Cleotha Lee Brown, a native of Vicksburg, passed away on Friday, August 26 in the Hospice Ministries following a lengthy illness. She was 76.  Ms. Brown had worked as a phlebotomist and was a member and usher for Pearlie Grove M. B. Church Jackson, MS.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John P. and Marion Brown Sr.; and a sister, Rose Robinson.

She is survived by son, Terry Brown of St. Paul, MN; her brothers, John P. Brown Jr. of Utica, MS, Willie H. Brown, Donald C. Brown both of Vicksburg, Charles Smith Jr. and Stanley Smith both of Chicago, IL; her sisters, Nellie Lee Jackson of St. Petersburg, FL and Pat Smith of Chicago, IL; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Graveside services are to be held on Wednesday, August 31 at 11 a.m. in the Cedar Hill Cemetery with Rev. Arthur Bridges officiating. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 30 in the funeral home from 5 to 6 p.m. with facial coverings worn while inside the building.