Ella Mae Brown

Ella Mae Brown died Saturday, January 8, 2022 at home surrounded by family. 

She worked for the city of New Britain as a secretary. She was a dedicated Jehovahs' Witness for over 71 years. Born August 18, 1928 in Norfolk VA, predeceased by Mother Bertha M. Blackwell, and brothers Joseph and Frederick Monterio, and son Jay Brown. 

Ella is survived by her oldest daughter: Wendy Miller (Ben Miller) their children, Ruthie Miller of Waterbury, Terry Miller (Glenda Miller) of Danbury and their children Sebastian, Terry Jr., Noah and Olivia. Tia Miller of Waterbury and her son Teric` . Jamey Miller (Racquel Miller) of Meriden and their children Jonah, Samson and Solomon. Crystal Miller of Wolcott and her daughter Jayla Swain. Tyler Miller (Ashley Houle) of Middletown and sons, Carmelo and Ashtian. Robert Moore (Tara Lynn Karamouzos) of Waterbury and their daughter, Miyah Lynn. McKinley Moore of Waterbury. Son Stephen Brown of New Britain and his daughter Katrina Brown (Derrick Adams) and their daughter Hayami. Youngest daughter, Tracey Brown of Naugatuck and her son Kori Roman. Survived by beloved Aunt Ruth Hollimon, cousins, grand nieces and nephews and a hosts of loyal friends.

Ella had a love for Jehovah, she made her dedication in 1950 as a baptized witness, faithful for over seventy-one years. Her true passion was traveling and she combined those two loves by participating in the ministry going to many states to preach in "Seldom worked" territories. She had the wonderful privilege of being accepted with her family as a US delegate to attend an "International Convention of Jehovah's Witnesses in the country of Japan in 2013. There were numerous weekend getaways, family reunions, cruises and trips within the US. However, her favorite cruise hands down was "Wendy's 50th Anniversary" cruise with the family in 2018. 

Ella was healthy, vibrant with youthful energy she amazed people with her true age especially in Japan where she was interviewed and shocked them all. She loved life and reading her bible, that's why Bible truths came easy for her. We will miss her dearly. That smile on her face but mostly her cheek kisses of "gold". 

Services for Ella Mae will be held at a later date.  The Waterbury Funeral Home of Waterbury has been entrusted with the arrangements. To leave a message of remembrance, please visit www.waterburyfh.com.

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