Evelyn I. Brown

Evelyn Irene Brown departed this life on December 5, 2022 at home surrounded by loved ones.

Evelyn was born on July 3, 1931 to Cliff and Julia Simmons, 1 of 9 children. Evelyn graduated from Carver High School in 1950 and attended Virginia State College in Petersburg, Virginia.

Evelyn married the love of her life Cedric W. Brown. They moved to Columbus, Ohio where she gave birth to 5 sons, until his untimely death in 1972.

Evelyn is preceded in death by her husband, Cedric W. Brown and seven siblings.

Evelyn leaves to cherish her memories, children, Cedric W. (Linda) Brown, Stacey Brown, Kelvin (Ingrid) Brown, Edwin (Kathy)Brown, and  Richard B. Brown; sister, Olivia Phelps; grandchildren, Lauren (LeAndre) Williams, Candace (Jarred) Merrill, Tracy Smith, Lamar (Adrianne) Morris, Bryson Taylor, Dee Brown, Tia (Johnnie) Johnson, Rumiko (Nicole) Simmons, Shanice Brown, Celena Agbrako, and Damioan Dailey; and a host of nieces, nephews, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, and special friends Muriel, Kim and Donna.

Evelyn was known as “Mom Brown” to many.

Visitation 10:00am and Funeral 11:00am Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Interment at Eastlawn Cemetery.