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Ms. Zelda Y. Brown, 52 , of Tifton, Georgia transitioned this life on Sunday, January 27th at Tift Regional Medical Center in Tifton, Georgia. Funeral services are Saturday, February 2, 2019 at 2:30 P.M. at Beulah Hill Family Life Center. Repast will follow at Springfield Baptist Church.
Dr. Zelda Yvette Brown, the beloved middle daughter of Samuel and Erma Brown, was born December 31, 1966 in Ocilla, Georgia. Zelda
attended Northside Elementary school and graduated from Tift County High School in 1984 where she was the first African American Salutatorian to address the graduating class. She was a member of the debate team and a sports editor for the journalism program.
After graduating high school, Zelda attended Abraham Baldwin
Agricultural College (ABAC) where she was a member of the fabulous Gold dusters dance team. After two years of study at ABAC, she furthered her education at South Carolina State College, Orangeburg, SC, where she
graduated Cum Laude with a BS degree in Mathematics. She taught school in Berrien County for one year before her penchant for learning whisked her away to Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan. She earned a Masters of Arts degree in Mathematics and was a Thurgood Marshall Fellow as well as a Wall of Distinction Honoree. Her steadfast pursuit of Academia culminated with a Doctorate of Education in Learning & Instruction in Mathematics from the University of San Francisco.
Zelda’s career path was concentrated in education although she spent a brief stint in corporate America with Dakin, Inc., a toy manufacturer. Her education roles included lecturer, professor of mathematics, academic
liaison and Director of Institutional Research with the prestigious Notre Dame de Namur University. She devoted time to educational nonprofits, tutoring and motivating students to embrace math.
Zelda was a beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister and friend. She had a compassionate heart, a beautiful smile that could light up your soul and was an inspiration to many. Fun-loving, opinionated and scholarly, she was passionate about politics and sports and was the ‘go-to’ person for
everything politically related. She was well respected and adored by many. Those who knew her were always in for a great debate and was guaranteed to be schooled in the current events of the day. Zelda’s achievements were varied and numerous. She enjoyed watching MSNBC, CNN, talking politics and studying the Bible with good friend and neighbor, Martha Pettiford. In addition to having a voracious appetite for politics, she was a sports junkie and a real estate entrepreneur. A woman of deep faith, she gave her life to the Lord at an early age. Even as she battled cancer, she always had a
positive disposition, a zest for life and a spirit of hope and courage.
Zelda Brown departed this life Sunday evening January 27, 2019 at the age of fifty-two. Dr. Zelda Brown leaves to cherish her memory her
loving parents, Samuel and Erma Brown, her sisters A. Felecia (Duchess) Brown and Greta J. Brown; her brothers Zerah H. Brown (Jaquetta), Gentry L. Brown, Samuel (Bob) Brown, Rodney L. Brown(Theresa) and Erasmus W. (Babyboy) Brown (Kyra) and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.~ Southview Mortuary, Inc.
My condolences and sympathy goes out to my cousins Sammy, Ermogene, and the children. You’ll are in our thoughts and prayers The Matthews Family~ Joseph C. Matthews Norman Park, GA
We are praying and thinking of you all with the deepest sympathy.~ Anthony and Alesia Brown Lee Norman Park, GA
“Wishing you strength and peace during this time.”~ Stephanie Mckenzie TY TY, GA
My deepest sympathies and condolences to the family.~ Ronnie Coney Davenport, IA
DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY! PRAYING HTAT GOD GIVES YOU STRENGTH TO ENDURE. ZELDA WAS SUCH A NICE YOUNG LADY SHE ALWAYS GREETED ME WITH A FRIENDLY SMILE. REST IN PEACE NO MORE PAIN OR SUFFERING . YOU HAVE EARNED YOUR WINGS~ JACQUELINE MCCANT BARRETT FITZGERALD, GA
My deepest sympathies and condolences to the family.~ Ronnie Coney Davenport, IA
Much Love and Peace to you, during your time of Bereavement. You are in our Thoughts and Prayers.
** Felton and Celeste Jackson/Family~ Felton and Celeste Jackson Tifton, GA
rip in peace mrs brown stay strong brown family my prayer go to you sorry for your lose~ antwone barrett tifton, GA
My condolences. God your family.~ Ruthie Redding Tifton, GA
My prayers goes out to the Brown Family Class 1984 Willie Josh Chaney Tampa Fl
We are sorry for your loss
and praying for the family.~ Rosa McClendon and the Gennie M. Brown Family Tifton, GA
My condolences to the family of the brown.soon Jehovah will bring back ours loves ones.in his do time.john 5:29:29~ Faye
We are sorry for your loss
and praying for the family.~ Rosa McClendon and the Gennie M. Brown Family Tifton, GA
Sending Lots of Love and prayers to everyone 😘♥️~ Kim Johnson-Barnes Tifton, GA
Sorry for your loss may God bless you and your family.I will keep you in my prayers.~ Maxine Holt Tifton, GA
I would like to express my deepest condolences.to the Brown Family.and Deacon Brown.we love you and we are praying for you and your. Family doing this time of sorrow.Sister Joyce Pettiford and family.~ Joyce Pettiford Tifton, GA
Sending my deepest sympathy to the family,I pray God will give you comfort and strength in your time of bereavement~ Arlene Akins Tifton, GA
Sorry for your loss.~ Cromer Family Tifton, GA
Sending my deepest sympathy and condolences to the family.
Shelah Bennett Askew
Warner Robins, Ga
Condolences to my family. May God comfort you all during this time. Your cousin and family~ Ollie Tucker-Groomes Tallahassee, FL
My condolences to the family. May God comfort you all and I pray psalms 91 over the family and may his peace comfort you.
God Bless~ Ivey Yancy Houston, TX
So sorry to hear of Ms. Zelda's sad passing. We hope your memories of her will bring comfort to you all in the days ahead. All of the Brown family is in our thoughts and prayers.~ Anna Kate & Wanda Kimbrell Fitzgerald, GA
To Deacon Brown and the Brown Family.praying for you.doing this time of sorrow may you fine comfort in your heart.~ Christine Reynolds Tifton, GA
My condolences to the Family.~ Areatha Seymore Austell, GA
Praying that Jesus wrap his loving arms around the entire Brown family. So sorry for your loss.~ Benita Cooper-Harper Warner Robins, GA
Praying that Jesus wrap his loving arms around the entire Brown family. So sorry for your loss.~ Benita Cooper-Harper Warner Robins, GA
Praying that Jesus wrap his loving arms around the entire Brown family. So sorry for your loss.~ Benita Cooper-Harper Warner Robins, GA
My deepest sympathy and prayers to the family~ Tony Sherman Midway, GA
With deepest sympathy."May God give you a peace that surpasses all understanding"~ Willene Black Tifton, GA
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. But the bible says at John chapter 5;28-29.Do not marvel at this . For the hour is coming when all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out and live again on earth.~ Geneva Brown Adel, GA
With Love and Sympathy, May The Peace Of God Be Wirh You All~ Mazeo and Kim Waljer Tifton, GA
With Love and Sympathy, May The Peace Of God Be Wirh You All~ Mazeo and Kim Walker Tifton, GA
My heart goes out to The Brown Family. They have always been my family too. Zelda's "Light" will shine forever. She will be missed but never forgotten. I love ya'll. Sincerely Andre' K. Yancy & Family Valdosta GA~ Andre Yancy Valdosta, GA
My heart goes out to The Brown Family. They have always been my family too. Zelda's "Light" will shine forever. She will be missed but never forgotten. I love ya'll. Sincerely Andre' K. Yancy & Family Valdosta GA~ Andre Yancy Valdosta, GA
My heart goes out to The Brown Family. They have always been my family too. Zelda's "Light" will shine forever. She will be missed but never forgotten. I love ya'll. Sincerely Andre' K. Yancy & Family Valdosta GA~ Andre Yancy Valdosta, GA
I am sorry foryourlost.Zelda has gone home to be with the Lord.No more pain and suffering. Heaven is now her Home.LS~ Larry Shaw Leesburg, GA
To the brown family, My Deepest sympathy of the lost of your beloved one, Zelda has received her wings to fly home to be with God, Amen!My love for Zelda and Family,Be at peace,She surely is, Her spirit dwells on in love for you all,May you see her in God kingdom beside him,Amen!! Friend,Shirlene Riley Known to many as Sharon west, Love You All.
~ Shirlene, Known As Sharon to friends Riley, Known As West To Friends Lagrange, GA
May your compassionate spirit continue to shine on!!!~ Yul and Brenda Anderson Conyers, GA
To the brown family, My Deepest sympathy of the lost of your beloved one, Zelda has received her wings to fly home to be with God, Amen!My love for Zelda and Family,Be at peace,She surely is, Her spirit dwells on in love for you all,May you see her in God kingdom beside him,Amen!! Friend,Shirlene Riley Known to many as Sharon west, Love You All.
~ Shirlene, Known As Sharon to friends Riley, Known As West To Friends Lagrange, GA
Family: my deepest sympathies are extended.~ Van Johnson Fayetteville, NC
We send our love and condolence to the family. Sorry for your lost. Love you all and praying from the McDonald family Juan,April,Zanevio,Dimarie,Janya~ Juan McDonald Fayetteville, NC
Praying for the family~ Sheba Black Austin, TX
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.~ Kadina White Riverview, FL
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.~ Kadina White Riverview, FL
May God bless and keep you,my prayers are with the family.~ Maxine Holt Tifton, GA
Erma, I am so sorry for your loss. Always loved when the girls came by the office. FSA~ Peggy Greer Tifton
My deepest sympathy to the Brown Family. May your hearts be comforted during this difficult time.~ Regena Nixon Louis Fort Worth, TX
My prayers to her family. Zelda was a classmate and was such a wonderful, gracious lady. She will be missed.~ Paige Cooksey Valdosta, GA
With Deepest Sympathy to the Brown Family. May God give you peace and strength during this difficult time in your lives. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!~ Margaret l. Brown & Family Tifton, GA
Our Condolences to the Brown Family. We're sadden to hear of your loss. Life if the greatest gift that God has given us. And death is only a bridge towards eternal life with God. Know that heaven is rejoicing that Zelda has finally reached her true home. We love you. Class of 1982~ Class of 1982 Tifton, GA
With Deepest Sympathy to the Brown Family. May God give you strength, peace and comfort you during your time of loss. Our prayers goes out to you.~ Bishop Darryl D. Redding & Holy Temple Church of the Trinity Tifton, GA
We're so sorry to hear you are suffering the loss of your dear loved one. May you find strength and some comfort in the words found in Nahum 1:7 which reads: ”Jehovah is good, a stronghold in the day of distress. He is mindful of those seeking refuge in him.” Our loving God cares about us and is ready to bring us comfort if we allow him (1John 5:14). He also has made the provision of a resurrection RIGHT HERE ON EARTH when it is restored into a beautiful paradise (Acts 24:15; Isaiah 55:11). Can you see yourself welcoming back to life your dear loved one? Find out more about this resurrection online at JW.ORG~ R&R Lopez
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