Celebrating the Life sunrise of Sarah Jane Cain Brown July 10, 1935 sunset May 14, 2018 Service of Memory Saturday, May 26, 2018 Family Hour: 10:30 a.m. Service: 11:00 a.m.
Life Reflections First Lady Sarah Jane Cain Brown was born on July 10, 1935 in Gloster, Mississippi to the late Robert and Aline Cain. She was the second of seven children. She attended Amite County Schools and Cuyahoga Community College. As a child, she attended Star Hill Methodist Church. Sarah was united in marriage to Roosevelt Brown on July 28, 1953. To this union six children were born, one deceased; Rev. Dr. Randy Brown (Constance) Cleveland, OH; Rev. Eric Brown (Linda) Montgomery, AL; Darrell Brown (Chris), Washington, D.C.; two daughters, Shirley Louisor (John), King George, VA; and Terry Williams, Cleveland, OH. Sister Sarah Brown joined Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church, where she served until Rev. Roosevelt Brown was called into the ministry to become the Pastor of Corinthian Baptist Church. Sister Brown served as First Lady at Corinthian Baptist Church for forty-eight years, until Rev. Brown s retirement. As First Lady, Sarah served as a Deaconess, Sunday school teacher, coordinator, advisor and facilitator for many of the Women s Day celebrations and activities. Sister Brown served as President of the Minister s Wives division of the Progressive Baptist District Association, and was a mentor to several young minister s wives. Sarah was employed by Woodhill Chemical for several years, and was also employed by the state of Ohio as a day-care provider. She enjoyed providing a safe, loving and nurturing environment for the children of working parents. Sarah was an excellent cook, known for her fabulous sweet potato pies and pound cakes. She enjoyed traveling and visiting her family abroad, making trips to England, Scotland, France, Israel, and throughout the United States. Sister Sarah Brown leaves to cherish her memory her five children and 14 Grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and two great,great grandchildren. She will also be missed by two sisters, Evelyn (JC), and Clisty. Also cherishing her memory is a host of nieces and nephews, family and friends. Humbly Submitted, The Family
Order of Memory Service First Lady Sarah... J. Brown Rev. Dr. John Twymon Officiating Pastor, Blessed Hope Baptist Church President, NOABM... Prelude FAMILY PROCESSIONAL & VIEWING Family Hour... Home Going Celebration MOVEMENT OF DAVID SCRIPTURE OLD TESTAMENT...Rev. James Walker Inner-City Missionary Baptist Church NEW TESTAMENT....Rev. Lavoris Smith Inner-City Baptist Church INVOCATION...Rev. Dr. Leon Thompson SELECTION.....Mrs. Brenda Johnson REMARKS Sis. Yvonne Somerville Trustee Inner-City Missionary Baptist Church, Sis. Magnolia Lewis Inner-City Missionary Baptist Church, Rev. Fredrick S. Knuckles, Sr., Pastor, New Fellowship Church & Moderator, Progressive Baptist District Association ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, CONDOLENCES & READING OF RESOLUTIONS Sis. Debra Lewis-Curlee READING OF OBITUARY....Sis. Josie Powers SELECTION...Rev. Dontez Smith Pastor Harvest M.B. Church
Order of Memory Service continued TRIBUTES First Lady Sis. Ellen Burk Progressive Baptist District Association, As a mentor First Lady Rev. Sandra Williams Pine Grove Baptist Church, As a mentor First Lady Cora Ann Brown served at Pilgrim Baptist Church, Star Light Baptist Church First Lady Zephrine Burks served at Olive Grove Baptist Church SELECTION..... Inner-City Church EULOGY.......Rev. Dr. Randy Brown, Pastor RECESSIONAL...Rev. Ronald C. Burk, Pastor Palestine Baptist Church, Detroit MI INTERNMENT & FINAL RITES.. Cleveland Memorial Gardens
Letters to Sarah Tribute For My Mother When I read this poem, I could not help but think of my Mom. My Mother loved flowers as far back as I can remember. One constant, other than cooking, was flowers. Mama was going to plant flowers in her yard wherever she was living, and I believe she s on her knees in heaven planting flowers. If Roses Grow in Heaven By Dolores M. Garcia If roses grow in heaven, Lord please pick a bunch for me, Place them in my Mother s arms and tell her they re from me. Tell her I love her and miss her, and when she turns to smile, place a kiss upon her cheek and hold her for a while. Because remembering her is easy, I do it every day, but there s an ache within my heart that will never go away. We love and miss you so much Ma Eric, Linda & Family Mom, You raised me to love God, and know that I could trust Him with all my heart. You are a living example of what it means to be a Christian woman in every aspect of your life, and that with Christ, I could do all things. You encouraged me to soar, and let me know that nothing was impossible. You taught me that family must stick together and love one another, just because we are family, and that is what matters. Your love for Christ and our family will live on in my life forever. Love you Mom, see you later! Love, Shirley
Pallbearers 1. Robert Thompson 2. Dea. John Brown 3. Dea. Charlie Brown 4. James Roberts 5. Dea. Leon Vincent 6. Anthony Lake Internment Cleveland Memorial Gardens Cemetery 4324 Green Rd. Highland Hills Ohio Acknowledgements The Brown Family expresses their sincere gratitude to each of you for the expressions of sympathy, prayers, love, and encouragement extended to us during this time of bereavement. May God continue to bless each and every one of you. A Church that Loves God and the People of God. The Inner-City Missionary Baptist Church 1643 East 55th Street Cleveland, Ohio 44103 Phone: 216.391.3688 Email: InnerCity1643@Gmail.com Rev. Dr. Randy Brown, Pastor Arrangements Entrusted To: 5386 Lee Road Maple Heights, OH 44137 Tel: 1-216-475-4455