Carlotta was a free spirited person who loved living in the moment. She loved to color her hair and braids and was a licensed Esthetician. Her pride and joy was her son Julian “JuJu”, who encouraged Carlotta to stop and smell the flowers.
Carlotta is survived by her parents, George (Denise) Brinson Sr. and Ruth Brinson; fiancé, Kyle Long; brother, George (Valencia) Brinson Jr.; grandfather, Thee Alfred Johnson; aunts, Ruby Doman and Amonica (Corey) Mabry; uncles, Vernon (Samantha) Franklin, Rufus (Hilda) Van Jr. and Andre (Tracey) Van; nephews, Terrance and Elyjah niece, Symphanee’ special aunt Verretta and soul sisters Cassie and Joselyn and a host of great aunts, great uncles and cousins.
Preceded in death by her son Julian “JuJu” on March 23, 2017 and unborn daughter Kya; grandparents George and Aldonia Brinson, Viola Holloway, Rufus and Marsha Van Senior and Margie Johnson and aunts Velma Mull and Loretta Brinson.
A visitation for Carlotta will be held Thursday, July 7, 2022 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at Rockford Community Church, 6909 Auburn Street, Rockford, IL 61101, followed by a service to celebrate Carlotta’s life at 11:00 am. Carlotta will be laid to rest in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Machesney Park, IL. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.sunsetfhmemgardens.com for the Brinson family.