GOD Bless.

On behalf of the family members of Adelaide Loretta Gordon Brown, we'd like to say Thank You for attending the celebration of her life. Perhaps the best way to characterize Adelaide's life, would be with terms such as over-acheiver, determined, ambitious, fun-loving, and caring mother.

Adelaide, the loving mother of Orrin, Darrin, Paula, Elmer Jr. and Anthony is remembered best as one who cared deeply for her children. Ask any of them, and they will tell you -- she was a guiding light in their lives. Her constant reminder to do your very best is still a resounding theme in her children's minds. Statements such as: don't say you can't, go as far as you can, you're going to college, use proper English, the only place you'll find success before work is in the dictionary, and always take care of your sister, were stressed to instill character in her kids and show them how to become more productive members of society.

It was once said that the measure of one'scharacter is how one overcomes adversity. At the tender age of 17, Adelaide beat overwelaming odds against 95% fatal condition which dumbfounded the medical profession for years. bulbar polio had claimed many young people. But Adelaide, with her tenacious drive and determination proved that she had a higher goal in life -- and would not be deterre. After her miraculous recovery, she provided medical research with a wealth of data that would later lead to the successful defeat of this then dreaded disease. She carried this determination throughout her entire life --as exemplified by her many accomplishments.

Five years after beginning to raise her family, Adelaide set out on a career in the Federal Government. She began in a modest clerical position with General Service Administration. During that career, Adelaide rose to the position of Chief Librarian at the Department of Justice. While at "Justice, " Adelaide won numerous awards. Those included the Attorney General's citation for Sustained Superior Service. After more than 30 years of government service, she retired in 1987.

"Loretta", as most of her friends called her, was a consummate social hostess. She could handle the amenities of any situation, and was always the "life of the party!" she'll best be remembered for her "cook outs" that included many culinary delights. No one could make people feel more welcomed and special than Loretta. And now that God has received her, let us all keep that sweet memory of her spirit within us.



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