Maxine Loretta (Frazier) Brown

Maxine Brown Obituary MAXINE L. BROWN REFLECTIONS OF LIFE A Time to Be Born Maxine Loretta Frazier Brown, affectionately called “Mac” by her family and close friends, was born February 2, 1929, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the union of Alonzo and Gladys Frazier. A Time to Live Maxine was a lifelong member of Shiloh Baptist Church. She officially gave her life to Christ as a teenager and was baptized by Rev. Oby T. Cowan, under the pastorate of Rev. Dr. A. L Boone, in the 1940’s. She was very active in several church organizations including the Baptist Young Peoples Union (BYPU), the Chancel Choir, and later served as a Trustee. Maxine attended Cleveland Public Schools, graduating with honors in secretarial science from John Hay High School in 1947. Maxine then enrolled at Bowling Green State University, where she majored in Education. After spending three years at Bowling Green, she returned home and secured employment with the Atlanta Life Insurance Co. Maxine later worked for Atty. Dale Rubenstein, as a legal secretary for several years. She was later employed by the Cuyahoga County Public Defender’s office. During her tenure in the Public Defender’s office, Maxine became a Notary Public, and earned her Associate’s degree in Accounting from Cuyahoga Community College. After serving over 30 years in this capacity, she retired in April of 1992. Maxine married the late DeForest Brown on May 9, 1953. To this union five children were born, twins DeForest E. and Duane E., Denise E., Darryl E., and Deane E. Some of Maxine’s favorite past times were reading, completing the Plain Dealer Crossword puzzles and Jigsaw puzzles. She was an avid Scrabble player; taking great delight in crushing most of her opponents. She loved the arts and was a seasoned actress at the Karamu Theater, having played in many of their productions. Her favorite being “A Raisin in the Sun.” In her seventies Maxine began bowling. She joined a league and became somewhat good. She also sang with the Prestonian Choral Ensemble. To keep up with the rapidly changing world of technology, she took adult computer classes at the Ashbury Computer Community Center. A Time to Mourn In the early morning of November 1st, God whispered, “it’s time, you’ve earned your wings,” and she glided peacefully into eternity. Preceding her in death: her father Alonzo Frazier, her mother Gladys Frazier, her brother Gerald Frazier, sister-in-law Theresa Frazier, and grandson Christopher Thigpen (Brandy). She leaves to cherish her memories her sister, Erma E. Heard (James-deceased); children: DeForest, Duane (Cynthia), Denise Thigpen (Charles), Darryl, and Deane; daughters-in-law: Denise Brown and Celeste Brown; grandchildren: Aaron, Rachel, Darryl Jr. (Amber), Chamika, Sarah, Natasha, Christina, Jemal and Joshua; eleven great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Mary Ellen Brown, nieces, nephews, and several friends and extended family. THE BROKEN CHAIN We didn’t know that morning, that God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone; for part of us went with you the day God called you home. You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide, and though we cannot see you, you are always at our side. Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same; but as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again. Humbly submitted: The Family To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Maxine Loretta (Frazier) Brown, please visit our floral store. Read More

Maxine Loretta (Frazier) Brown

February 2, 1929 - November 1, 2022