Ellen Brown, 84, of Gainesville, Texas passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021.
Ellen was born October 24, 1937, in Ardmore, Oklahoma to Louis C. Roberson Sr and Lucille Webb- Roberson. She was educated at Booker T. Washington school in Gainesville and was a dedicated, lifelong member of Mt. Olive First Baptist Church. Ellen was a true woman of faith who loved attending church and valued the time she spent with her church family. She also cherished the time spent with her own family at the many gatherings and celebrations that were held. One of the things she was very passionate about doing with her family was fishing. She was also an extraordinary cook who was known for her tasty dishes, especially her sweet potato pie, chocolate cake and corn salad. Ellen will be missed immensely by all who knew her.
Ellen is survived by two sisters; Annie Lorene Bruce and Fay Roberson both of Denton, Texas, two brothers; Billy Don Roberson (wife Constance) of Houston, Texas and Freddie Lee Roberson of Denton, Texas, one son, James Brown (wife Beverly) of Gainesville; four daughters, Andrea Franklin of Fort Worth, Donna Brown of Haltom City, Lisa Brown of Fort Worth and Kristi Bynum (husband Trevor) of Gainesville; Grandchildren; Yolanda, Ta’lisa, Danna, Akistan, Christopher, Shar’day, Brittany, Le’land, Tiffany, Kassidi and Tramera, sixteen great-grandchildren, a number of great great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by both parents, two brothers, O.Z. Roberson and Louis L. Roberson, one sister, Iwilda Roberson and two daughters, Ruel “Pokey” Brown and LeeAnn Marshall.
Services honoring Ellen will be at 1:00 PM on Friday, December 3, 2021, at Mt. Olive First Baptist Church, 617 Mill Street, Gainesville, Texas. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Gainesville, TX.
To My Loving Momma {ELLEN BROWN}
Not being able to find the words, to express my heartache, i sat here staring at a blank piece of paper what seemed like forever
Wherever a {beautiful soul} has been. there is a trail of beautiful memories. i know that GOD will wrap his peaceful arm around you & give you peace
I know that you will find {OUR LORD} Infinite {LOVE} and i know that GOD LOVES YOU, OUR MOTHER IS WITH US ALWAYS, FIRST IN HER LIFETIME, THEN FOREVER IN OUR MEMORY, MOMMA MISSING, YOU AND LOVE YOU
MOMMA, YOU WILL FOREVER REMAIN IN YOUR CHILDREN HEART & MEMORIES, YOUR KINDNESS, GENEROSITY, CARING, SUPPORT, FRIENDSHIP, CARING NATURE WAS, CONTAGIOUS, AND YOUR SMILE MEMORY WILL LIVE ON FOREVER,
I’m still heartbroken over my (SISTER LEEANN MARSHALL) You were {SPECIAL TO ME & YOUR FAMILY, WORDS NO MATTER HOW KIND, CAN MEND MY HEARTACHE, LEEANN MARSHALL YOU ARE DEARLY MISSED AND LOVE, MOMMA & LEEANN ARE OUR SWEET ANGELS, REST IN PARADISE,
I remember Ms. Brown as a lady with a strong love for her family. I’m very sorry for your loss.
To the family I’m sorry for your lost. There is nothing like the Love of a Mother and Grandmother just remember the good times and all the laughter.
Continue to live like she wanted you to. Prayer are with you all