Obituary
Camille Owosela Camille was born the fourth of six siblings in Mullins, SC on January 13, 1947. She left this world to be with the Lord on January 6, 2021.
Camille was the beloved mother of Boris Brown and Tomeka Brown. In recent years she resided in Crescent City, California, with her cherished son, Boris and daughter-in-law, Tammy. Here she enjoyed many trips to the beach and drives along the ocean, as well as visits to her other favorite place, St. Vincent’s Thrift store.
Camille located to Washington, D.C in her early twenties. She later moved to Montgomery County, Maryland, ensuring that her children would receive a good education. For more than 30 years she worked at the National Labor Relations Board Headquarters in Washington, DC, from where she retired. On the job she was known and loved by all employees, old, and new.
She immensely enjoyed gardening and shared countless beautiful flower bouquets with her family, friends, and coworkers. During the eighties and nineties, Camille was an actress in many plays that were written and directed by her brother the late Lee C. Brown. Oh, how she was a star in every role that she casted for. She had “sparkling eyes” and an infectious laughter. Her conversations were always lively and jovial.
Camille was a vibrant and energetic soul. She did not require much, but she invested much. During her lifetime she earnestly served God, and her fellowman. She enjoyed doing good deeds, inspiring, and bringing happiness to everyone she knew. She was a faithful and committed member of New Samaritan Baptist Church, Washington, D.C. under the Auspices of the late Robert Harrison and presently, Bishop Michael V. Kelsey, Senior Pastor. Being a faithful member, she served in several ministries: Senior Choir, Hospitality, and Missionary, etc. until her health declined.
She is preceded in death, by her parents, Lee and Lillie Mae Brown, brothers, Lee C. Brown, Fred Rogers Brown, sister Lorena Fuller, and niece Daphne Brantley.
To honor her life and memories are son, Boris Brown (Tammy Sounde) Crescent City, California, Tomeka Brown, Silver Springs, Maryland, sisters, Mary E. Ebron, (James T. Ebron), Tampa, Florida, Cora Brantley (James Brantley). Mullins, SC. brother-in-law Dr. Joseph Fuller, Orangeburg. SC, special niece and caregiver, Carlita Cochran, grandchildren Dominique, and Angel Martin, Taylor and Erica Montgomery, Katie Sounde, and several great-grandchildren.
To cherish her memories and life also are special friends, Deacon and Deaconess Bobby and Ernestine Southerland, best friend, Sabrina Robinson, many nieces and nephews, her Church Family and numerous other relatives, co-workers, and friends. “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” 2nd Timothy 4 v 7. The Family is comforted by your help, support and heartfelt condolences.
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