Mrs. Nora Jean Collie Brown

As the day draws closer to the end than when it began, the Batchelor Brothers Family joins with loving arms wrapped around the loved ones of Mrs. Nora Jean Collie Brown, as we embark on the “Last Mile” on this side of the Jordan with her. Mrs. Brown got her ticket and stepped on that Glory Train on Monday, July 8, 2024 at her residence in Goldsboro, NC. The following is the official obituary for Mrs. Nora Jean Collie Brown:

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: henceforth, there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me in that day: and not to me only, but to all them that love his appearing.” II Timothy 4:7-8 

Nora Jean Collie Brown (affectionately known as “Sato”, “Jeanie” and “GG”) was born January 24, 1939, in LaGrange, North Carolina to the late Herman Lee Shaw and Ava Collie Best. She departed this earthly realm, on July 8, 2024, at her home in Goldsboro, NC. She attended Frink High School in LaGrange, NC in 1957. She was joined in Holy Matrimony to Rev David Lee Brown, Sr on July 17, 1957. To this union, four children were born. 

She was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend who enjoyed shopping, decorating, yard work, and cooking for her family. She was well- known for her delicious cakes and collard greens. Nora Jean was a woman of exceptional knowledge and wisdom. She was a mother to anyone she met. Nora Jean was the comedian of the family, and she would keep you laughing. She would give sound advice and after she had spoken her peace, she would end the conversation with “That’s just the way the cookie crumbles”. After her union with Rev. David Lee Brown, the couple moved from Goldsboro, NC to West Virginia and finally arrived in New York City where they lived for 12 years before moving back to Goldsboro, NC. Nora Jean loved the Lord and accepted Christ as her Savior. 

Nora Jean Brown is preceded in death by her husband Rev. David Lee Brown, Sr, and her parents, Herman Lee Shaw and Ava Collie Best. Her father-in-law Bishop John David Brown and mothers-in-law Rev. Rosa Lee Brown (1 st wife) and Margaret Brown (2 nd wife). Her brother Harper Best Jr, and brothers-in-law Rev. John Brown, Trustee Samuel Brown, Rev. Carl Henry Brown, Rev. Christopher Brown, Jimmie Gardner, Major Bizzell, and Bishop Charles Cogdell. Her sisters-in-law Delois Jones, Rev. Gloria Bizzell, Rev. Rosa Mae Bizzell, Gertie Mae Brown, Amelia Brown, Mary Brown, Naomi Collie, Cheryl Best, and Irene Brown. Her son-in-law Bishop Michael Isler. Her nephews James (Pete) Brown, and Kenneth Ray Brown. Her niece Germaine Collie. 

She leaves to celebrate her life and legacy; two sons Bishop David Niven Brown (Margo) of Pinebluff, NC, and Pastor Terry Lee Brown, Sr (Pearlie) of Suffolk, VA. Two daughters, Cindy Brown Isler of Winston-Salem, NC, and a devoted loving daughter Andrea Worrell (Freddie) of Goldsboro, NC. Twelve grandchildren David Brown, Jr. (Stephanie) of Franklinton, NC, Daniel Brown (Ebony) of Aberdeen, NC, Derrick Isler of Winston-Salem, NC, Terry Brown Jr. of Virginia Beach, VA, Timothy Brown (LaKishia) of Charlotte, NC, Crystal Isler of Charlotte, NC, Christiana Brown of Virginia Beach, VA, and Johnathan Brown (Zipporah) of Midlothian, VA. Twelve great- grandchildren Abigail Brown, David Brown III, Amani Brown, Chloe Brown, Zoey Brown, Daniel Brown Jr., Amiyah Brown, Ashlyn Brown, Ethan Brown, Gabriella Brown, Aariyon Fernandez, and Christian Fernandez; 2 brothers Ronnie Best, Sr of Greensboro, NC and Willie Collie of Goldsboro, NC. 1 sister Gwendolyn Gardner of Bronx, NY; 2 sisters-in-law Linda Cogdell of Durham, NC and Linda Best of Greensboro, NC; and 2 brothers-in-law Robert Bizzell and Thomas Jones both of Goldsboro, NC. A host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and other loving relatives and friends. 

Beginning on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 , tender moments of public visitation and reflection will take place between the hours of 11am and 12pm at Pentecostal United Holy Church 600 East Pine Street Goldsboro, NC. While there, relatives and friends can unite in love and support for each other, as they prepare to say “farewell.”  Commencing at 12noon, there will be a Triumphant Legacy Celebration also in the sanctuary of Pentecostal United Holy Church. Following the services in the sanctuary, Mrs. Brown's delicate temple along with her adored family, will be escorted to Fairview Cemetery in LaGrange, NC for Interment Rites. Mrs. Brown was so much to so many and it will be difficult with her no longer being with us on this side.  However, those who loved her can find solace knowing, she is now strolling the streets paved with pure gold free from all of life’s fitful fevers. There, she’s sitting at the Welcome Table feasting on milk and honey while enjoying being in the presence of her Heavenly Father. 

The family is receiving guests, beginning Sunday evening July 14, 2024, at the home located at 4123 US-70 Goldsboro, NC, where they will also assemble in preparation for the Prestigious Batchelor Brothers Ebony Motorcade.

E.M. Matthews and The Compassionate Professionals of Batchelor Brothers Funeral Establishment are working around the clock to provide the Brown and connected families with uncompromising dignity during this difficult moment in life.

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