A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Bettye Jean Brown passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 will be held on Saturday, January 30th, 11:00 a.m., Mt. Moriah P. B. Church, 1225N. Nebraska Ave. The interment will be held in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.

Bettye Jean Brown was called to heaven joining her parents, John and Alberta Batchelor. Preceding her in death were siblings, Ethel Brewer, James Batchelor, Louise Riggins, Leandra Batchelor and Billy Batchelor. What a celebration! Mrs. Brown was born May 25, 1934, a native Floridian from Plant City, Florida. She had a brief stay in Atlanta, Georgia where she believed she would live there, but missed her family and decided to return home to Florida. While pursuing an education in Hillsborough County Public Schools, she continued her studies with the Business of Cosmetology. She completed the Sunlight Beauty School under the direction of Mrs. Roberson here in Tampa in the mid 1950's. After graduation, she completed Beautician license requirements for the state of Florida. Mrs. Brown continued to work and complete other classes for certification as a Master beautician. She remained a member of the Orange Blossom Cosmetology Unit, later establishing her business at her home address. She loved her work. As a passionate caretaker, she wanted to make sure others had their basic necessities and sometimes caring for people in her home. Mrs. Brown had a great love for her church, Mt. Moriah P.B. Church, where she served on several committees: her highest honor of serving on the Mother's Board, singing in the #3 Chorus for over 40 years and maintaining the 'Wall of Memories.' She was an ardent member and raised her children to remain dedicated while serving in the church. Her husband, Mr. Clifford 'Quack' Brown, of the National Negro Baseball League swept her off her feet and they have been married nearly 70 years. 'His love for his wife is infinite,' he said. She leaves to cherish her memories, loving husband Clifford Brown Sr.; daughters, Linda Batchelor Aldrich, (Samuel), Gail Green, Veronica Borders, (Charles) and Clifford Brown, Jr. (Dionne); grandchildren, Darron Aldrich Sr. (Tamela), Sukandra Cooper (David), Samuel J. Aldrich ll, Charles R. Borders Jr. (Tiffani), Jerrell R. Borders, Damian Green (Angel), Shamera L. Jennot, (Calvin) Sydney Brown and Addison Brown; great grands, Kiandra Bovell (Karon), Latifah Aldrich, Courtney Cooper, Darron Aldrich, Jr., Tashay Aldrich, Caria Polite, Marquise Aldrich, Malik Aldrich, Nikki Aldrich, MaKayla Borders, Jaylen Rodriguez, Romauni Borders, Jerrell Borders Jr, Nejiey Borders, Amaria Borders, Alyseah Borders, Dakarius Wilson, and Shamari Jennot; her sister, Barbara Johnson; sister-in-law, Shigeko Batchelor; nieces Carolyn Parnell (Bryant), Joyce Brown (Rick), Debra Batchelor, Rochell Bungie (Saint) and Jesyca Giles, nephews; Chris Batchelor (Karen), Chauncey Brewer (Debra), Kenyatta Batchelor and Billy Riggins; cousins, Alicia Hicks (Ricky), Joanne Forte and Linda Grant (Willie); special friends who remain to cherish her memories are, Terry Griffin, Debra Dabney, Betty Stroeder, Martha Thompson and family, Ruby Mack and Dorothye Reed and family. We thank God for the time He allowed us to have her in our presence.

The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, January 29th from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service. We are following the CDC guidelines.

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Visitation
Chapel of Hope, Aikens Funeral Home
Friday, January 29, 2021
04:00 PM - 08:00 PM
2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Tampa, FL 33610

Funeral Service
Mt. Moriah P.B. Church
Saturday, January 30, 2021
11:00 AM
1225 N. Nebraska Av
Tampa, FL 33602