- Date Of Birth: September 11, 1936
- Date Of Death: September 1, 2013
- State: California
Mrs. Johnson-Brown peacefully passed away after a lengthy illness at a local convalescent facility.
Viewing is Monday, September 9th from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at the Mortuary.
Evelyn (Johnson) Brown was born on September 11, 1936 in Forest City, Arkansas, the eldest of ten children. She was raised in San Diego by her mother, Vinna Garrett and step-father, Thomas J. Garrett.
Evelyn was raised in a home steeped in strong faith and Christian beliefs, which provided love, support and guidance, resulting in her lifelong and unwavering commitment to God. Evelyn’s life was made richer by having the influence of a close extended family consisting of her grandmother, aunts, uncles and cousins that helped to shape and form her Christian beliefs. Evelyn truly loved the Lord and this was made manifest in her daily walk, which led others to follow in her footsteps. When the family moved to San Diego in 1943, Evelyn attended Mt.
Evelyn had six children whom she loved deeply, always striving to set a positive example for them by exhibiting strong faith, hard work, generosity and perseverance. Evelyn was a true lady, blessed with a warmth and strength that she imparted through her generous and optimistic spirit. Regardless of the adversities that were handed to Evelyn in her life, she always kept her joy and a happy countenance and did not complain.
Evelyn graduated from San Diego High School and attended San Diego City College, where she made friendships that lasted over the span of her life.
In 1976, Evelyn started working at Titan/Linkabit Wireless, Inc. where she worked in Document Control Administration. She retired from this position in February, 2001.
Evelyn received her heavenly crown and wings on September 1, 2013 after a long illness, where she was met with the embrace of her Heavenly Father. Those that were also there to greet her were many members of her earthly family, including her son, Marvin K. Brown; her father, Amos Johnson, Sr. and mother, Vinna Garrett Davis; brothers, Edward Johnson, Clifford Garrett and Freddie Garrett; step-fathers, Thomas J. Garrett, Sr. and Leonard Davis; as well as grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins! Left to mourn her loss, but celebrate her home going are her beloved children, Karen Gary (Reginald), Willie C. Brown, Jr., Linda D. Brown, Ricci L. Brown (Melissa) and Trina Brown; brothers, Amos Johnson, Jr., Thomas Garrett, Sterling Garrett, Darrell Garrett and Oliver McKinney; sisters, Gloria Johnson, Penny McKissen and Rose Mary Wilkins; fourteen grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, as well as a host of extended family and friends. She has surely set a good example for us all to follow.
