANYTHING AT ALL. -
Harriett,Boyce & Edwina
We just heard of Gertrude’s passing.Wanted to tell you we are sorry for your loss. She was a dear friend. We have alot of good memories. We Love you all.
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Family of Gertrude,
We are sorry you have to experience loss and heartbreak. Love can hurt so bad.Gertrude is our friend from way back. She gave me my first high heel shoes in a bag of ‘hand me down’ clothes she gave my family when my Dad worked on their dairy farm. We clapped and cheered when she and her mother would bring goodies to us. Gertrude taught me to make toasted cheese sandwiches and add a slice of pineapple back in 1950 when I was still a ‘bride’ learning to make meals for Doyle and me. She used my recipe to make coconut cream pie and I was so proud it was good. When Boyce was a baby she would say ‘Mae is his first love’ and I liked that.
We have lots of good memories of Gertrude and Ray but nothing to compare with yours. God loves you and may you know His tender blessings.
Our thoughts and love,
Mae and Doyle
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Boyce,
I just found out about your Mother.
I am so sorry. I just wanted you to know I was thinking of you and your family. May god be with all of you through this sad time. Take care, Bonnie.