Ms. Mildred Brown

Ms. Mildred Brown of Tampa, FL, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024. The Homecoming Celebration will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2024, 2:00 p.m. at Ray Williams Memorial Chapel, 301 North Howard Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606 with Rev. Jacqueline Coffie-Leeks, officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 East Hanna Avenue, Tampa, FL 33610.

Mildred Brown was a lifelong resident of Tampa, FL. She was educated in Hillsborough County schools and graduated from C. Leon King High School, Class of 1969. Mildred received Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior early in life and was a member of Revealing Truth Ministries. Demonstrating a heart of love and compassion, she touched numerous lives by sheltering and caring for countless family members and friends — she called it a “life of blessings and joy.” Mildred also enjoyed caring for her pet child, Lacy, as well as sewing, painting, and diverse arts and crafts.

She was employed for many years as a Driver in the trucking transportation industry, driving locally and throughout the United States. Additionally, she worked in the Management Sector of the trucking transportation industry, from where she retired.

A loved one wrote about Mildred saying, “My auntie/mother was one of the many women in my life to guide me to being the man that I am today. She taught me about life, and she always had my back. My heart hurts because she won’t be here physically anymore, but I know she will always be with me, forever living in my mind, heart, and soul.” Another loved one wrote, “Auntie, Milly Millz, was there for me for graduation, prom dress, darkest hours, and helping me learn life again. She always kept it real. She gave me the recipe and I know she's watching over me every step of the way.” And yet, another one noted, “She was the SHE to my “shenanigans.” She was one of my biggest fans, kept me in line, and loved me. She was the best friend a girl like me could ever ask for. She was my diary, personal bodyguard, my heart in human form. I’ll cherish her memories forever. I will forever appreciate Millz.”

Mildred was preceded in death by: her parents, Clifford and Cleo Davis; and her stepsister, Amanda “Eve” Jameson.

She leaves to fondly cherish her memory: her brother, Robert (Belinda) Brown; stepsister, Barbara Ann Barfield of Forsyth, GA; nephews, Robert D. Brown, and Aaron Brown; niece, Debra (Antwaun, Sr.) Underwood; grand-nephews, Réjai Anderson, Army PFC Marlon Brown, Ft. Leonard Wood, MO, and Robert Isaiah Brown; grand-nieces, Aariontae, Tiara, MarShanna, and Erin Brown; great grand-nephews, Jakobi Desroches, and Aydin Anderson; great grand-niece, JaRhailynn Butler; godsister, Monique Davis; godson, Marcus Goggins; and a host of other relatives and friends.

A Visitation will be held on Friday, November 8, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606.

Arrangements entrusted to Ray Williams Funeral Home, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.

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