On November 3, 2024, Doris May Edwards Brown affectionately referred to as "Dahlin" received her wings and went to walk with the angels. She was 96 years old.

She cared deeply for her family and neighbors in Atlantic City, NJ. She did this not out of obligation, but because of who she was. Anyone who knew her knew that she was a sweet spirit in their eyes, and that's all that ever mattered to her. Dahlin's greatest love was her family.

Doris was preceded in death by by Rev. Dr. Donald Eugene Brown Sr. in March 2024.

She is survived by her children, Jaymes Browne (Dale) of Las Vegas NV, Bruce Brown (Vivian) of Land O' Lakes, FL, Yvonne "Bonnie" Brown-Lee (Rev. Dr. W. David Lee) of Ruther Glen, VA; eight grandchildren, James Brown Jr., Donald Brown, Reeshima (Missy) Brown (Abdullah) LaQuenta Evans, Danielle Bryant, Cary Claiborne Jr. (Danielle) Talia Claiborne, and Tanisha Brockington (James); great-grandchildren, Malik Massey, Nigee Brown, Alexis Gibson, Te'Airuh Scott, E'Mon Evans, Da'Jon Newhouse, E'mon Evans, Immanuel Evans, E'miyah Evans, Josiah Bryant, Niall Bryant , Cooper Claiborne, Remi Claiborne, James Brockington and Jeremiah Brockington; great-great grandchildren, Syncere Gibson, Aayan, Suhaylah, Arya Brown, Juwarriyah Brown, Naomi Massey, and Airah Scott; in laws, Rosalind Brown of Atlantic City, NJ and Cary Claiborne Sr. (Beverly) of Glen Allen, VA; daughter in love, Rachel Brown; special daughters, Willie Blocker (James) of  Pleasantville, NJ, and Josette Ward of Atlantic City, NJ; special family, Yvonne Jordan (Ronald) Florence Green, Michael Brown (Jenean) all of Atlantic City, NJ and Lila Coley of Salem, NJ.

A viewing will be held at Beulah Baptist Church, 5216 Arcadia Road Ruther Glen, VA, on Monday, November 11, 2024, at 10:00 AM followed by a homegoing service at 11:00 AM. The interment will be held privately. A repast will follow the service immediately.