Deborah Jean Brown

Deborah Jean Brown aka Deborah Harris aka Debbie Jean aka Sister Deborah Muhammad, passed away September 22, 2020. She was born August 16, 1955 in Welch, West Virginia to Thomas Donald Draper, Sr. and Doris Lee Harris. Deborah retired from the Ohio Ethics Commission. She was a member of the Nation of Islam Mosque #43, CEO of Mxodus Coffee and Treasurer of the Columbus Community Board. She gave all of herself to everyone else. She will be remembered for her limitless love and her familiar words "…You know?" Deborah especially enjoyed Harris Family Reunions on Uncle Wilbert's Ranch. She is survived by her husband, Eric Cornelius Brown, Columbus Ohio; children - Renee Christine Cannon, Laneeta "Dee" Smith, Nicholas David Smith (deceased), Ashala Delores Smith, Amire Thomas Smith; Kenneth "Kenny" Levon Goins (stepchild); Many fostered children over the years whom she loved equally; grandchildren - Kyle Cannon, Kara Cannon, D-Auna Smith, D-Aundre Smith, A'tyauna Jones, Elijah Smith, Isaiah Smith, Jaylen Culberson, Aiyana Smith; sisters and brothers - Vanessa Harris, Reginald Harris, Diane Draper, Ricky Harper, Tanya Rowden, Donny Draper; great grandchildren - Elijah Smith, Jr. and Amire Smith, Jr.; aunts - Jaunita Harris and Lorain Harper; uncles - William Harris (Midge), Wilbert Harris (Mary), Dennis Harris (Hattie), and Raymond Harris; cousins - John Smith, Pinky Harper, Wilbert Hubbard, Timothy Evans, Aubrey Harris, David Evans, Ethan Evans, Rose Henderson, Diana White, Victoria Flowers and all of Troy NY! S. Yolanda Robinson, Brenda Robinson, Wanda Mae Phillips, Clay Robinson; 38 nieces and nephews with special mention of Ateia Harris who was like a daughter and helped to prepare today's Repast. Plus, many many more!!!

The family wishes to extend special thanks to her caregivers, daughter Ashala Smith-RN, Nurse Tanya and Callie Muhammad. Nation of Islam, Mosque #43 and their MGT Team. Mark Cannon, Jeannie and Victor Franklin and Family, Drema Brown, Jeffery Smith, Halbert Peeks, Marilyn Harbour, Dede, Maryssa Harvey, Helen, Yolanda Robinson, Chad Robinson and Clay Robinson, Veronica Robinson, Tonya Robinson, Brenda Robinson, Kahari Enaharo, So much love was shared by so many friends and family If we missed anyone, we thank you!

All are welcome to attend a graveside service at 2pm on Friday, September 25, 2020 at Glen Rest Memorial Estate, Memorial contributions may be made to Renee Cannon in Deborah's memory. Arrangements entrusted to Schoedinger Northeast. Visit www.schoedinger.com to share memories or extend condolences.