In Loving Memory Helen Virginia Brown  - 3/8/2010 On February 28, 1940 in the Damascus Community, a star appeared on the horizon.  God blessed Corine Jones Smith, Fred and Carrie Jones with a beautiful daughter.  She was given the name Helen Virginia Jones.  She was truly one of God's most beautiful gifts from above.  She was loved and will be sadly missed.  Her nurturing spirit was an anointing from God and was evident in her home, church, community and career. She professed an early belief in Christ at the age of twelve at Zion Grove Missionary Baptist Church.  Sis. Brown served faithfully as she was very gifted and loved to sing God's praises.  She served dutifully, as the President of the Mass Choir for many years, Adult Women's Sunday School Teacher for twenty-five years, Young People's Director for thirty years, Circle of Faith Counselor and Teacher for twenty years, Mission and Hospitality Committee for many years and, Chairperson of the Zion Grove Cemetery Committee.  Sis. Brown not only served faithfully in her church, but also in the Cypress Creek District as the music leader for the Women's Choir and in the past as the Young People's Director for over twenty-five years.  She remained dedicated doing the work of the Lord, until her health began to fail. She attended Solomon Grove School and finished her high school education from the Pine Street School in Conway, Arkansas in 1958 and went on to graduate from Arkansas Beauty College in 1966.  She was employed at the Conway Human Development Center as supervisor in the Beauty Shop.  She retired after thirty-five years of service. Though her professional life was inspiring, it paled in comparison to the time, effort and importance she placed on her relationship with God and her family.  She walked with Jesus for 58 years and shared his grace with those who knew her.  Sis. Brown was a giver in every form of the word.  She gave generously to strangers, community, her family and friends. Words are inadequate to describe Sis. Brown's devotion to family, but she lived out the description of the virtuous woman, every last word of it, described in Proverbs 31:10-31.  We will miss her everyday until we see her again in Glory. She enjoyed life and loved the great outdoors, working in her flowerbeds, gardening, vacationing, but it was her unconditional love that she treasured the most and that was spending time with her family, not to mention spoiling her grandchildren. She was united in holy matrimony to Bronner J. Brown on May 24, 1958 in Conway, Arkansas to which seven children were born to this union.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years , one daughter, her maternal mother, her father, and one sister, Faye Dunevant. On Monday March 8, 2010 at 9:46pm, the star dimmed.  At the age of 70, she left this world behind to be absent from the body and be present with the Lord. Sis. Helen Brown leaves to cherish her memory, her mother Carrie Dillard Jones of Twin Groves, Arkansas; two sons, Jerry Brown and Gregory (Nancy) Brown of Twin Groves, Arkansas; Four daughters, Cynthia (Russell) Oliver, and Jennifer (Adam) Hall of Twin Groves, Arkansas; Kimberly (Ralph) Green and Karen (Terry) Crenshaw of Conway, Arkansas; One sister, Carolyn (Rev. Willie) Kelly of Raytown, Missouri, one brother Samuel Smith of Russellville, Arkansas; two brother-in-laws, Rev. Nathaniel (Vanteen) of Twin Groves, Arkansas; and Andrew (Gloria) Brown of Lake Charles, Louisiana; eleven grandchildren; Jordan Brown, Brittany Ray, Makayla Green, Kyle Green, India Oliver, Zachary Crenshaw, Haley Alford, Allison Brown, Destiny Oliver, Natalie Alford, Brycen Brown and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral services will be 11am Saturday March 13, 2010 at Zion Grove Baptist Church, Twin Groves, Arkansas.  Interment Zion Grove Cemetery.  Visitation 6-7pm Friday at the church.  Arrangements entrusted to Larry G. Acklin Funeral Home, Conway.  "IN YOUR TIME OF NEED.... WE CARE."    Online Condolences From: Sydnee Manley   Conway Relationship:  Friend of family Just wanted to offer my condolences to the family. The obituary was wonderful. She was a great lady. Sent:  3/10/2010 From: CHDC-STOREROOM   Conway Relationship:  Friends Dear Family-We are sad to hear of Mrs.Browns passing. She was a wonderful lady and she was most definately a treasure from God.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.The only thing that helps in a time such is this is to know she is rejoicing in heaven and will forever be. Sent:  3/10/2010 From: Carol Dison   Conway Relationship:  friend to Karen and Terry Karen and Terry, My heart breaks for your lost. Just realize that she is with your father again now. But most of all she is with her Heavenly father. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort in the Lord. Lee, Carol, Cody and Josh Dison Sent:  3/10/2010 From: Willie Strong   Batesville Relationship:  Mother of Karens friend Jessica My condolences to the family. I am praying for your strength during this difficult time. Cast thy burden upon the LORD,and he shall sustain the;he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved. Psalm 55:22 Sent:  3/11/2010 From: Jimmy Smith & Family   kansas City Relationship:  Cousin To the family of Virginia Brown We know that there are no words that can take away the pain of losing your loved one. However, we want you to know our thoughts and prayers are with you . Love, Jimmy Smith & Family Sent:  3/11/2010 From: Faye Ross   Little Rock Relationship:  friend of Terry & Karen May the memories held deep within your heart, help to soothe your family in this time of loss. Sent:  3/11/2010 From: Paulette Smith   kansas City Relationship:  Cousin We were very sorry to hear our cousin, Virginia's passing. We know that there are no words that can take away the pain of losing your love one. Therefore , we want you to know our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love,Jimmy Smith & Family Sent:  3/11/2010 From: Sue Ella Warbritton   Conway Relationship:  Friend Kimberly, I am sorry to hear about your loss. Your mom was a very sweet & kind lady. I know you & the rest of your family will miss her. Sent:  3/11/2010 From: SHIRA MORRIS TAYLOR   COLUMBUS Relationship:  COUSIN God peace be with the family at this time. love from Shira and Tammy Morris Sent:  3/12/2010 From: Janice Brown   Conway Relationship:  Friend of the Family To the family, I have known your Mom for as long as I can remember and she has alwayss been a wonderful christian lady. I enjoyed talking to her when she worked at the center. I am so sorry for your loss but rest assured we will see her again in glory. We are all just passing through this land to live, to grow, to learn, to love then we return home, Mrs Helen did her part here on earth and has now returned home! I will keep you all in my prayers. Sent:  3/12/2010 From: Janet Trotter Wimberly   Sherwood Relationship:  Friend Jennifer and Family, I am sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. She was truly a sweet person. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God Bless you and comfort you. Sent:  3/21/2010 From: Bonita Morgan Williams   Greenbrier Relationship:  friend I will never forget Helen! She was one of the most unique people I have ever met. She will be greatly missed. Praying for you and your family. Sent:  3/22/2010 From: Paula Morgan Linn   Greenbrier Relationship:  friend Jerry and famly, So sorry to hear about your Mom. Just know I'm thinking of you and praying for y'all. 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