Hattie Ann Brown

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." — 2 Timothy 4:7 The Seasons of Dora Richardson Jackson July 6, 1924 - May 11, 2017 A Time to be Born: Hattie Ann Richardson Brown was born on July 6, 1924 in Halifax, Virginia as the fifth child of the late Classie and Riverside Richardson. Losing her mom at the age of ten on Oct. 24, 1934 impacted her steps in life. Hattie was reared by her only sister, Dora, and her aunt Claybell until she married. A Time to Die: On Thursday, May 11, 2017, the angel came for her within minutes at Gilchrist Hospice Inpatient Facility and she quietly left for her new home with Jesus. During her last days and weeks she received lots of extra caregiving from her children, grandchildren, friends and especially her sons-in-law. Hattie exemplified the character traits of perseverance and determination in the areas of health, work and her faith. In her health journey, she received care from Season Hospice for thirty-one months; then fifteen months later with Gilchrist Hospice for 90 days. Her legacy was "to never give up" and "trust in the Lord." Hattie was the last of her siblings to journey from this earth. A Time to Plant: Hattie married Wallace Lee Jennings from Crewe, VA in 1941 and from this union came five children, Annette, Evonne, Spencer, Bernard and Marian. Later, she married Lewis Brown and from this union a daughter Patricia was born. The support of her mother-in-law, Lucy Jennings and sister-in-law, Viola made an impact on her life and the life of her children. A Time to be Employed: In Maryland she began shucking oysters as her first job. She later began working as a domestic worker. Hattie had a charismatic personality with people and became a successful salesperson for Watkins Product and later for Avon. She received various awards as an Avon salesperson and worked up until the age of 75. A Time to Worship: Hattie was baptized at an early age. After she moved to Baltimore, she became a long time member of Mt. Pleasant Church where she worshipped with her cousin Marie and Clyde Womack for over 67 years. She was faithful in supporting her church her whole life. She took pride in cooking and selling dinners as fundraisers for the church. She was faithful in her tithes and contributions. Order of Service PROCESSIONAL OPENING HYMN SCRIPTURE PRAYER SELECTION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF CONDOLENCES ………………………… Sis. Williams SOLO ……………………… “Precious Lord, Take My Hand” ……………… Emily Watson St. John’s Lutheran Church EXPRESSIONS OF COMFORT …………………...………… Evonne Jennings Tolbert Melissa Jackson and Sherry Boston SELECTION OBITUARY …………………………………………………………………………… Sis. Williams SERMON ……………………………………………………………………… Pastor Johnson BENEDICTION RECESSIONAL A Time to Love: Hattie loved the Lord, cooking, caregiving, evangelizing and selling various products. She enjoyed analyzing the numbers, being with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. One of her happiest and proud moments were when she worked in caring for some of her grandchildren. Her discussions about her mother, her teacher, and her grandmother of 103 years, traveling to Chicago remained a part of her fondest memories. She took pride in the educational achievements of her six children and six grandchildren during her life span. Although she only received an elementary school education; she encouraged and supported her children and grandchildren so that each of them hold one or two college degrees. A Time to Say Goodbye: Hattie had slow failing health over the years due to lung cancer, dementia, and arthritis, but it didn't stop her from lifting up the name of Jesus. She shared with her testimonies, songs and prayers during her last weeks and days with her family, friends, residents and staff of the Assisting Living, and Nursing Home. She enjoyed the constant companionship of Darlene her caregiver and Tim her godson. A Time to Mourn: Hattie leaves fond memories to be cherished by: her children and their spouses, Annette Bradley (George), Evonne Tolbert (Jerome), Spencer Jennings (Linda) Bernard Jennings (Cynthia), Marian Boston (Andrew), and Patricia Green; six grandchildren, Melissa Jackson (Richard), Sherry Boston (Ed), Christopher, Tolbert, Ebony Edwards, Erika Jennings, and Brandon Jennings; four great-grandchildren, Hayley, Lucy, Grant, and Donovan. She also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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Hattie Ann Brown

July 6, 1924 - May 11, 2017