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Erma V. Brown

03/24/1933 - 04/14/2023

Obituary For Erma V. Brown

Mrs. Erma Vernice Brown passed away Friday at Piedmont Midtown Medical Center at the blessed age of 90.

A native of Columbus and the daughter of the late Nathaniel and Sally Lou Miles Spencer, Mrs. Brown was a 1952 graduate of William H. Spencer High School and Columbus Beauty School. A licensed Cosmetologist, she had been employed at Bud Johnson Hair Stylist. She also was employed by the Patrick Family of Columbus and served as a Hall Monitor at William H. Spencer High School. A very devout member of Fourth Street Missionary Baptist Church for some seventy plus years, she was a member of PICCM and the Seniors Birthday Club. She also was a member of the Jolly Matrons Civic and Social Club.

Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Command Sergeant Major Retired Edward Brown.

Survivors include three loving children, Rosetta V, McClain, Edwina V. Clanton (Jimmy) and Edward N. Brown; four grandchildren, Danyalle Miles, Kelsey Brown, Christian Brown and Joshua Brown; one great granddaughter, Melody Willis; two brothers, Alto Spencer and Elbert Smith; a “sister cousin”, Lessie Ste- phens; a goddaughter, Jackie McCall; and a host of other loving relatives and friends.

Mrs. Brown will be laid to rest with her husband at Main Post Cemetery, Ft. Benning, GA on Friday, April 21, 2023 following a Eleven O’clock AM Homegoing Celebration in the sanctuary of Fourth Street Missionary Baptist Church officiated by Pastor Johnny H. Flakes III.

Visitation is 2:00 til 5:00 PM Thursday at the funeral home.

The staff of Progressive is privileged to serve the Brown Family.


Services

Visitation

Apr
20
Progressive Funeral Home

4235 St. Mary's Road
Columbus, GA 31907

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Interment

Apr
21
Main Post Cemetery

7381 Ingersoll St
Ft. Benning, GA 31905

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Homegoing Celebration

Apr
21
Fourth Street Baptist Church

222 W 5th St
Columbus, GA 31901

11:00 AM
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Mary Robinson sent Large Mixed Dish Garden for Erma V. Brown - April 20, 2023

Rose and Family, We want to express our condolences. We pray that your family will find strength as you remember and celebrate the life of your Mother.

Your friends Mary & Gene Robinson

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SandyG Johnson planted 5 trees in memory of Erma V. Brown . - April 20, 2023

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I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Mrs. Erma Brown. Mrs. Brown was a devoted friend and neighbor to my mother for years. May the love and support of family and friends provide comfort and strength to her loved ones at this difficult time. Revelation 21.4 ► And God shall wipe away tears from their eyes, and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain; for the former things are passed away. Mary Ann Marshall

MaryAnn Marshall

Edwina, Jimmy, and family, so sorry for your loss. Your Mom was very active on Facebook, and I loved seeing her posts. May she rest in peace in the arms of our savior. My heartfelt condolences to your family.

Linda Lawrence

Linda

Praying for the family and all of us that she touch with her loving and caring heart.

LINDA WALKER

We always remember to the late Erma Venice Brown, has shine it was

Sharese N. Beasley

To the Children and grandkids, I am sorry for your loss of your mom and grandmom to keep em' in our prayers and dignity.

Sharese N. Beasley

The Beasley, Parks, Adams, and Randall Family to sending our condolences and outpouring in the family of Erma Venice Brown in our prayers in this difficult time

Sharese N. Beasley

I wish to extend deepest sympathy and prayers to the family and loved ones of Mrs. Erma V. Brown "He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty."- Psalm 91:1

Jeanette Marshall

I wish to extend deepest sympathy and prayers to the family and loved ones of Mrs. Erma V. Brown. "He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty."- Psalm 91:1

Jeanette Marshall

My sincere condolences!!! Praying for you and your family Smitty.The water volleyball family support you and your love ones in your time of bereavement!!! God bless, Lena

Lena Lewis

The Talley family sending our deepest sympathy and condolences 💐💐

Betty Talley Laury

Let there be light and much love as family and friends transition into their new relationship with Erma. Trusting it will be a peaceful journey for all

SaNa

You are in my thoughts and prayers. May this loss you feel soon be replaced with joyful memories of your sister.

Beverly Carter

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