Theresa Marie

Brown

Theresa Marie Brown

August 6, 1946 – May 12, 2026

Theresa Marie Brown, age 79, peacefully departed this life on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. She was born on August 6, 1946, in Toledo, Ohio, to Richard O. Brown Sr. and Betty Jo Fields Harris. Theresa was the beloved eldest of eight children and carried that role with strength, wisdom, love, and quiet sacrifice throughout her life.

Theresa was educated through the Toledo Public School system and proudly graduated from Edward Drummond Libbey High School. At a young age, she accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as her Savior at Manhattan Temple, formerly known as St. James Holiness Church of God in Christ, under the leadership of the late Bishop William Morgan James. She remained rooted in her faith throughout her life and cherished her spiritual foundation. The ministry is now led by Dr. William James Jr. at Win the World Ministries.

A faithful and dedicated member of the church, Theresa served in numerous capacities throughout the years. She sang in the choir, directed the children's choir known as the Sunshine Band, and faithfully worked in the Media Ministry, formerly known as the Tape Ministry, helping to ensure that the ministry reached beyond the sanctuary walls. In recognition of her unwavering commitment and years of service, she was honored and recognized as a Church Mother by her pastor before her health began to decline.

A dedicated and hardworking woman, Theresa faithfully served at ProMedica Toledo Hospital for more than 50 years before retiring. Her years of service reflected her loyalty, consistency, and deep commitment to caring for others.

Theresa was preceded in death by her parents, Betty Jo Harris, Richard O. Brown Sr., and Bernice Brown, who lovingly raised Theresa as her own; siblings, Elder Richard O. Brown Jr., Russell Harris, Frederick Harris, Gwendolyn Harris, Marquita Harris, and Kedron Harris; and grandparents, Ruth Fields, and Henry and Mary Townsend.

She leaves to cherish her precious memory her loving sisters, Darla Harris and Denise Wills; brother, James (Sharonda) Townsend; sister-in-law, Teresa Tate Brown; special nephew, Elder Richard O. Brown III; aunts, Maggie Grice and Florean Smith; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members, and dear friends who will forever treasure her love, wisdom, laughter, and presence.

Family and friends will be received on Thursday, June 4, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at The House of Day Funeral Service.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 5, 2026, at Win the World Ministries, with family hour/viewing beginning at 11:00 a.m. and funeral service at 12:00 noon. Interment will follow at Ottawa Hills Memorial Park.