Evelyn Faye Brown

I waited patiently for the Lord; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry. He brought me up also out of a horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings. And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the Lord. -KJV Psalms, 40:1-3. On July 26, 1949, Evelyn Faye was born to Dave and Irma Barnett in Beaumont, Texas. Evelyn was the third of eleven children born to this union. Evelyn attended James D. Ryan Elementary School, Kashmere Middle School, and Kashmere High School, Class of 1967. Evelyn was a majorette for the Mighty Rams and made many life-long friends. She went on to further her education. Evelyn accepted Christ at an early age at by uniting with New Hope Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Rev. L.T. Jackson. She was baptized and became a faithful worker in the kingdom along with other peers her age. At fifteen, Evelyn started working at Weingarten's Grocery and was a member of the Retail Clerks Union. Her tenure in the retail grocery clerks industry lasts over thirty-six years. In 1982, Evelyn decided to start a family and welcomed a bouncing baby boy, Rashad, and two years later was blessed precious baby girl, Tracie. A few years later Evelyn was introduced to her soul mate, Dwayne Curtis Brown. Evelyn and Dwayne was united in holy matrimony on December 09, 1994. The Browns made Greater Zion Missionary Church their worship home under the leadership of the late Rev. Curtis C. Lewis. They were faithful members and worked in various ministries. Due to health issues, Evelyn retired from the workforce and became a dedicated homemaker to her husband and children. Evelyn actively participated in the National Diabetes Association. In 2009, the love of her life, Dewayne, went home to be with the Lord, and Evelyn reunited with New Hope Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Carlton O. Sylvester. Even though her health was challenging, she attended worship service and stayed faithful to the Lord. She delighted in the company of her children, grandchildren and siblings. Early Wednesday morning, May 27, 2015, the Lord decided to call His child home as she slept. Now we find comfort in Thessalonians 4:13, "But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope." She is preceded in death by her parents, Dave and Irma; husband, Dwayne; two sisters and five brothers; daughter-in-law, Tamekia. She leaves to mourn her beloved memories: son, Rashad; daughter, Tracie; grandchildren, Demond, Javion and Rashanna; goddaughter, Tauheedah; step-daughter, Amanda; sister, Brenda; brothers, Jerome and Larry; two brother-in-laws, Reginald Brown (Jackie) and Keith Brown (Shelia); sister-in-laws, Ethel Barnett and Velma Barnett; cousin, Tony Logan; provider, Kathy Walls and a host of loving nieces, nephews, family and friends. Services for Evelyn will be held Saturday, June 6, 2015, at New Hope Baptist Church, 5202 Chapman St., Houston, TX 77009. The viewing will begin at 9:00 A.M. Following will be The Life Celebratory Service beginning at 11:00 A.M. Pastor Carlton O. Sylvester, Sr., Officiating Evelyn's earthly tabernacle shall rest alongside her husband Dwayne, in The Houston Memorial Gardens, Pearland, Texas.