Emma Brown

Emma Diane Brown, was born on December 24, 1956, the daughter of the late Ethel Virginia Hynson-Brooks and the late Oliver Robert Brown, of Centreville, Maryland. On June 27, 2021, at Christiana Hospital, Emma peacefully went home to be with the Lord. Emma received her early education at Kennard Elementary and Centreville Middle Schools. She graduated from Queen Anne’s County High School in Centreville, Maryland, in 1976. On September 24, 2015, Emma received her Associates Degree in Christian Theology, from Rainbow of Grace Bible College. In 2019, Emma received her missionary certificate. Emma was a certified nursing assistant and worked at several nursing homes and worked private duty. She also worked in the capacity as a cook and school bus aide. Her last place of employment before retiring was at Wilmington Hospital in the dietary department. “Cookie”, as she was affectionately called by family and friends, was full of life. She had an infectious smile and a beautiful heart. She was very soft spoken at times and other times she would give you a piece of her mind. She enjoyed crocheting and playing Candy Crush for relaxation. She loved eating soul food and seafood. Emma enjoyed volunteering at the mission and at the food and clothing closets. While she was in the hospital the nurses noticed she was a fighter. They asked was she always a fighter and we replied YES! With her last breath her spirit rested in scripture 2 Timothy 4:7; I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. In addition to her parents, Emma was preceded in death by her stepfather, Warren Brooks; brother, Steven L. Rozier and stepbrother, Edward Williams. Emma leaves to cherish her memory, four sisters, Mary Hynson and Doris Rozier ,both of Wilmington, DE, Catherine Bonds of Centreville, MD and Fayetta Brown-Smith of Newark, DE; six nieces, Victoria Baynard of Wilmington, DE, Shantane Brown of Claymont, DE, Mary Rozier of New Castle, DE, Sharronda Hunton and Teekira Hynson both of Wilmington, DE and Angela Williams-Ross of Centreville, MD; one nephew, Morris Bonds, Jr. of Centreville, MD; nine great nieces, Artazua, and Alayzua, both of New Castle, DE, Iris, Bri’Nyah and Per Shaye, all of Wilmington, DE, ShaDonna and Quineshia both of Newark, DE, Kelsie of Randolph, MA and Audrina of Centreville, MD; five great nephews, Von of New Castle, DE and Stanley, Zymir, Kyron and Grandville all of Wilmington, DE; four great-great nieces; three great-great nephews; two aunts, Mable Hynson (devoted aunt and friend) and Cora Hynson, both of Wilmington, DE; stepmother, Lillian Brown of Centreville, MD; three stepbrothers, Donald Brooks (Liz) of Newark, DE, Glenn Brooks (Faith) of McClain, VA and Terrance Brooks (Tonya) of Millington, MD; one step sister, Mary Ashley Butler (Ferman) of Dover, DE; and a host of cousins and friends.

Emma Brown

December 24, 1956 - June 27, 2021