Deborah Brown's Obituary
Deborah Brown, 63, transitioned on October 31, 2022, at her daughters' home in Texas, surrounded by her loved ones. Deborah was born May 23, 1959, in Philadelphia, PA to Gertrude Moore and Bass Givens. Deborah was an amazing woman of God, a great mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She had many gifts and talents. Deborah was a presence in her community and church her whole life, making many sacrifices for others by putting her life on hold and serving those she loved. She was a seamstress, culinary chef (family certified), singer, handyman, and many other skills she obtained through all her years of life.
She was married to the late Byron James Scott in the early years of her life; together they raised 4 daughters and 2 sons. In 1997 Deborah moved her whole family to Charleston, WV to start a new life, there she later married Mark Anthony Brown on January 31, 2000. In Deborah’s spare time she enjoyed taking time out to spend with her grandchildren laughing and playing.
Her family paid this tribute to her, Deborah was one of the kindest people you could ever meet, she opened her heart and home to many over the years and she will be sorely missed.
She was preceded by her son Alonzo Scott, mother, father, nine brothers and a sister.
Deborah leaves to cherish her husband Mark Brown, five of her children: Tomika Wright, Byron Moore, Deborah Elmore, Stephanie Reese, Yolanda Hiller, her god-daughter Lydia Christian, one brother, one sister, and a host of grand and great grandchildren.
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