Obituary of Sandra LaMarr Brown

The life began for Sandra LaMarr Brown on September 19, 1947, in Stockton, California when she was born to Samuel LaMarr and Estella Mamie Davis. She was the oldest of nine children born to this union. Sandra had four brothers Victor, Kenneth, Michael, and Alvin and four sisters Lolita, Lucille, Joann, and Kitty. As a child she was always discussing the church as well as looking out for her brothers and sisters. She was known for styling her sisters hair and applying their makeup. Educated in the public school system, Sandra graduated from East High School in Wichita, Kansas. She continued with her studies by attending Wichita State University and Cosmoetolgy School. Sandra met Denzell Maurice Brown, Sr. and on Valentine’s Day February 14, 1969, they were united in marriage in Wichita, Kansas. They had a deep love for each other and would always watch out for one another. She was the proud and devoted mother of Katherine, Denzell Jr., and Shalonta. The children remember how their mother loved them unconditionally and desired only the best for them. She always encouraged them to keep God first. She later met Pierre Amos in Denver, Colorado and on August 14, 2009, they were united. They truly enjoyed spending time with each other. She was blessed with grandchildren Monae, Denzell III, Miss Hannah, Miss Andrea, Parthenia, Miracle, Pharoah, and Nino who called her “Mom-Mia”. She loved her grandchildren and enjoyed teaching them about life and giving them her advice. By profession, she was a teacher who was employed with the Urban League of Denver. She had previously worked at Excel Institute Inc. and as a county election staff member. In her free time, she enjoyed spending time with family. Her favorite color was pink, and her favorite music was gospel and R&B. Sandra’s favorite scripture was Psalm 23, she bravely battled through adversity by making strides and embracing life to the fullest. She enjoyed Mountain Dew soda, popcorn, and Kool Filter King cigarettes soft pack. She kept her door open by offering love and compassion as well as telling it like it was. This sweet, loving, kind, and caring OG will be deeply missed. To know Sandra was to love her. The sunset on the life of Mrs. Sandra LaMarr Brown on January 31, 2024, in Denver, Colorado when she passed from this life into her eternal rest. She is preceded in death by her parents Samuel LaMarr Davis and Missionary Estella Mamie Davis, brothers Kenneth Davis and Alvin Davis, first husband Denzell Brown, Sr., and her second husband Pierre Amos. Those left to cherish her memory include her children, Katherine “Kathy” Brown, Shalonta (Towan Barber) Brown, and Denzell Brown, Jr.; adopted son, Jerrell Brown; siblings, Charlotte “Joann” (Walter) Kirton MSN, FNP, Lolita E. (Lewis) Jackson Chief of Schools, Lucille Anderson, Dr. Lou Ella Viola “Kitty” Taylor PhD, Victor S. Davis, and Michael L. Davis; grandchildren, Monae Brown, Denzell Brown III, Hannah Brown, Andrea Kelly, Parthenia Brown, Miracle Brown, Pharoah Brown, and Nino Brown; 3 great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends. Rest In Peace…Momma