Ernestine Joan Brown Ernestine Joan Brown was born the second child to Mr. Earnest and Minnie Dixon Mack in Pine Bluff, Arkansas on February 16, 1931. They later moved to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Mrs. Brown received her education in the Oklahoma City School System: graduating from Douglas High School in 1949. After high school, she was blessed to attend the now Tuskegee University in Tuskegee, AL where she graduated in 1953 with an ADN in Nursing. She joined in holy matrimony to Mr. Earnest Ogles, Mr. Luther Summers, and Mr. Theodore Elijah Brown. Additionally, she attended the University of Central Oklahoma (formerly Central State University) for continuing education classes in Nursing. Her career continued to Advance in the Nursing profession upon graduating from Tuskegee University, she initially worked at St Anthony’s Hospital for a brief period and later returning. Her career at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Oklahoma City, OK continued for 30 years and concluded in retirement. However, her passion for nursing did not end with retirement. Her desire to share her nursing knowledge and inspire others led her to Metro Technology as the Clinical Instructor for the LPN program, travel nursing to various states as a contracted nurse, and finally serving various local Nursing Home facilities as Director of Nursing and Charge Nurse as her final nursing assignments. Occasionally, she worked as a substitute teacher in the Mid-Del Schools and served as a poll monitor for Oklahoma County. Mother Brown was a woman of great faith and influence. She was a member of Fairview Baptist Church under the pastoral leadership of the late S.S. Fairly; New Hope Baptist Church where Rev J.D. Provo was the pastor, and The Loving St. James Baptist Church under Rev W.B. Parker. Her musical protégé was the late Minnie B. Anderson as a musician for the Provo Girls; she served as interim musician for local churches, music teacher at the Learning Academy; Music workshop musician under the late Glen E. Burleigh; she was a music instructor and played beautifully by ear and composition. Mother Brown sought to know Jesus in a more powerful way as she was baptized in Jesus Name and received the gift of the Holy Ghost at Greater First Deliverance Temple, Inc. under Bishop (Emeritus) Vanuel C. Little, Sr. She was a faithful member under the present pastoral leadership of Suff. Bishop Vanuel C. Little, Jr. testifying and enjoying being in attendance until her health declined. Mother Brown departed this earthly life on, Friday, July 22, 2022 at the Integris Hospice House in Oklahoma City, OK. Preceding her in death were her parents, her step-father, Mr. Alonzo Holt (Minnie), her brother, her husband, Brother Theodore E. Brown, and her VA family of dear friends: Annie Humphrey, Betty E. Fry, and Jacqueline Mason-Neal. She leaves to cherish her memories: a son, John Anthony Ogles- Oklahoma City, OK; a faithful and dedicated daughter, Evangelist LaRhonda Elaine Stewart (Troy) of Oklahoma City, OK; Grandchildren: Ernesha J. Houston, Treneek Ogles Bagby, Oklahoma City, OK; Nicole Ogles Shell Spencer, OK; Her special great granddaughters: Kamri J. Franklin and Kali Kelly. A host of other relatives, saints and friends.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. (Psalms 23:4)
Order of Service Processional
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Ministers, Funeral Directors, Family
Sister Cathey Thompson
Musical Selection GFDT Praise Team Prayer of Comfort Evangelist Pamela Hankerson Scripture Reading Old Testament: Deaconess Carla D. Cooper New Testament: Eld. Victor C. Little, I Tributes
Obituary Read Silently Musical Selection Brother Vernell Higgs - Heaven Eulogy Evangelist LaRonda Stewart
Memorial Video
2 minutes each Special Tribute
Parting Glance Rolfe Funeral Home
Elder Troy Stewart ( Son-in-Love) Musical Selection Sister Audrey Stewart Wright
Recessional Rolfe Funeral Home
Tuskegee, AL Class of 1953 · · · · · · ·
Founded July 4, 1881 Founders: George Campbell (former slave owner) and Lewis Adams (Former Slave) Built on a former slave plantation First President – The Honorable Booker T. Washington Known for: Veterinary Medicine & Tuskegee Airmen Flight Training Obtained University Status in 1985 Training professionals to become leaders
Legacy
Dear Mama,
I love your forever, Your sacrifices, your teaching will leave me never. I wanted you to know your name, So, I often called it because over the years you and I stayed the same. You are my shero always teaching by example, If only I can display a small sample. Mama, grandmother, sister, friend…. So many roles but child of God ‘til the end. Take your rest, don’t worry about us, We hold on to your strength and in God, we give you over in trust. Larhonda Elaine Stewart & Troy
Grandmother,
Grandmother of ours, gentle, but strong, Directing and correcting when wrong. We hear you say, “I love you”, And we love you too… Always, forever carrying you in our hearts and thoughts, We saw you, we heard you because for many years you fought. Grandmother, we were not ready for you to go, But at the appointed time you took your rest to a better place we know. We carry you in our hearts and mind, Thanking God for giving us precious memories and time. Ernesha, Kamri, and Kali
Acknowledgements The family of Mother Ernestine Brown extend our sincere gratitude and thanks for the many thoughts and prayers. We appreciate every phone call, text, and the many words of comfort with the acts of kindness during the illness and transition from earth to glory of our beloved and dear heart. Special thanks to our pastor, Suff. Bishop Vanuel C. Little, Jr., Lady Catherine M. Little, Bishop (Emeritus) Vanuel C. Little, Sr., Dr. Alice M. Little, and the entire Greater First Deliverance Temple family. We extend our appreciation to the medical doctors and staff of the Oklahoma Heart Hospital, Dr. Jerome Mathias, Carla at OU Medical Center, ETAL Plus, and Integris Hospice House. Heart felt appreciation to our special helping hands: Mamie Tillis, Cherri Higgs, Eliza Hawkins, Cathey Thompson, Dr. Alice M. Little, Evg. Ada M. Cutliff, Evg. Pamela Pratcher, Elder Troy Stewart, Rhonda Miles, Eld. Michael Fenner, Evg. Valarie M. Byers, Jolene Barbee, Elder Victor C. and Melissa Little, Deaconess Carla D. Cooper, Deaconess, Kirsten Lee, Carrie Alexander, Christine Coates, Rhonda Hill, Evg. Kaye Russell, JOY (Just Over Youth at GFDT), Minister Ira Viney, Nancy Pigee, Krissy Pigee, Pastor John and Lady Delores Thomas, Audrey Stewart-Wright, and Michelle Smith-Lawson.
Flower Bearers Missionaries Pallbearers Vernell Higgs Hezekiah Robinson Bobby Wayne Thompson Eld. Victor C. Little, I Donnie L. Barbee Interment Hill Crest Memory Gardens 12813 NE 50th St Spencer, OK 73084