" ALL day and ALL night ANGELS are watching over the Lilly, Everett and Brown Families"

"You brought me through this and you brought me through that Lord I'm so grateful to you, you made a way out of no way Lord and I'm grateful, to you---not only that, you brought me through sickness, thank you Lord, heartaches and pain Lord I'm so grateful to you..."

In the early morning hours of Friday, October 16, 2026, our beloved Constance L. Brown, affectionately known as “Connie,” peacefully departed this life, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and cherished memories. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, educator, faithful servant of the Lord, and a treasured friend. Connie was a woman whose presence spoke volumes, whose kindness touched countless lives, and whose love was felt deeply by all who knew her. Her life was a beautiful testament to unwavering faith, compassion, discipline, generosity, and unconditional love—qualities that will forever remain in the hearts of those she leaves behind.

Constance loved the Lord with all her heart. Her faith was not simply something she professed; it was the foundation upon which she built her life. She loved praise and worship, especially singing in the choir and lifting her voice in honor of the One who had carried her through every season. She found comfort and strength in gospel music, particularly Timothy Wright’s “Brought Me Through This,” a song that reflected the faith and perseverance she held dear.

Constance devoted much of her professional life to education, serving as a kindergarten teacher assistant at Hertford Grammar School/ Perquimans Central school until her retirement. She loved working in the school system and understood the importance of creating a welcoming, nurturing environment where children could learn and grow. Retirement did not diminish the educator in her. Constance continued teaching through conversations, family gatherings, practical advice, and the everyday wisdom she freely shared with those around her.

As a mother, Constance loved her children dearly. She wanted the best for them and worked to instill values that would guide them long after her words had faded from the room. She taught them to do right, treat people with love, remain faithful to God, and trust that goodness is never wasted. Her love for her grandchildren was equally profound. She cherished them, celebrated their presence, and took joy in watching her family grow through generations. Her great-granddaughter held a special place in the family story, representing the continuation of a legacy built on love, faith, and family connection. To Connie, family was more than a name or a relationship. Family was a commitment, a responsibility, a blessing, and a reason to keep showing up.

"....Lord I'm so grateful. You made a way out of no way. You opened doors that were closed in my face.
I thought i couldn't take it, some said i couldn't make it. Lord I'm grateful,
lord I'm so grateful, to you..."

The children of Connie has selected to have a public viewing on Friday, October 23, 2026 from 5:00- 7:00 PM, at the Melton Grove Missionary Baptist Church, WInfall, NC. The family will celebrate the life and legacy of Constance L. Brown on October 24, 2026, a date that holds special meaning as it marks what would have been her 75th birthday. Her Celebration of Life service will take place at eleven o'clock in the morning, at the Melton Grove Missionary Baptist Church with Bishop David L White, Jr., bringing forth the Eulogy. Her earthly journey will conclude at Cedarwood Cemetery in Hertford, North Carolina. 

Constance was preceded in death by her beloved father, Melvin Lilly; her mother, Rosie Lilly; her brother, Melvin Lilly Jr.; and her husband, Anderson Brown.

Her loving memory will forever be treasured by her sister, Sheliah (Dale) Bellamy; her children, Xavier (Amy) Everett, Theda Everett, Kne (Jermaine) Jones, James Everett III, and Michael (Mary) Everett; and her cherished grandchildren, Shirelle (John) Boyce, Asia Jones, Cameron (Jakayla) Jones, Michael Everett Jr., Miles Everett, Malia Everett, and Maddox Everett. She also leaves behind her beloved great-granddaughter, Ellie Boyce, along with extended family members, dear friends, former colleagues, and all who were blessed to know and love her. Each of them carries a part of her story. Together, they will continue the work of keeping her memory alive through the love they share, the values they uphold, and the traditions they preserve.

The family of Constance "Connie" Brown entrusted their beautiful mother, grandmother and sister earthly shell to the team at the Dennis J. Stallings Memorial Funeral Home of Gatesville, NC to serve them during their time of bereavement. DJSMFH professional team will assist the Brown, Everett and Lilly Families during their hours of bereavement and beyond through unprecedented, sincere, heartfelt, compassionate and detailed personalized services catered to their wishes and desires. Please continue to uplift the immediate family and all connected families of "Connie" through words of comfort, telephone calls/text messages, prayers, "virtual" hugs, thoughts or even just a smile.

"Making your family's MEMORY a LEGACY"