Hallie Mae Brown was born to Albert Foreman Sr. and Clara Wright on October 24, 1933. She was joined in holy matrimony to Willie Brown Jr. in 1951 (who preceded in death). She was married for 70 years. To this union she had six children. Billy Ray Brown (preceded in death), Clara Broom (Roy) Chicago, Alene Brown (preceded in death), Rudie L. Brown (Annette) Chicago, Edgar Brown Chicago, Vanessa LiFanda Little Rock. She was also known as (AKA Sugar Mama). And a host of grandchildren & great grandchildren.

In her passion for serving people, Mother Brown was certified by the Chicago Public Schools in the food service department, serving Edward Jenner Elementary, Byrd, Manierre and Robert Walker High school while her daughter attended school. She also worked in restaurants along the Gold Coast, receiving awards for making a difference in life of others. Mother Brown receiving an award for a non-age Centurion from presiding International Bishop J. Sheards, presented by Elder Vincent Price at St. Luke COGIC. Also, an award from the computer class at Evergreen Tower. She also lived in Cabrini Green beginning in the 1950's. Welcoming those is despair in her home, raising them, nurturing them and giving them advice. She also served as a nurses aide for Union Baptist Church many years and Rev. Leroy Davenport of Little Rock Baptist. She was a member of Strangers Home Baptist Church as the Head Mother under leadership of the late Pastor Dempy Thomas and Pastor Trotter. She was on the Mothers Board at St. Luke Church of God in Christ under the leadership of Bishop James C. Austin Sr. until she was unable to attend services. Mother Brown said Bishop Austins prayers kept her alive this long. She will always be remembered for her outstanding cooking daily and especially during the holidays. Which caused many family and friends to gather to eat her turkey dinners. Always helping the less fortune.

Mother Brown attended Harrison High School in Arkansas. She received numerous awards to name a few: 1. CPS Department of Food and Services 5-star employee performance award. 2. Principal's Award for lunchroom staff appreciation. Mother Brown served the 27th Ward Committee under Alderman Walter Burnett's late mother, Mrs. Burnett.

She leaves to mourn: Ruby (David) Ropers (Hazel Crest), Jerry Lowery (Lincoln, Nebraska), Catherine Crawford (Houston, Texas), Albert (Brenda) Foreman (Wisconsin), Charles (Jessie) Lowery (Houston, Texas), Vanessa Lowery Mitchell (Ken) (Peoria), Frieda Lowery (Peoria), Bishop Johnny (Anne) Brown (Blytheville), Willie Mae Shorter (Chicago), her best friend Helen Geater (Chicago), Davetta Thomas (Chicago).

Graveside service will be held Sunday, August 31, 2025, at 2:00p.m. at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Blytheville, Arkansas.

Arrangements are under the care of Wilson Funeral Home in Blytheville, Arkansas.