Palestine Brown
August 15, 1918 - July 10, 2014
On August 15, 1918 Palestine Robinson Brown was born to Enda and Leonard Robinson in Sardis Mississippi. Both her parents preceded her in death. In 1933 Palestine met and married Fred Brown, of which five children were born, three preceded her in death. Raymon (Ray), Johnnie Mae, Andrew (A.W.). She had one sister, Marion Tyler, who also preceded her in death. Palestine worked and retired from the Chicago Board of Education. She loved working with children so much that she joined the Foster Grandparent Program in Maywood, Illinois. She worked with her special children until the age of 93. Palestine loved going to church, going out to eat, sports, and shopping. She leaves to cherish her memories: 1 son Harry (Harvey James) his wife Earlene, who was like a daughter to her, 1 daughter Rita (Margarita) 1 sister, Ethel Lee Hawkins, 10 grandchildren, 20 great grands, a host of nieces and nephews and cousins, 2 special nieces Emma Jefferson, and Essie Jackson of Maywood,.
On August 15, 1918 Palestine Robinson Brown was born to Enda and Leonard Robinson in Sardis Mississippi. Both her parents preceded her in death. In 1933 Palestine met and married Fred Brown, of which five children were born, three preceded... View Obituary & Service Information