Anna Geraldine Brown (née Freed), passed away peacefully on May 12, 2022, in Longwood, Florida at the age of 99. Known as "Jerry" to her friends, Anna was born in Miami, Florida on October 7, 1922. Growing up in Miami with her six siblings, Anna witnessed an interesting time in Florida’s history. They lived in Coconut Grove and her father made a living as an entrepreneur, owning several businesses including a soda shop, a dance hall on Miami Beach pier, and a casino equipment company. Anna attended Florida State University when it was a women’s college, and her first job was an elevator operator in Tallahassee. She later worked in accounting.
Anna met the love of her life, Joseph “Joe” Lonnie Brown, when they were both teenagers, and they married in 1942. Joe served as an Army medic and historian during WWII and worked as a minister. His military assignments and ministerial appointments took them to several states, and they lived in Oregon, Colorado, Kentucky, North Carolina, and Florida. Joe preceded her in death in 2000. They were married 58 years.
Anna G. was a generous, intelligent, and remarkable human being. She made an impression on all she met and befriended. She was a member of the Downtown Baptist Church and through her early 90s was a regular volunteer in feeding the homeless and working with the Christian Service Center food bank. She previously served as a “Pink Lady,” at local hospitals, giving comfort to patients. In her personal life, she helped each of her children and grandchildren by her humorous and practical counsel and active participation in their lives. She also rescued and helped home dogs.
Anna is survived by her children, Jerwin and Doug, and their spouses, Charlie Gigante and Karen Brown; her two grandchildren, Karen Jackson and Christine Janesko and her spouse, Jim Janesko; great-grandchildren Jade, David, Emily, Maxwell, and Sam; and great-great grandchildren Bailey, Aiyana, Summer, Ammity, and Ezra.
A graveside service will be held at Glen Haven Cemetery in Winter Park on June 11 at 10 a.m. at Garden of the Cross. Immediately following the service there will be a Celebration of Life at the home of her daughter and son-in-law.
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