1919
2017
Rita Lockard Brown
July 6, 1919 – July 21, 2017
Rita Lockard Brown, 98, of Wilson, peacefully passed away at home on Friday, July 21, 2017. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Sunday, July 23, 2017, at Thomas-Yelverton Funeral Home, 2704 Nash St. N, Wilson, NC. Entombment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends 1:00 – 1:45 p.m. Sunday, prior to the service, at Thomas-Yelverton Funeral Home.
Rita was a beloved wife and mother. She was a long-time member of First Baptist Church, Wilson, where she was a Sunday School teacher and sang in the choir. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
Surviving are her daughter, Cynthia B. Nunes of Wilson, and her son, Roderick Marshall Brown and wife, Susan, of Wilson.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Josiah Marshall Brown.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thomas-Yelverton Funeral Home, Wilson, NC. Online condolences may be sent to www.thomasyelverton.com.
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4 Entries
September 5, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
July 22, 2017
Sharon Mazurek
Cynthia and Roderick I share your great loss and commend you both for the loving care you gave to RIta. She became our adopted Mom, after Steve and I both lost our own mother's. Her happiness and laughter was contagious making her the best part of any gathering. My heart is deeply sad for losing her but I know her beautiful voice is singing in the Heavenly choir.
July 22, 2017
Pam Mickey
We hold dear sweet memories of your family. Prayers of comfort are sent to each of you.
Love,
Pam and Joe
July 22, 2017
Marilyn Hanson
Cynthia, your courage and tireless care of your mom is inspiring. My heart aches for you as you mourn her loss.
Marilyn Hanson
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