Dorothy Brown Obituary
The family announces the passing of Dorothy Brown in Miami, Florida on September 16, 2026. Dorothy, born on December 25, 1937 in Gulf Hammock, Florida, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Dorothy Brown or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Bradley and Janie Bell Monroe; her husband Tommie L. Brown; her children, Carolyn Rhem and Derek Lewis; and her grandson Nathaniel Rhem, Jr..
She is survived by: her daughters, Bishop, Tanya M. Hanks (Robert) and Sherronda N. Brown; her goddaughter Traniese Davis; her son-in-law Nathaniel Rhem, Sr.; her grandchildren, Charronda N. Porter (Earl), Michelle Robinson, Corlette Rhem, Antonio Ollison, Jr., Destiny Brown, Kori Hanks, Robert M. Hanks, Jr., Brandy Davis and Antwon Davis; her sister Janie Black of Miami, Florida; her siblings-in-law, Lorenzo Biddines, Sr. of Ocala, Lille Brown-Smith of Ocala, Thomasina Rawls of Ocala, Evette Rawls-Biddines of St. Petersburg and Sheila Biddines of Dallas, Texas; and her friends, Mother Mary Morand and Mother Betty Dempsey. She is also survived by 28 great-grandchildren; and 9 great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Friday, September 25th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Summers Funeral Home (2238 NW 10th St, Ocala, FL 34475). A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, September 26th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Greater New Bethel Baptist Church (612 NW 4th Pl, Ocala, FL 34475).
