Gladys I. Brown

Gladys Brown was born Gladys Icilda Hall on January 6, 1920 at Palmers Cross, Clarendon, Jamaica WI to Charles Hall and Albertha Levy. She attended Palmers Cross Elementary School. After leaving school she worked as a clerk in a family member store. In 1948, Gladys met Warren Brown and in 1950 they were married. The union produced five children: Velma, Lorrine, Howard (deceased at 11 mths.), Radley, and Gordon (deceased). She was a great wife, a superb homemaker, a loving, caring, and nurturing mother. Her willingness and profound kindness led her to add another child (Gloria) to her household. Gladys was also a loyal friend, and her thoughtfulness and love were not limited to her children but were extended to many members of her community. Gladys was not contented with just being a home maker, but had a passion for business, and before long, she became an entrepreneur retailing farm fresh produce. Gladys accepted the Lord as her Personal Savior and was baptized at Church of God Of Prophecy, she was a committed servant of God and an active member of her church where she served in many capacities, she was an Evangelist, Leader of the Mission group and prayer Band leader. On many occasions she offered her home as a place for fellowship and worship. Sunday school classes, prayer meetings, and bible studies was held in her home. In 1968, in pursuit of greater opportunities, Gladys immigrated to New York, she found employment as a Nanny with Dr. & Mrs. Jenkins and after leaving that job, she gained employment with Stouffers until her retirement. Gladys continued to be an active servant of God. She was instrumental in bringing together, a group of Christian brothers and sisters, to attend prayer meetings and bible studies at her home, and those meetings led to the creation of a church at Tompkins Avenue in Brooklyn. She graduated from Bible Training Institute (BTI) with a certificate in Bible studies. In 1979, she encountered a life changing incident when her husband, Warren died suddenly and then again in 1987 when her son, Gordon died. During her retirement, Gladys helped with her grandchildren. She was fairly active until last year when she became ill, and on Thursday, February 2, 2017 she departed this life peacefully. Her dear sister, Gertrude Black preceded her in death. She is survived by her children: Velma (George), Lorrine (Neville), Radley (Ionie), Gloria (Derrick), grandchildren: Neville II (Tamanta), Shatara (Eddy), Lakisha, Natasha, Dania, David (Sarah), great grandchildren: Aaron, Christopher, and Tamryn; one Sister in Law Victoria Sweetland of Washington DC. A hosts of nephews, nieces, cousins, her dear and longtime friend Mrs. Una Linton, five adopted Granddaughters, Godchildren other relatives and friends. She will be surely missed.

Gladys I. Brown

January 6, 1920 - February 2, 2017