Carrie Artency Brown

Carrie Artency Brown affectionately known as “Big Momma” passed from this life peacefully on September 23, 2024. She was surrounded by her loving family and caregivers during the last days of her life.
Carrie was born March 19, 1931 to Gabe Davidson Sr. and Carrie Artency Davidson. Carrie was one of five children born to her parents. After becoming an adult Carrie married Royal C Brown Sr. and they became the parents of seven children. As a Dietary Aide at Washington County Nursing Home and as well as Jackson Nursing Home Carrie dedicated many years to her work and made a significant impact while at both facilities. Her commitment and passion inspired so many people around her that work followed her home. She served as a Dietary Aide to her community, all while teaching multiple people how to cook over the years.
Family and friends remember Carrie “Big Momma” Brown for her warm smile, soothing hugs and infamous cheek kiss. She was a mother to all that would accept her love and guidance. Her compassionate heart caused her to empty her deep freezer and pantry to anyone in need. Carrie was a member of Mt. Shady A.M.E. Zion Church where she served as a Mother on the Conference level. She was a lover of gospel music, cooking, serving God and her community.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 58 years Royal Cleveland Brown Sr. Her parents Gabe Davidson Sr. and Carrie Artency Davidson, then her siblings John Willis Davidson Sr. and Ella Gaston.
She leaves to cherish her memory seven sons, a very devoted son Harold (Annie) Brown Sunflower, Al, Cornelius (Gladys) James of Jackson, Alabama, Royal (Sharon) Brown Jr., Cecil Brown, Jimmie Brown, all of Sunflower Alabama Charles (Debra) Brown, Lemore , California and Peter Brown of Houston, Texas; one daughter Carrie Creer of Sunflower and one brother Gabe Davidson, of Mobile, Alabama, two devoted God daughters Norma Seals and Edna Lang, a devoted cousin Marvin Davidson, two devoted grandchildren Gayle Brown and Jennifer Reed, devoted great grandchildren Elijah Owens and Thalia Brown, devoted great – great grandchild Ryan Johnson twenty-two grandchildren, forty great-grandchildren, two great-great- grandchildren and a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and good friends.
 

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