October 3, 1951 - January 3, 2025
Order of Service
Prelude
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Opening Hymn
Remarks & Reflections
Scripture Reading
Obituary Selection
Eulogy
Closing Prayer
Final Viewing
Postlude
Chaplin Douglas Brown “Yesterday” by Melvin Crispell III
Andrea Alisha and Amena
Pr Pa “O Pa Pa
Obituary
Linda Clay was born on October 3, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois to Helen Clay Her family relocated to New York City where she Russel Sage Middle School and Jamaica High School in Queens, New York.
She met Douglas Brown in her adolesent years and they begain a relationship as teenagers and married in November of 1970. From this union they had 3 daughters; Andrea, Alisha and Amena
Linda furthered her education at LaGuardia Community College in New York and earned her Bachelor of Science in Human Services at Springfield College In Massachusettes.
Throughout her life, Linda touched the hearts of many with her warmth, kindness and laughter. She was known for her unyeilding faith in God, and being a protector to those she loved most.
Linda passed away peacefully on January 3, 2025 surrounded by family and loved ones. She is survived by her mother Helen Clay; ex-husband, Douglas Brown; daughters, dren, Imani, Amira, Alfred, Jordan, Chr n, Alfred Coney III.
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Proverbs 16:16
"How much better it is to get wisdom than gold, to get insight rather than silver"
Romans 8:38-39
"For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither Angels or Demons, neither the present or the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation will separate us from the love of God and Jesus Christ."
Repass
Fountain Community Room 226 Fountain Street
New Haven, Connecticut 06515
Acknowledgments
Thank you to all of the friends and family coming from near and far to celebrate the life of our beloved Linda Brown All of the phone calls, texts and outpouring of love is appreciated by the family at this difficult time. Your love and support will be remembered always. With Love and Warm Regards, The Brown and Clay Family
