Laverne Brown Obituary

With sadness, we share the passing of Laverne Brown of Roosevelt, New York. Laverne, born on March 4, 1950, passed away on June 11, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Catherine Padgett Gary and Marion D. Gary; her husband Frank Brown, Jr.; and her siblings, Hope Gary and Brian Hogan Gary.

She is survived by: her children, Tisha Remell Gary Ward of Batesburg-Leesville and Terencia Kimberly Brown (Linda) of Raleigh; her adoptive daughter Angela Margaret Teixeira of Raleigh; her grandchildren, Gabrielle Frankee Ward (Jeffrey) of Clayton, Derek Tracy Ward of Batesburg-Leesville, Devin Marion Ward of Batesburg-Leesville and Trinity Olivia Helen Teixeira of Raleigh; and her siblings, Albert D. Gary (Carolyn) of Lexington, Garney Gary of Landover, Maryland and Natalie Gary of Batesburg-Leesville. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members, and dear friends.