Eunice J. Brockett

Our awesome loving God made a heavenly pickup on Monday, June 9, 2014 (9:00 in the night). He stopped by and gently beckoned Mrs. Eunice Juanita Brockett (better known as Mama Eunice) to receive her angel wings and come home. She was 84 years young. Eunice was born in Baltimore, Maryland on May 18, 1930 to Rose and David Lowery. She was the youngest of 5 siblings. She was preceded by the death of her sisters, Dorothy Holt, Margaret Brown and Frances Greene (who passed Sunday, June 15, 2014) and her brother William Carter. Eunice attended Baltimore City Public Schools and in 1948, she received her high school diploma from Frederick Douglass Senior High School. At a very early age, she developed many artistic abilities, but was most passionate about her love for singing. It was believed that she was naturally born with the gift of song. In 1948, Eunice was united in marriage to Mr. James "Jimmy" Smith of Annapolis, MD until he preceded her in death. They had two lovely children, Rossalind Smith and the late David Smith who preceded her in death in 1979. In 1971, She met and fell in love with Mr. Lenard Brockett. They became united in marriage in 1982. She absolutely loved being married to her "Knight in Shining Armor" and made it known to everyone she knew that she was blessed to have him in her life. In the early 1970s, Eunice also began working for the Disabled American Veterans until her retirement in the mid-1980s. She gained a new "work family", developing many memories with the closeness of her co-workers. She later became a caregie for young children in her neighborhood. Today, those grown-up children have fond memories of how she held prayer with them every morning before they left for school. She also taught them children's songs, including a song that teaches the books of the bible. Eunice had an unwavering faith in the Lord. In 1972, she became a member of The First Apostolic Faith Church under the leadership of Bishop Franklin Showell. She loved to tell the story of how when she visited the church for the very first time, she received the gift of the Holy Ghost. A dear friend who preceded her in death, Ms. Annie Whitfield, invited her to the church. When the spirit of the Lord moved on her that day, she immediately joined the church and became a lifetime member. She absolutely love her life at First Apostolic. Eunice received numerous awards and certificates for her acts of missionary work in and beyond the church community. She was very well-known in her church home for providing her beautiful, angelic voice to the Senior Choir (Temple Choir). She also served as the president of the choir. She led numerous songs on the choir and and was know for leading some of her favorite songs such as "God Said It, I Believe It," Jesus Is Coming Soon," "Come to Jesus Right Now", "Because He Lives" and "Sunshine in My Soul." When she led these songs and others, the entire church congregation would emerge out of their seats, singing, clapping and shouting God's praises with her. Eunice served as the director of the New Members Choir and director of the Drama Guild Choir ever since 1975. She participated in numerous musical and theatrical events with her sisters and brothers in Christ, for that is where she found comfort. Eunice will be remembered as being a virtuous woman who was full of life. She taught the love of Jesus everywhere she went. She was an immaculate singer with an extraordinary voice. She was a fashionista and loved to travel. She was an excellent cook and loved to feed everyone. She was an outgoing, talented, fun-loving, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and friend to everyone around her. She leaves to mourn and cherish her memory: her loving, devoted husband, Lenard Brockett; her daughter, Rossalind E. Smith; four grandchildren, David Smith Jr., Shawn Smith, Chrishawn Calloway-Small and Sarina Smith; eleven great-grandchildren; four stepchildren, Doris, Vivian, Antonio and Zabriel; a host of treasured relatives and friends, including her traveling sister in Christ, Juanita Dawson. I’M FREE Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free, I’m following the path God laid for me. I took His hand when I heard Him call, I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day, To laugh, to love, to work or play; Tasks left undone must stay that way, I found that place at the close of day. If my parting has left a void, then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, ah, yes, these things I too will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life’s been full, I savored much, good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief, don’t lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your heart and share with me, God wanted me now, He set me free.

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Eunice J. Brockett

May 8, 1930 - June 9, 2014