Carless Brownlee Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Carless Brownlee of Rockford, Illinois, who passed away on April 24, 2026, at the age of 83, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Carless Brownlee or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her father James Sr. Clay; her husband Robert Brownlee Jr.; her parent Reola Johnson; her siblings, Laverne Walker, Betty McKinley, James Clay Jr. and King Solomon Johnson; and her son-in-law Roscoe C. Burks Jr..
She is survived by: her children, Bobby Brownlee (Nakia), Billy Joe Brownlee, Rena Burks, Benney Brownlee, Joeann Brownlee and Nicole Boyle; and her sisters, Shirley Jean Brownlow, Dorthy Williams, Aserlean Jordan and Leona Johnson. She is also survived by 22 grandchildren; 38 great grandchildren and 10 great great grandchildren.
