Luverne Wilburn

Brown

Ms. Luverne Wilburn Brown was born on November 25, 1936, to Milton and Lacy Wilburn in Dothan, Alabama. She moved to Griffin, Georgia in her early 20's. She started work at the Pepper Plant, before a long standing career as a domestic worker/Nanny, working closely with the Murray and Baird families for over 30 years.

She joined Eighth Street Baptist Church in the mid 70's under the leadership of Reverend M.M. Solomon, and continued under W.C. James. She continued on attending Eighth Street under the leadership of Pastor Antoine C. Lucas, Sr., She faithfully served on the Usher Board, until her health began to fail. She was known for her quick and sassy sense of humor, and for being an amazing cook, mother and grandmother.

On Saturday, July 29, 2023, Ms. Luverne Wilburn Brown left her earthly home to reap her just reward. She was preceded in death by her parents, Milton and Lacy Wilburn; son, Lamar Anderson; great granddaughter, Destiny Welch; sisters, Gene, Clydle, Dean and Shirley; brothers, Bobby Lee, and Billy Wilburn, and a special friend Mahalia Bryant.

Ms. Luverne Wilburn Brown leaves to cherish her memories to her daughter, Brenda Daniel; son Medina (Doris) Daniel; grandchildren, Toriano, Medina Jr., and Travis Daniel; great grandchildren, Savannah, McKenzie Welch, and Messiyah Daniel; brother Harvey Wilburn and sister, Vonceil Wilburn. She also took special pride in adopting kids and grandkids, who she loved just as blood. Tim, and Coco Long, Jasmine King, Aliya Barkley, and Lexi Willis. Several special friends Lucy Mae Sims, and James Holland, and the Hayes and Wellmakers. She also leaves a host of other relatives and friends that will miss her dearly.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 3, 2023, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home located at 1512 Williamson Road.
A Home Going Celebration of her life will be held on Friday, August 4, 2023, at 11:00 AM at Eighth Street Baptist Church located at 408 Palace Street in Griffin. The body will lie in state at the Church one hour prior to the service hour. Interment will follow in Griffin Memorial Gardens. Pastor Antoine C. Lucas, Sr., is the Pastor of Eighth Street and the Eulogist, and Rev. Alfred Jester is the Officiant.