Naomi Brown

January 16, 2015

Naomi Brown 86, passed away January 16, 2015 at Otterbein Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Monclova, OH. A native of Coffeeville, MS, she was a 2003 graduate of University of Toledo in Theater Arts. She was a playwright and poet showcasing her work in New York, Cleveland and Toledo. Over the years, she received many honors including one from Mayor Jack Ford of Toledo and various statewide and local organizations. Her plays appeared on Broadway, and around Ohio including University of Toledo. She is a member of 1999 Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame and the Writers Guild. Naomi was a faithful member of New Birth Christian Fellowship. She retired from Area Office on Aging after over 20 years of service as a senior employment counselor. She was preceded in death by her husband John E. Brown Sr , daughter Nadine Sturdivant, and grandson DeAngelo Fonseca. She leaves to cherish her memory three sons John (Johnnie) E. Brown Jr of Columbia, SC, James Brown and Bernard (Lisa) Brown, seven daughters June (Gregory) Hunt, Jacqueline Brown, Mary (Donald) Brown, Martha (Gregg) Swan of Columbus, OH, Sue Ann (Carleton Lightner) Brown, Teala Brown-Fonseca of Columbus, OH, Tumay Brown, stepson John L.(Beverly) Wysinger of Peoria, IL, sister Leona Hicks, brother Jesse Person, special grandchild, she raised Daniel Harvey and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Visitation will be Monday 6 – 8 p.m. Dale-Riggs Funeral Home Chapel. The family hour 󌳌 will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday followed by funeral services at 11:00 a.m. New Birth Christian Fellowship 628 Lagrange, Pastor Ronald Person officiant, interment Forest Cemetery. www.dalefh.com