Thelma Brown, 81, of Orange, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2014, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont.
Funeral services will be 1pm, Wednesday, January 8, 2014, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend David Milner, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in West Orange. Burial will follow at Jett Cemetery in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5pm to 8pm, Tuesday at the funeral home.
Born in Orange, Texas, on July 24, 1932, Thelma was the daughter of Ike Elmore and Minnie (McCarver) Elmore. She worked as a housekeeper at the Holiday Inn for 17 years, enjoyed spending time at home with her what-nots and on her porch with her plants. Thelma was the glue of her family, always putting others before herself.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, C.W. “Bub” Elmore; and daughter-in-law, Darlene Brown.
Thelma is survived by her sons, Revel Brown, Jr. of Sulpher, Louisiana, Robert Brown, Sr. and wife, Billie of Vidor, James Brown, Sr. of Orange; grandchildren, Robert Brown, Jr., Darla Davis, Revel Brown III, Jennifer O’Keefe, Monica Saurez, James Brown, Jr.; 9 great-grandchildren; and sister, Velma Odom.
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Carolyn Brown
January 7, 2014
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Carolyn Brown
January 7, 2014
Carolyn Brown purchased the Dearest One Casket Insert for the family of Thelma Brown.
Dj
January 7, 2014
Dear family and friends: You do not know me, but I wanted to send my condolences for your loss. From reading Thelma's obituary and comments from those that loved her, she will be missed. At times like this, it is well for us to reflect on God's word the Bible for comfort. At Acts 24:15, God assures us that there is going to be a resurrection of the righteous and unrighteous. That promise includes Thelma. God also promises that the time will soon come when there will be no more sickness, crime or death on this earth. (Revelation 21:4) These passages gives us a bright hope for our future because we know that "God cannot lie." (Titus 1:2) For more information on this subject, click or copy the following link into your browser; www.jw.org, select "Publications" and click on the yellow "Bible Teach" book. Scroll to the chapter "Real Hope for Our Loved Ones Who Have Died" and read it along with your Bible. As you do so, you will learn that the time is very near to be able to see Thelma again.
Anonymous
January 6, 2014
Strength & Solace Spray was purchased for the family of Thelma Brown.
Susan Brown
January 6, 2014
So, sorry to hear of Aunt Thelma's passing. Wish I could've had more time to spend her. The last time we visited, she was in such good spirits. She will be missed. John, Susan Brown & fmly
Mindi
January 6, 2014
James, I am so sorry for your loss. I can only imagine what a tough time you are having. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love you friend, Mindi