Annie Frances Neal-Brown

Annie Frances Neal-Brown

was born June 29, 1941 in Madison County, TN, the second of 8 children to

the late LaNola & John Neal Sr.

She graduated Merry High (1959), then later became a proud graduate of

Lane College (1971) where she received a Bachelor of Art degree. Post

graduation she was an educator at Lincoln Elementary, then later

became a healthcare provider as a CNA caregiver until retirement.

Though retired, she spent several years volunteering as a caregiver at

Mission Convalescent Home.

Frances accepted Christ at a young age while attending Salem C.M.E.

church. When she moved to the city she became a member of St. Paul

C.M.E church, then later in life she joined New Greater Bethel A.M.E.

church where she faithfully served as President of Missionaries, a

Vacation Bible School teacher & a choir member. While attending NGB

A.M.E. she met her late husband, Joe Lee Brown whom she loved & cared

for until he transitioned & preceded her in death.

Preceding her in death were 3 brothers: John Neal Jr., George Neal &

Lewis Neal; 2 step-daughters: Donna Wilson & Elease “Cookie” Brown &

a grandson: Caleb Riley.

She leaves to cherish her memories: 3 children, Nola “Nancy” Neal-

Brooks, Edward “Kim” (Jackie) Neal & Ericil (James) Ivy-Cole; 3 step-

daughters: Paulette “Polly” Cross, Doris Anderson, Patrice (Michael)

Anderson, all of Jackson, TN; 3 sisters: Pauline Neal Edwards of

Columbus, OH, Hazel Neal of Memphis, TN, Gladys (Andrew) Cheairs of

Byhalia, MS and 1 brother: Macon Neal of Memphis, TN; 13 grandchildren,

one in which she raised, Fredrequous Neal; 25 great-grandchildren and a

hosts of nieces, nephews, cousins & friends whose lives she touched