Dorothy M. Brown

DOROTHY M. BROWN Dorothy M. Brown, 80, of Sebring, Florida, passed away Friday, July 16, 2010, in Sebring. She was born June 23, 1930, to Elijah and Lucinda (Hall) Littles in Sebring and moved to Lockport, NY in the mid 60s, then to Tallahassee, FL in 1976, before returning to live in Sebring in 2008. She loved playing cards and the culinary arts and was a dedicated member of each community in which she resided. She was a devoted member of her church, New Salem Baptist Church of Tallahassee, where she served on the Usher Board. She was the rock of the family and was affectionately known as Mama Dot and took great pride in her service as Caregiver to the legendary Hall of Fame Football Coach of Florida A & M University, Jake Gaither. Mrs. Brown is survived by her children, Doris (Jonathan) Wilkerson, Tallahassee; Ronald (Emilse) Brown, Deltona, FL; Janice Brown, Tampa, Fl; son-in-law, Willie Breeze Wilson, Jr.; 11 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Edward Brown, Sr. and daughter, Linda Raye Wilson. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, July 23, 2010, at Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home in Sebring. Funeral services will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 24, 2010 at Greater Mt. Zion AME Church, Sebring, Rev. Rubin E. Ancrum officiating. Arrangements have been entrusted to: Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home Sebring, Florida 33870 863-385-0125 www.stephensonnelsonfh.com