Mrs. Louisa V. (Granville) Lamar Brown

On December 3, 1917, Louisa V. Granville became the first born of Rosalie and Jeff Granville. Her parents, never at the time, presumed they would have seven other children including a set of twins. She and her youngest brother were the last remaining. At an early age Louisa accepted Christ, attended Sunday school and church and served in many ministries while in Arkansas. She attended the public schools of Wilson, Arkansas. Her dream was to become a nurse, but because of the social and economic situations her wish did not come true. Louisa moved to Memphis, TN after the death of her father in 1941. Later in life, her union with Chauncey Davis produced her only son Charles Davis. When he became old enough to enlist in the army, Louisa moved to Chicago to be closer to some of her sisters. Louisa lived and worked in Chicago for the next 35 years. During this time she met and married John Brown. They were happily married for 10 years until his death. "Aunt Lou", as she was known later moved to Kalamazoo, Michigan to be closer to her remaining family members. Louisa loved her family and always wanted to help when she could--be it a listening ear, a place to stay or financial help. Having made it through a most difficult time for Blacks in America and especially for women, she was an inspiration. Although the later years were accompanied by health problems, she never lost her faith in our Lord and Savior Jesus, and often spoke of His Grace and Mercy that carried her through the trials over the years. While she was still able, she joined First United Baptist Church of Kalamazoo under the stewardship of Pastor Lenzy Bell and attended as often as she could. Louisa was preceded in death by her parents, Jeff and Rosalie Granville; three sisters, Mildred Thomas of Chicago, IL, Jeffrey Granville of Natchez, MS, Lillian Granville of Chicago, IL and three brothers, Emile Granville of AR, Joseph Granville of Chicago, IL and John Albert Granville of San Francisco, CA. Louisa leaves to cherish her memory, one beloved son: Charles E. Davis and his wife Dorothy Davis; her children and grandchildren; her brother, Robert Granville and his wife Edna; two nieces, R. Denise (Granville) Gardner, Brenda Thomas and two nephews, Robert E. Granville and children, Takeshia, Robert E. Jr., Sonya, C. Ken Granville and his wife, Gail Granville; their daughters, Jasmine, Melissa and Cassandra; a god-daughter, Aldina Jackson of Chicago, IL and a host of great nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. In beloved memory of Louisa Lamar (Granville) Brown--We Will Miss You! And You Will Forever Be In Our Memories!

Mrs. Louisa V. (Granville) Lamar Brown

December 3, 1917 - December 25, 2010