Obituary for Grace Keen Brown Grace Keen Brown passed away on October 26, 2018 following a short illness. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Murray M. Brown, Jr., and her son Murray, III. Grace was born in Philadelphia July 23, 1927, the youngest of seven children, all deceased. She has been a resident of Dade County since 1939, having moved here with her father Fenimore and brother Edwin Keen, and was a graduate of Miami High. Grace retired in 1998 after 27 years with the State of Florida: 19 years at FIU (where she was a founding staff member) and 8 years with the Dept. of Children & Families, having served there as Finance Director for Dade & Monroe Counties. Her friends all knew her as “Amazing Grace.” Grace was a Past Matron of South Miami Chapter #250, Order of the Eastern Star, and Past Grand Ruth of the Grand Chapter of Florida. She served as Secretary of her chapter since 1988. Grace is survived by her loving children Patricia Blystone of Manassas, VA, and James of Miami; grandchildren Michelle Brown Lopez, Murray M. Brown IV (Liz), Taylor Brown (Melynda), Jennifer Blystone Morris (Kevin), Erin Blystone Acosta (Daniel), and James, Jr. & Steven Brown, Jr.; and great- grandchildren Alexis Lopez, Abby & Zachery Morris, Sydney & Murray Brown V, Anabella & Alexander Brown, and Emma & Jackson Acosta. Grace’s family was very dear to her and it was her hope that they will love each other as much as she loved each of them. Words cannot describe how much she will be missed. Services will be held at the Van Orsdel Funeral Home, 11220 N. Kendall Dr., on Saturday, November 10, 2018, with Visitation during 10am – 1pm, including an Eastern Star service at 12:00, followed by a private burial at Flagler Memorial Park. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Grace Keen Brown please visit our Sympathy Store. Upcoming Events Visitation © Stadia Maps, © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap Get Driving Directions NOV 10. 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Van Orsdel Kendall Chapel 11220 N. Kendall Drive Miami, FL, US, 33176 Order Flowers for the Visitation Guaranteed delivery before Grace’s Visitation begins. Service © Stadia Maps, © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap Get Driving Directions NOV 10. 12:00 PM Van Orsdel Kendall Chapel 11220 N. Kendall Drive Miami, FL, US, 33176 Order Flowers for the Service Guaranteed delivery before Grace’s Service begins. Cemetery Details Flagler Memorial Park Miami, AK, FL © Stadia Maps, © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap Get Driving Directions
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Grace Keen Brown July 23 1927 October 26 2018.
Death notice for the town of: Miami, state: Florida