Donna Lorraine Brown

Donna was born on January 8, 1961, in Black River, Saint Elizabeth, Jamaica, to Ernest and Mildred DePass. At an early age, Donna’s mother migrated to Long Island, New York, while Donna remained in Jamaica under the loving care of her grandparents, Stephen and Hilda Porter. Donna attended Saint Teresa Catholic School in Kingston, Jamaica, before relocating back to Black River to live with her Aunt Leila. In 1977 Donna was reunited with her mother, Mildred Love; stepfather, Winston Love; and brothers, Mario, Steve, and Kevin Love in Massapequa, Long Island, New York, where she completed her high school education. In 1981 she met her husband and got married a year later on May 11, 1982. Inspired by her Aunt Leila’s passion for sales, Donna pursued a successful career in retail, working with prestigious fashion retailers such as Saks Fifth Avenue, and Lord & Taylor. Following the birth of her first child, Kristi Brown, in November 1987, and her second child, Christopher Brown, in January 1990, Brown embarked on a career as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Wedgewood Nursing Home in Long Island. During this period, she discovered her lifelong family and spiritual home at Christian Heritage Church, where she served in the church choir alongside her husband and children for the subsequent twelve years. In March 1998, she welcomed her final child, Daniel Brown, at Long Island Jewish Hospital. Subsequently, she resigned from her position at Wedgewood Nursing Home to dedicate herself as a stay-at-home mother, providing unwavering care and nurturing to her young children. In July 2002, under the leading of the Holy Spirit, the Brown family relocated to Gwinnett County, Georgia, in search of a better life away from the fast pace of New York City. In 2004, the family joined Tabernacle International Church under the leadership of Apostle Fritz Musser where she began to create her new church family in the south. Never one to remain idle, Donna returned to retail and accepted a position in the Men’s Department at Dillard’s, where she discovered her passion for fragrances and became a Certified Fragrance Expert. Through her expertise, vibrant personality, passion, and dedication, she built an extensive and loyal customer base. Donna loved what she did and was eventually promoted to manage the fragrance department. She became affectionately known as “The Fragrance Lady.” In 2009 Donna and her family was invited to New Bethel International led by the late Bishop Devon A. Swaby and now Senior Pastor Dr Jacqueline D. Palmer. Donna served faithfully and passionately in the Hospitality Ministry and oversaw event planning for the next 17 years of her life. She enjoyed traveling, celebrating life, and spending time with her loved ones. Donna was a devoted intercessor and fearless spiritual warrior who fought and won many battles in prayer for her family, loved ones, and church family. She was a woman of unwavering faith, strength, and perseverance who never gave up easily, no matter the challenges she faced. Her prayers, encouragement, and steadfast spirit became a source of comfort, strength, and covering to many who knew and loved her. She leaves to cherish her loving memory: her devoted husband, Windsor Brown; her children, Kristi Brown, Christopher Brown, and Daniel Brown; her cherished grandchildren, Nia Brown, Christopher J Brown,

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Donna Lorraine Brown

January 8, 1961 - May 9, 2026