Ms. Verline Brown

**NOTE: A SERVICE IN LOVING MEMORY FOR MS. VERLINE BROWN WILL BE HELD FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2026, AT THE GALILEE BAPITST CHURCH. THE DOORS OF THE CHURCH WILL OPEN AT 10:00 A.M. FOR VISITATION. ***PLEASE SEE PUBLIC VIEWING, VISITATION & SERVICE TIMES AND LOCATIONS BELOW* ***NOTE: MASKS AND HAND SANITIZER CAN BE PROVIDED BY REQUEST. ________________________________________ ***ATTENTION TO THOSE WHO WOULD LIKE TO VIEW SERVICES ONLINE YOU HAVE (4) OPTIONS TO CHOOSE FROM: 1. Go to Galilee Baptist Church's website at: gbckazoo.org -Or 2. Go to YouTube and type in The Galilee Baptist Church Lives Stream -Or 3. Go to Facebook, if you have a Facebook account. after logging in, type in Galilee Baptist Church -Or- 4. Use the GBC App, Instagram or Twitter _________________________________________ ***NOTE: DVD MEMORIAL TRIBUTE WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON _________________________________________ The Scroll of Life On December 25, 1938, Ms. Verline Brown was born to Fenner and Wilma Brown in Jackson, Tennessee. She later relocated to Chicago, Illinois, and then to Kalamazoo, Michigan, alongside the love of her life for 56 years-the father of her nine children, Willie Beasley, who preceded her in death in 2009. Verline exemplified strength and love throughout her journey. Every step she took was intentional, empowered by her deep love for the Lord and his people. Though she endured profound heartbreak with the passing of two of her daughters, Phyllis Echols and Dorothy Brown, she was also preceded in death by her great-granddaughter, Ladayshia Brown. She continued to pour love upon her family with all the strength she had, trusting the Lord from day to day. Verline joined Galilee Baptist Church in the early 1960s under the leadership of Pastor Mabry Gardner. At this time, the church was located on Gull Road. In 1971, as a devoted member, she participated in the march with the congregation from Gull Road to the new location at North Westnedge and Patterson Street, with her three children by her side. She remained a faithful member until her passing. Verline was the “Certain Woman who never sought fame or vanity; She was simply a loving, witty, generous, quiet woman cherished by many-especially her children: Quincy (Shirley) Brown, Wendea (Douglas) Ringer, Christie (Janet) Brown, Fashanda Brown, Shondell (Raquel “Monie”) Brown, Azariah Brown, and Douglas Brown. Her special bonus daughter, Helen Duncan; bonus son, Walter Portrum; and two stepchildren, Skyeva Luter and Jerry Beasley. Her sisters Christine House-Thurmand (Dave) and Joanne Warford (Oliver, who preceded her in death); her sister Wilma Norman; and her brother James Brown also preceded her in death. Verline was a beloved granny and great-granny to a host of grandchildren, whom she loved unconditionally and abundantly

Ms. Verline Brown

December 25, 1938 - August 14, 2026