1917
2020
Almena Mack Brown, was born on October 6, 1917 in McManus, LA., She transitioned to eternity on Sunday, October 11, 2020 at the age of 103. Almena was survived by three children, John Brown, Jr. (Jannie), Mamie B. Thomas, and Mac A. Brown (Lois Davis), seven grandchildren, Russell, Myrna (Ericka), Keith, Phoebe and Marc Brown, Anthony and Barry Thomas (Margarita), one sister Luella "Doll" Scott, and a host of nieces, nephews & other relatives and friends. Mena was preceded in death by her husband, John Brown, Sr., her parents Albert and Almena Hausey Mack, son-in-law, nine brothers, six sisters, sixteen brothers & sisters-in-law, grandparents, father & mother-in-law. Due to city and state government regulations, only a limited number are invited to attend the Visitation on October 24, 2020 at 8:00 am to 10:00 am followed by a Funeral Service at 10:00 am at Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home, 2120 Jackson Avenue, N.O. LA. 70113 Rev. Dr. Louis S. Jones, Officiating. Interment: Lake Lawn Metairie Cemeteries. Due to COVID-19, all in attendance are required to wear face mask continuously and to practice social distancing. You may sign the guestbook on www.gertrudegeddeswillis.com. Live streaming on Facebook and youtube.com @gertrudegeddesswillis. Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home, Inc. in charge, (504) 522-2525.
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In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Patricia Lewis
Family
October 28, 2020
Our prayers are with you, the Brown Family at this time of bereavement.
The Branch Siblings
Classmate
October 25, 2020
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Monroe & Gladys Dukes
Friend
October 25, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Bridget Dukes
Friend
October 25, 2020
Mack Brown, you have all my condolences at this dim time in your life.
Daisy M Jackson R.T.A. #502 Retired
Coworker
October 25, 2020
To: Ms. Mamie Thomas & family. It is never easy to say goodbye but thank God for 103 Blessed years Please accept my sincere heartfelt sympathy.
Goldie Liggins / Southall
Friend
October 25, 2020
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. We will continue to keep you in our prayers.
The Patterson and Foster Families
Friend
October 24, 2020
May God Bless You And Your Family At This Time Of bereavement.
Rosie Walker
Friend
October 24, 2020
GRAMMA we are already missing you and your wisdom and remember your saying put GOD first and take care of you first. Yes, Sweet JESUS is one thing that will go with us for a long time with GOD help.
Toni and Ericka Brown
Grandchild
October 23, 2020
Extending our deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother/grandmother/loved one. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
The Bright Family
Jim, Dedra, and Megan
October 23, 2020
WE LOVE YOU GRANDMA.
THANK YOU, FOR LOVING US UNCONDITIONALLY.
YOU WILL BE MISSED GREATLY BY MY WIFE AND I GRANDMA.
Mrs. Myrna (Toni) and Ericka Brown
Grandchild
October 23, 2020
GREGORY ANDERSON
October 23, 2020
With Deepest Sympathy .Praying for the Mack and Brown family in these times.
GREGORY ANDERSON
Family
October 23, 2020
Alma Alexander
October 23, 2020
Auntie, I am going to miss those "talks" about the goodness and love of Jesus Christ. Those words "Sweet Jesus" will always be in my heart.
To my cousins stay strong as a family should. I love you much.
Odessa Mack-Brown
Family
October 23, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. Praying for you all at this time of sadness. I will always remember the smile Ms Almena had when I visited her. MY GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
Hilda Magee
October 23, 2020
Deepest Sympathy. My prayers are with the family. May God comfort you and give you peace.
Karen Renee Gordon
Friend
October 23, 2020
I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for you.
Marilyn Farris
Friend
October 23, 2020
My condolences to John,Mack & Mamie
I am a nephew of Dilly & Tom Taylor & Cousin to Jitter. I spent many summer months with them where I met you all. Ms. Almena was a nice lady
EMANUEL Thomas
October 23, 2020
Praying for you and family.
Rosie Spencer-Emanuel
Friend
October 23, 2020
May Almena Rest In Peace in the love of the Lord!
Darlene Miyashiro
Acquaintance
October 21, 2020
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