Rachel Patricia Brown

Rachel Patricia Brown was born on January 30, 1952, to her parents Charles Brown and Essie Mae Mosely Brown, in Brooklyn, New York. Rachel, also called “Trisha” by her close family and friends, was born in the Canarsie section of Brooklyn, New York. She was raised in Brooklyn and received her primary school education from the New York City school system. She attended City College in Manhattan and was a retiree from New York City Human Resources Administration where she served for 30 years as a Litigation Supervisor. Rachel was previously married to Reginald Anthony Morrissey (CL) and Cornell Parham. From these unions Rachel had two daughters – Misheema Morrissey and Shvasia Parham. Rachel was a highly intelligent, analytical, and critical thinking woman. She was well versed and knowledgeable in areas ranging from business and governmental practices to legal standards across many areas and was always abreast on current events of the day - particularly politics, both domestic and international. Rachel was a “go-to” person for her friends and family. She was definitely a dependable resource to many. She gave great advice and always with a twist of humor. Rachel was a stylish “fashionista”. She enjoyed dressing in designer fashion and was not afraid to be different in her style of dress and was willing to wear attire that set her apart from the rest. Smart, funny, reliable, loving, and giving. This was Rachel Brown. Rachel was a baptized Jehovah’s Witness. She lived and died acknowledging Jehovah God as the one true God. She enjoyed reading and analyzing bible verses and applying bible prophecy to the events of the day. Our beloved Rachel is survived by her daughters Misheema Morrissey of Wendell, NC and Shvasia Parham of Brooklyn, NY, her granddaughter Kristian Tamara Morrissey, her grandson Derrick V. Sutton, Jr., her great-grandson Nasier K. Sutton, two “sons-in-love” - Derrick Sutton, Sr., and Rodney Joseph. She also leaves to mourn her siblings - sisters Essie Pearl Harpe and Elosie Barclay, brother Charles Brown, and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and of course friends.

Rachel Patricia Brown

January 30, 1952 - March 19, 2024