Oddie Lee Brown Obituary (1928 - 2015)

Oddie Lee Brown, born in Tucker, Texas to the late, Lela and Will Brown on January 24, 1928, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, January 13, 2015. In 1960, she moved to LaMarque, Texas with her sister, Juanita and brother-in-law, George. She was a member of Hines Memorial COGIC under the leadership of Supt. Harry Allen, where she faithfully attended until failing health prevented her from doing so. She was employed by John Sealy Hospital (now UTMB) for nearly 40 years. She is predeceased by her sister, Juanita McKnight; brother, Perry Hill; nephew, Robert McKnight; and special cousin, Laura Bass. She is survived by son, Patrick Brown; sister, Silverleen Taylor, sister-in-law, Mary Lena Hill; nieces and nephews, Marian Coverson (Coger); George McKnight (Susie); Cheryle Chevalier, Phillip McKnight (Tami); and a host of great nieces, nephews and cousins from Tyler, Tucker, Palestine and Fort Worth/Dallas, Texas. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, January 20, 11 a.m. at Hines Memorial COGIC, officiated by Supt. Harry Allen.