Lauren was born on July 20, 1989 in New York City to Reginald Roach and Joanne Johnson Roach. Lauren was educated in Queens, NY and was a graduate of Long Island City High School. She earned her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees from Virginia State University.
Lauren started her career in Sports Presentation and Events as an intern for the New York Knicks. Her passion for sports led to positions with the Brooklyn Nets, New York Liberty, New York Islanders, Long Island Nets, and the USTA. She had found her calling and worked hard at doing what she loved; not to mention being a talented basketball player herself!
Those who knew and loved Lauren described her as “the nicest person ever” a light who was caring and selfless; someone who was lighthearted and playful, who loved to laugh and dance. She also enjoyed drawing, photography, interior design, fashion, and knew how to style some hair!
Lauren met the love of her life, LaMont Brown, Jr. at Empire City Casino. While everyone else hoped to win big money, LaMont and Lauren hit the jackpot by finding each other, falling in love, marrying, and building a family. For Lauren, family always came first. She was an attentive wife and a loving mother to her sons and even in the midst of her health challenges, she found the strength to love and nurture two foster children; what an impressive human being!
Lauren’s light of love will forever comfort her husband, LaMont Brown, Jr., their beautiful sons, Lael and Zakai and her bonus daughter Sarayah. Lauren’s memory will be cherished by her parents Reginald Roach and Joanne Johnson Roach, sister Candice Roach, father-in-law LaMont Brown, Sr., sister-in-law Takiyah Yvette Brown, and close family and friends.
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High shall rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” Psalm 91:1-2
Rest well, beautiful soul.
Visitation will be held at Whalen & Ball Funeral Home, 168 Park Ave, Yonkers, NY 10703 on Sunday November 15, 2026, from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
