Serving Families in Their Time of Sorrow

Deaconess Ruther Mae Brown (August 1, 1923 – December 16, 2023)

St. Mark African Methodist Episcopal Church, 1968 Bruton Boulevard, Orlando

Family Meet & Greet Date: Friday, December 29, 2023
Family Meet & Greet Time: 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Family Meet & Greet Location: Postell’s Mortuary Chapel
811 North Powers Drive
Orlando, Florida

Service Date: Saturday, December 30, 2023
Service Time: 11:00 AM
Service Location: St. Mark African Methodist Episcopal Church
1968 Bruton Boulevard
Orlando, Florida

Obituary:

Deaconess Ruther Mae Brown, 100, of Orlando, departed this life on Saturday, December 16, 2023. Ruther was born on August 1, 1923 in Calvary, Georgia to the late Grace and Arthur Pease.

Ruther Mae dedicated her life to service in her church, family and community. She was an active member of St. Mark AME Church, Orlando since 1944. Over her 7 plus decades of faithful membership, she served in various capacities of the church including the Seniors Ministry, Choir #2, Stewardess Board, Wallace Board, and as a Deaconess. She instilled love, wisdom, and Christian values for all her children and grandchildren to follow. Ruther Mae was a devoted mother, sister, grandmother, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

She is survived by her loving and devoted children: daughter, Debra (Herbert) Snead; sons, Freddie Brown Jr., Eddie (Fannie) Brown, Thomas J. (Stacey) Brown; brother, Lee Andrew Pease; sisters, Princie J. Colston, Vera (Samuel) Nesbitt, Jewie Preston, Betty Chatman; 5 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; and a host of other relatives and many friends.

The family will receive guest on Friday, December 29, 2023 from 4PM – 6PM at the mortuary. A service of celebration will be held on Saturday, December 30, 2023, 11:00 AM at St. Mark African Methodist Episcopal Church, 1968 Bruton Boulevard, Orlando with Pastor Terence R. Gray, I, officiating. Interment: Woodlawn Memorial Park, Orlando.

17 Comments

  • Eddie Lee Marayne Posted December 21, 2023 2:19 am

    To Freddie, Eddie and the Brown Family. It is with great sadness that I express my deepest condolences and sympathy. I know the feelings that one shares when a loved one transitions (especially a Mother). God just took a precious angel candidate.

  • Sheila Dubose Posted December 21, 2023 3:45 pm

    To the Brown family your mother will truly be miss I loved her an she was great teacher on the Stewardess Board we laugh an tallked she was great mother in the Church “RIP “woman of God 🙏🏽🙏🏽

  • levell Jones Posted December 21, 2023 7:05 pm

    My Prayers and Condolences to the entire Brown Family, Mother Brown was the sweetest person you could ever meet she was a pray warrior she was the best Deaconess,Stewardess,friend,another mother to me when I was down always lifting you up Rest in Eternal Peace until we meet again on the other side

  • Pamela Williams Posted December 22, 2023 1:17 am

    Sending sincere condolences to the family of Aunt Ruther Mae Brown
    Love you all🙏🙏

  • John A Dabney Posted December 24, 2023 5:49 pm

    Prayers of Peace and Strength for you Freddie and all of you Brown Family. Maintain your focus unto the Mountains on High…🎆

    John & Debra Dabney

  • Atty. Harriet Brown Birk Posted December 24, 2023 6:33 pm

    May God bless and keep you during this transitional period in your family. Your mother was a gracious, committed servant of God. She will be missed. God blessed her with a long life and legacy. Carry on, my friends, for both your parents set the example in St. Mark AMEC.. Praying for you daily.

  • Valette King Posted December 26, 2023 3:35 am

    Sending my deepest sympathies and condolences to the Brown Family. Mrs Brown was a great woman of God. Blessings to the family.

  • Glenn, Cheryle & Family Posted December 26, 2023 7:14 pm

    Our condolences to the family, you all are in our prayers. May you find comfort in your memories of our beloved one. She truly set the best example of a true & loving follower of God & his son Jesus Christ. 1John 4:10-11😔🙏

  • William Rambert Posted December 28, 2023 8:23 pm

    My deepest condolence to the Brown family. Praying for your strength, peace and comfort during this difficult time. To be absent in the body, is to be present with the Lord. Blessings

    The Rambert Family

  • Val Demings Posted December 28, 2023 10:40 pm

    Once, twice, three times a lady. Mother Brown was such a wonderful, special person who taught us how to be spiritual warriors and enjoy life all at the same time. She knew how to lead, laugh, love. We are so grateful for a life well lived.

  • KAT Gordon Posted December 29, 2023 3:07 pm

    To Freddie, Eddie, Thomas and Debra!
    You are an amazing family! Your mom was just a wonderful mom to many young people joining St Mark in 1968 under Rev J. D. Washington! She loved singing in the choir for many years and serving in her church. She always add words of wisdom to share with those of us in our 20’s! . Trust me “great words of wisdom!” Love you Mana Brown , Debra, Freddie, Eddie , Thomas and family!

    • La’Fiesta Cox Brown Posted December 29, 2023 6:14 pm

      To the family! You are precious and loved. Your mother was gracious, loving, & kind; she was a jewel to us all. Please know you all have our sincere condolences and prayers during this time of bereavement. 1st Gentleman Vincent Brown & Pastor La’Fiesta Cox Brown

  • Liz Willis Posted December 30, 2023 3:32 am

    Every time I think of Mother Brown I have to smile. Soon after joining St. Mark in 1998 I learned she was a beautiful jewel, full of grace, wisdom, kindness, and a child of God! Just know she will always and forever be with you, and there when you need to talk to her. Prayers going up to keep you and comfort you during this transitional time. You loved her dearly, but God loved her best.

  • Carrie Howard Posted December 30, 2023 4:18 am

    I would Ike to extend my condolences to you Debra and your family in the passing of your mother.
    I remember her as a child growing up in Saint Mark church. She always had such a loving smile on her face..
    May her memory be etched in your heart forever
    Carrie Howard and family 🕊️❤️🙏🏾

  • The King Family Posted December 30, 2023 12:26 pm

    We extend our deepest condolences to you, Brown Family. Mama Brown was loved by us and so many. Her passing has touched us deeply. She was such a gracious, wise, kind, softspoken, strong woman of God. Her light humor, sweet laugh and a kind, loving smile will always be remembered. We pray that God grants you His peace and comforts you today and in the months and years ahead.
    We love you,
    The King Family

  • Elmo Bingham, Jr. Posted December 30, 2023 5:53 pm

    I like to express my deepest condolences to you and your family. I’m praying for your strength during this very difficult time in your lives. God is able to sustain you and heal your sorrow.

  • Elmo Bingham Posted December 30, 2023 6:07 pm

    I would like to express my deepest condolences to you; Freddie and your entire family. I’m praying for your strength during this very difficult time of grief. God will sustain you and heal your sorrow.

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