Josie Beatrous Brown

Josie Ann Beatrous Brown passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at the age of 92. She was a native of Bayou Goula, LA, and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA. She was known for her sweet, compassionate and kind heart. During her high school years, she was a great basketball player and loved the sport. She would then go on to become Miss White Castle. Josie’s greatest joy were her grandkids and great-grandkids and her face would light up anytime they came to visit. There was always one of them in her lap. She was an avid LSU sports fan. Anytime she was watching an LSU football or baseball game we are certain the neighbors heard her cheering them on. She adored her sweet rescue dog, Anni. They were so good for each other. She had a very strong Faith life and we are certain and find comfort in knowing she heard “Well done my Good and Faithful Servant.” Matthew 25:23 Josie is survived by her daughters, Jan Youngblood (Bernard), Jamie White (Norman), and Jodi Wilson; affectionately known as “Maw” to her grandchildren, Angie (Ted), Faith, Melissa, Josh (Jessica), Lauren (Ben), and Chelsea (Wesley); 20 great grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren; loving stepchildren and step great-grandchildren; and a host of other loving family members. Josie is preceded in death by her husband, James T. Brown; parents, Thomas and Virtle Beatrous; sisters, Kathleen, Evelyn and Mary Lou; and son-in-law, Stewart “Stu” Wilson. Visitation will be at Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 15615 Jefferson Hwy., Baton Rouge, LA, on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, from 9:30am until the Mass of Christian Burial at 11am. Burial will immediately follow at Greenoaks Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Josh White, Ben McDonald, Wesley Tanner, Brennan Soileau, Drake Jeansonne, Ryan Meyer and John Guercio. Honorary Pallbearer is Bill Ishmael. We will forever be grateful to the staff at Ochsner Medical Center of Baton Rouge. They went above and beyond in their care for our mom. Special thanks to Dr. Nipur Patel for being the most compassionate and caring doctor. Also, special thanks to Audrey Richard, PA-C.