Arvenia J. Brown

Arvenia Jackson Brown of Wappingers Falls, NY departed this life peacefully on Saturday, July 6,
2024 at home. She was 88.

The daughter of the late Ellis Jackson and Edith Baldwin, Arvenia was born in Sparks, GA on
January 24, 1936. She was raised by her grandparents, Dave Jackson and Comer King in Adel,
GA and moved to New York City in 1955. She was married in 1955 to James Daniel Brown. Mr.
Brown departed this world in 1998. For the last 41 years, she has been a resident of
Wappingers Falls, NY.

After receiving her Bachelor’s degree from Fort Valley State College and two Master’s degrees
from Iona College and New York University, Arvenia worked for the New York City Board of
Education in various positions such as a Social Worker, Teacher, Assistant Principal and
Principal. An unrivaled passion for education allowed her to win multiple awards, specifically for
her dedicated work with special education. Her professional experience included teaching
children from all grades and college students.

Arvenia was a member of the Mid-Hudson Valley Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta
Sorority, Inc. She served as the Chapter President 1991-1994, Recording Secretary 1998,
Parliamentarian 2001-2002, as well as the Chair of Delta Academy. Her dedication and service
as a Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. member was indeed a lifetime commitment.

Arvenia also participated heavily in Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, as a part of the Deaconess
Ministry, Missionary Ministry, Trustee Board, and Choir, and volunteered for many activities
including working with the youth, such as teaching Sunday School.

Survivors include her sons James Michael Brown Sr., and Christopher Brown; daughter-in-law
Patricia Brown; grandchildren Mashaun Brown (Tramaine), Joseph Brown, Miani Brown, James
Michael Brown Jr. (Shandelle), Cerrone Brown (Aimeé), Demora Jones (Wayne), Shaniqua Brown,
Lamarr Brown (Hope Horan), Chína Payne (Talvin), and Christopher Brown who departed this earth
earlier this year; 18 great-grandchildren; and several siblings, nieces and nephews, and a host of friends.
She was predeceased by her two sons Gerald Brown and Anthony Brown, her mother Edith Baldwin, and
her four sisters.