Hattie Brown was born to Elmo Brown and Mattie (Carswell) Brown on May 25,1931. She worked for Antenna Specialist Co. for several years but retired from the Cleveland Board of Education as a bus monitor. Hattie was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses on February 4,2012. Although she was 80 yrs old at that time, she enjoyed field service (the door-to-door ministry) and sitting in on bible studies and oftentimes said she was going to get well enough to get back out. She continued to work hard to remain faithful.

Hattie loved her family unconditionally and would always be there for all of them in their times of need. She was known for her feisty fun-loving character, as well as her sharp style of dress and high heel shoes, even while walking with a walker. Known to be outspoken, she often made heartfelt comments at the meetings that kept you on the edge of your seat.

She was loved and cared for by those inside and out of the congregation. She touched many lives. The facility manager at the dialysis center said "Your mom always asked about my husband who is sick, she's so encouraging. I love her so much”. Many of the workers there commented on her care and concern for them, as well as their family members. During her stay in rehab after surgery, the manager from the transportation company called to check on her. All of the drivers signed a card that he hand delivered and he continued to come to visit.

Frail in stature, Hattie was strong at heart and at will, having successfully pulled through multiple ailments and surgeries. At age 84 the doctors recommended dialysis but said she would not last more than three years. Here we are nine years later celebrating her wonderful life.

Hattie will be missed for her fantastic cornbread dressing, macaroni and cheese, and she knew she could fry a chicken breast. She had a kind and giving heart, making phone calls and checking on others even when she didn't feel her best. She also had a tendency to show up while being pushed in her wheelchair, at hospitals, funerals and nursing facilities, just to share her love and support to others in need.

She is survived by five sons Esby Braswell who preceded her in death, Albert Williams (Esther) Edward/Raymond Moore, Perry Grimes Brown, Ellis Grimes Brown and one daughter Cynthia Moore- Morris (Robert). She loved Emerson Harper, Robert Morris, Earnestine Poole (Billy), Sharell Huff (Hardwick) and Pamela Mack as her own sons and daughters.

Hattie has eight grandchildren: Egypt McKee, Shawn Jones, Tiffany Golden, Gale Byers, Lauren Nephew, Catrice Edgerton, Douglas Burston-Moore, and Kingston Grimes-Brown. Fifteen great grandchildren and three great great-grandchildren, as well as a host of very close cousins and friends. Her oldest and dearest friend Marie Harris-Smith for more than 80 years and Leola Thomas, her loving and attentive caregiver for more than 9 years.