Bernice Brown

Bernice M. Brown was born to the late Claude Marshall and Willie L. Marshall in San Antonio, Texas on August 28, 1945.

Bernice attended Booker T. Washington High School in Bartlett, Texas where she graduated in1963. After graduation, Bernice attended Austin Community College Nursing Program. She obtained her certification as a Medical Assistant/ Medical Office Specialist. Later, Bernice furthered her studies and received her medical license from CBM. Bernice worked at Travis State School/Austin State School, Private Duty Care in the community and La La Convalescent Nursing Home until she retired in 1994.

Earlier in life Bernice was a Jehovah Witness with her mother and siblings. Shortly after Bernice accepted Christ as her saviour and was baptized. As life went on she rededicated her life to Christ at God's Power in Christian Fellowship that was shepherd by Apostle Elijah Holland.

On March 25, 2016, Bernice M. Brown departed this life at Gracy Woods Nursing Home in Austin, Texas.

Preceding her in death is her grandfather: Will Summers; father; Claude Marshall, husband; Johnny M. Brown, sisters; Bertella Marshall, Beatrice Marshall, Claudia Marshall, brother; Henry D. Marshall, nephew; James Wayne Marshall.

Bernice leaves to treasure her loving memory: mother; Willie L. Marshall, daughters; Celia Kellough, Nettie Kellough all of Austin Texas, Constance Ulor of Hutto Texas, brothers; Ernest V. Summers (Betty) of Belton Texas, John D. Marshall (Cindy) of Taylor Texas , Elroy D. Marshall (Rose) of Round Rock Texas, sisters; Betty Crisp, Wilma F. Johnson, Annie M. Ezika, Mary A. Mange (John), Patricia A. Marshall (Clifton) all of Austin Texas, Lucille Haynes of Taylor Texas, Dora L. Howze (Tony) of Yorktown Virginia, cousins; Clara Summers of San Angelo Texas, Robert L. Summers of Houston Texas, grandchildren; Daisha Weathers, Dominique Weathers, Kia Brown, Kiara Brown, Charise Loggins, David Weathers II, Devin Weathers, Dayton Weathers, Jordan Brown, Justin Brown, Joshua Brown, Markiet Loggins Jr, Kaden Beavers, great grandchildren; Brycen Weathers, Aaliyah Norris and a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Mrs. Brown will lie in state at 9:00am on Friday, April 1st, 2016 at 9:00am at Greater Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 1801 Pennsylvania Ave., Austin, Texas. Home Going Celebration will be held at 11:00am, Friday, April 1st, 2016 at Greater Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Internment Committal Service will follow in Assumption Cemetery, 3650 S. IH-35, Austin, Texas.

23 Psalm
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.