Geneva Anita Wimberly Brown, 91 of LaPorte and formerly of Kountze was called home by her Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 17, 2009 at her home. Geneva was a beloved mother, grandmother, aunt and a dedicated servant of the Lord. Geneva was born in Sour Lake, Texas on June 19, 1917 to Julian and Anita (Mailhos) Wimberly. She graduated from Sour Lake High School in 1935 and married Reverend Warren Jessie Brown on June 22, 1935.
A devotion to God and love for people were evident through their sixty-seven years of marriage and a lifetime of sacrifice and service to the highest call. She was a cornerstone of wisdom, patience, and joy which was an inspiration to all that knew her and will continue in the lives of the people she touched. This legacy will be passed on for years to come through her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren whom she loved so much and will never forget her.
Geneva is survived by her daughters, Anita Chamberlain and her husband Raymond of Deer Park, Charlotte Wilson of LaPorte, Sheila Donnell and her husband Billy of Houston, Vicci Sanders of Pasadena; sisters, Gladys Pullin of Rockwell, and Margaret Sparks of Beaumont; grandchildren, Beth McComb, Kyle Chamberlain, Kris Sanders, Trey Wilson, and Katherine Raney; and great grandchildren, Heather Linares, Stacey McComb, Chad McComb, Chris Wooley, Devon Delage, Lexi Sanders, C.J. Sanders, and Elizabeth Raney. She was preceded in death by her husband, Warren Brown; her parents; three brothers; and a sister.
A gathering of family and friends will be Thursday evening, from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Broussard's, 530 W. Monroe, Kountze. Funeral service will be 10:30 A.M. Saturday, January 24, 2009 at Deer Park Church of God, 3822 Luella Avenue, Deer Park followed by graveside services at 3:00 P.M. at Old Hardin Cemetery in Kountze under the direction of Broussard's, Kountze. A gathering of family and friends will be Friday evening, January 23, 2009 from 6:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at the church in Deer Park.
Memorial contributions may be made in Geneva’s memory to Deer Park Church of God, 3822 Luella Avenue, Deer Park, Texas 77536.
