Adriana Louise Brown

Adriana Louise Brown born in Madera California, April 24, 1927 to Giovanni and Eliza Manfredi peacefully passed away at home on the morning of April 17, 2025 surrounded by loved ones. She reunites with her husband, the love of her life Richard (Dickie) B. Brown and her beloved daughter, Janet Brown. Adriana will be remembered as a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt (Zi Zi), friend, and Noni.

Adriana was born, grew up and lived in Madera her entire life happily at the same address. After graduating high school, Adriana worked at Crocker Bank where after the war she met her future husband, Dickie After her marriage, a true nurturer at heart, she embarked on her lifelong passion as a homemaker and eventual matriarch. Noni was a mother and grandmother figure to all who knew her, her home and heart knew no strangers. All were met with a welcoming smile and a embracing hug. The family home was always filled with love, family, friends, and wonderful stories.

She loved truly and unconditionally without judgement and always with open arms. Her family was her pride and joy as she was the heart of the family and our true matriarch. She always made everyone feel as though they were her favorite - and we individually boasted to the others that we were! In her eyes we could do no wrong and she gave the purest love one could ever know. Noni was our angel and truly a blessing to all who knew her. We her family were exceptionally blessed to have had her in our lives. We miss her terribly, but take comfort in knowing that she is forever watching over us.

Adriana is survived by her sons, Richard and Robert (Stacy); her grandchildren William (Marissa) Howard and Gayle (Walter) Uribe. Richard, William (Alexis) and James Brown. Her great granddaughters Nathasha and Charlotte Howard. Her devoted nephews Stel (Patti) and Ron (Betty) Manfredi. James (Samantha) Pascarella.

The family would like to thank her caregiver, Lisa Martinez, Dignity Home Health, and Highlands Hospice for all your loving care and support. A Celebration of Life will be held at the family home in July. Noni - ZiZi - WE LOVE YOU MORE!