Another Life's Celebration

A Celebration of Life for

Ina Augustine

B R O W N ALPHA OMEGA JULY 1, 1934— DECEMBER 6, 2018

Saturday, December 15, 2018 Visitation | 9:00-10:45 A.M. — Celebration Service | 11:00 A.M.

New Mount Carmel Baptist Church 4301 Weaver Road | Houston, Texas 77016

Harrell Ray Berry, Pastor — Officiant

Together Again A reunion occurred in heaven this week

Of the sweetest and most joyful kind As Mom’s spirit moved beyond this earth Released from her mortal life And what a reunion it must have been!

A joy beyond our conceiving When Mom met Dad in heaven again Ending her dignified grieving And we are certain Dad is still holding Mom’s hand While she cherishes each moment by his side And they’re experiencing the joy of being together again Catching up on the time they were denied We are confident they are also looking over us Hoping this happiness will lessen our pain As we contemplate the joy that they finally feel Now that they are together again And though we’ll miss them terribly And will long for them with deepest grief

We are reminded that love is more powerful than death And this knowledge gives us comfort and peace We can still feel their love surround us Giving us a desire to continue on To try our best to live our lives well In the ways they would have done For we know this isn’t the only reunion Someday we’ll be called back to be with them For life can lead us to greater happiness With the Lord and our loved ones in heaven So although we’ll miss our Mom profoundly Our grief is somewhat lessened For we are comforted knowing that she led a good life And she and Dad are now together in heaven

Peter B. & Ina A. Brown

“May the Work I’ve Done Speak for Me”

“FOR A DAY IN THY COURTS IS BETTER THAN A THOUSAND. I HAD RATHER BE A DOORKEEPER IN THE HOUSE OF MY GOD, THAN TO DWELL IN THE TENTS OF WICKEDNESS.” — PSALM 84:10 Ina Brown was born July 1, 1934 in Marksville, Louisiana to the proud parents of Harvey and Ethel Augustine. She was the oldest of 11 children.

Ina received her education in Moreauville, Louisiana Parish School System. She attended St. James Baptist Church where she was baptized. She later moved to Houston, Texas in 1959 and entered into cosmetology school and became a licensed beautician. She was still currently practicing her gift until the Lord called her home.

In 1963, she met and married the love of her life Mr. Peter B. Brown and to this union eight children were joined together. Patricia Smith, Cathy Thornton, Eddie Thornton (deceased), James Brown (deceased), Henry Augustine (deceased), Betty Geters, Mary Brown, and Yolanda Brown.

She joined New Mt. Carmel Baptist Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor C.A. Berry in 1963 and current Pastor Harrell R. Berry where she was a faithful member until her passing. She served on the Usher’s and Nurses Aid Board faithfully and was the President of the Nurses Aid. She was a regular and faithful Church Sunday School and Bible Study student and was also the Director of the

Culinary Arts Staff Ministry.

Ina spent 28 years working for Harris County and over 50 years as a beautician.

Ina is preceded in death by her husband Peter B. Brown; her parents, Ethel and Harvey Augustine; three sons, Eddie, James, Henry; three brothers, Henry Lee Augustine, Harvey Augustine, Robert Augustine; and one sister, Betty Ann Henry.

She leaves to cherish her memories five daughters: Patricia Smith, Cathy Thornton, Betty Geters (Jack), Mary Brown, Yolanda Brown (Gordon) all of Houston; two daughters−in−law, June McCloud Brown of Springfield, Massachusetts and Bobbie Jean Augustine of Houston; 11 grandchildren, Anthony, Sabrina, Jackie-Earl, Tori (Springfield, Mass.), Lamont, Nicole, Jarvis, Eric, Eddie, Aaron, Brandon; 20 great−grandchildren; three great great−grandchildren; four brothers, Daniel Augustine (Sandra), Elder Paul Augustine (Novella), Arthur Augustine (Ruby), Willie Augustine (Patricia) all of Houston; three sisters, Barbara Hunter (New Orleans, La.), Peggy Branford (James), Gilda Augustine of Houston and a host of nieces, nephews, close friends and relatives, and two very close persons, Peggy Williams and Bobbie White.

THE CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR

Ina Augustine Brown ORDER OF SERVICE

Prelude ............................................................................................................................ Soft Music Processional ..................................................................................................... Clergy and Family Selection ........................................................................................................... Music Department Reading of The Holy Scriptures Old Testament ................................................................................................ Pastor R. C. Bell New Testament ............................................................................. Pastor Derrick Spearman Prayer of Consolation .................................................... Rev. Dr. Terrance D. Grant-Malone Solo .......................................................................................................................... Debra Hubbard Acknowledgments/Resolutions ................................................................. Announcing Clerk Obituary ..................................................................................................................... Read Silently

Solo .......................................................................................................................... Angela Johnson Remarks ............................................................................................................... 2 Minutes Please Relative — Elder Paul Augustine Friend — Joe August Usher Board — Deacon Napoleon Washington Mission Sister/Play Daughter — Sis. Bobbie White Solo ........................................................................................................................ Rosalind Randle Sermon .................................................................................................. Pastor Harrell Ray Berry Recessional .......................................................................................... Clergy, Family & Friends Funeral Director in Charge

FAMILY TRIBUTES From Your Children

You were a wonderful mother, wife, and great woman. There wasn’t anything you wouldn’t do for us. You were so loyal

From Your Great−Grandchildren

From Your Great Great−Grandchildren Nana we love you and we’re going to miss you.

and dedicated to everything you did. We love you every day, and now we will miss you every day. We will not say good-bye because you will forever be in our hearts. You were loved by

From Your Siblings

everyone that came into your life. You was a mother to all,

We are so happy that we shared our love each and every time

which will never be forgotten.

we were together. We may not have visit one another every

Love Your Daughters Patricia, Cathy, Betty, Mary, Yolanda

day but when we did it was hard not to stay. We’ll hold on to the kisses and hugs until we see you again! Know that we love you and we’ll miss you and you extraordinary cooking!

Love Your Brothers and Sisters

From Your Grandchildren We have so many wonderful memories of you Nana. The Nana we all know and love was so full of life, laughter and love. You were always there to talk, listen, wrestle and play with us which ever one we needed to lift us up. We’re going to miss you Nana.

Love your Grandchildren

From Your Sister –In-Law Ina you are truly the best sister-in law I could ever ask for.

Even though you are gone, I am truly blessed knowing I only have to look at your brother to see that same smile, to hear

that humor, and to experience those same quirks that only siblings are able to share. I love you dearly and I will miss you every day. Rest In Peace.

From Your God – Grandchild Thank you Nana for always believing in me, always encouraging me, and always loving me! I will keep your memories alive in me and continue to be the best mother for Khloe as you have been for all of us!

Love Kyleisha and Khloe

Love , Ruby

Cherished Memories

Cherished Moments

PALLBEARERS

ACTIVE LAMONT SHERMAN EDDIE BROWN ERIC BROWN

KEVIN AKINS CHRISTOPHER ADKINS NATHANIEL BRANFORD HONORARY

ELDER PAUL AUGUSTINE ARTHUR AUGUSTINE DANIEL AUGUSTINE WILLIE AUGUSTINE

ANTHONY WADE GORDON DAVIS JACK GETERS JAMES BRANFORD

ACKNOWLEDGMENT The family of Mrs. Ina Brown would like to sincerely thank all that have given us words of comfort, prayers of strength, and unconditional love and sincere sympathy in this difficult season. We are also grateful for the flowers, calls, cards, texts, visits, and food. Your thoughts increased the faith we needed to face the days to come. Thank you for being here for us as we accept God’s will in knowing our beloved mother is absent from the body but present with the Lord.

INTERMENT Paradise Cemetery North

10401 W Montgomery Road | Houston, Texas 77088

REPAST New Mount Carmel Baptist Church Fellowship Hall

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ENTRUSTED TO: Paradise Funeral Home & Cemetery North 10401 W Montgomery Road | Houston, Texas 77088 281-445-1201

www.paradisefuneralhome.net

COMMEMORATIVE PROGRAM DESIGNED BY Dr. J. Talbert Fuller, Jr. New Mount Carmel Baptist Church 4301 Weaver Road | Houston, Texas 77016

Pastor Harrell Ray Berry (832) 741−9625 | (713) 631−0305 | Email: johntoljr@gmail.com