Malikka Hafeesa Bey Brown

Malikka Hafeesa Bey Brown, 44, was born on December 29, 1977 to Lee Brown and Sandra Newton (Brown). She passed away on August 22, 2022.

She was an only child. Malikka was raised in Columbus, Ohio and graduated from Eastmoor High School. She went on to attend Columbus State Community College but due to her love of “all things beauty”, she decided on Cosmetology School. Malikka became a licensed esthetician and worked at Eyebrowz in Eastland Mall.

In April 2003, Malikka became the proud mother of her only child, DreSaun Houston and he became the focus of her life.

Her smile and fun-loving spirit will be missed.

Malikka was preceded in death by her father; Lee Brown, maternal grandfather; Donald Colson, grandmothers; Virginia Colson and Clara Kenley, cousin; Donielle Escobedo.

Malikka leaves to cherish her memories, son; DreSaun Houston, mother; Sandra Newton, stepfather; Ron Newton, grandmother Bernice Basden, aunts; Beverly Escobedo and Alora Steele. A host of cousins (including her cousin, Bob (Bido) Colson, who was more like a brother to her). She also leaves behind many friends, which includes, KaSandra Clark, Maegan Philmore, Melanie Glenn-Gunther, Stephen Houston, Sr., Curtis Sowell and Edward Carter.

Visitation 1:00 PM and Funeral Service 2:00 PM Friday, September 9, 2022 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave. (one block east of Noe Bixby, turn North on Lonsdale Rd). To stream the service, read the complete obituary, order flowers, view video tribute and offer condolences to the Brown Family, visit www.TheChapelofPeace.com