Arcola Francis Brown - Online Memorial Website

Obituary

" Life is filled with mysteries that we don't understand.  Life also brings us heartache, but that's all in the Master's hand." - Rev. James Clevland

Mrs. Arcola Brown was born July 3, 1915 to the late Corine  Francis -Body and Douglas Francis in Way, Mississippi.  She was later adopted by her mother's second husband, Sampson Body.

She was united in Holy Matrimony to the late Mr. Andrew Brown, Sr on November 25, 1937.  To this union, two children were born.  One son, Andrew Brown, Jr. proceeded her in death.

She both loved and honored the Lord God.  She accepted Christ in 1927 and joined Mt. Olive Baptist Church, in Way, Miss.  Later, upon relocating to Tallulah, LA, she joined the fellowship of New Zion MB Church in Sondheimer, LA.  There she served as a faithful member and usher for more than 40 years.  Upon returning to Mississippi, she joined New Bethel MB Church, and served as a faithful member until her transition to be with the Lord.

She leaves to cherish her memories one daughter, Alberta (John) Parks; 16 Grandchildren: Dannie (Tommicene) Tucker, Larry Francis,Linda (Bill) Crider, Margret Tucker, Deborah, Barbara, and Ronnie Parks, Charisse Brown-Younger (Cedric), Debra, Andreana Brown, Marla (Patrick) Owens, Sheila (Terence) Gilbert, 26 great-grandchildren,7 great-great-grandchildren, and a host of friends.

Often riches and treasures are determined by large bank accounts, parcels of land,prestigious positions and the likes.  However, true riches lie in the legacy and memories that transend past death. 

The legacy left by Arcola Brown reaches far above a dollar amount.  She left a lifetime of wonderful memories,and imparted wisdom that will be shared for generations to come. 

Everywhere she sojourned, she touched lives and hearts.  She had many lifestories to tell of days gone by.  Each story imparted both wisdom and understanding into those encountered.

Over the course of her life, she resided in Way, Mississippi, Canton, Mississippi,  St. Louis, Missouri, and Tallulah, Louisiana. 

During the final few years of her life, she returned to live in the house she built nearly 60 years earlier.  A house that was home to seven of her grandchildren and many great-grand children.

She transitioned into her heavenly mansion on Sunday, January 7, 2007, while peacefully sleeping.  

Matthew 25: 13 states "Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh. "