Evadney Brown

Evadney Brown (nee Watson) affectionately known as Brownie, Momma, Vadney, Watson or Vi was born on May 10, 1927, in Marchtown Hanover, Jamaica W.I. to Francis Bailey and George Watson. She was the youngest of four children. After losing her mother and grandmother at an early age she moved with her father to Middle Quarters, St. Elizabeth. There she attended finishing school where she learned the art of sewing and became a skilled seamstress. She eventually made her way to Kingston where she started her own successful dress shop specializing in wedding gowns.

Blessed with the gift to care for others, in 1966 Vadney immigrated to the United States in pursuit of a better life for her and her family. She worked tirelessly as a nanny to the Vonstein family whom she would remain closest of friends with until her passing. Continuing to share her gift, Evadney entered the nursing profession working at White Plains Hospital until her retirement.

In 1978 she achieved her ultimate goal of bringing her daughter to the United States followed closely by her grandchildren. She never stopped caring for her remaining relatives in Jamaica.

She retired in 1991 and continued to share her gift by caring for her great grandchildren and the children of her friends. Her home was always open to anyone who needed a soft place to land.

When she was not caring for others, she pursued her other loves; gardening, cooking and sewing. Her gardens produced food and flowers that were shared with others. No one who came to visit would leave her home hungry, even the birds. Being an expert seamstress, she was able to quickly create an article of clothing for anyone who needed or wanted it.

Evadney was an active participant and an unwavering supporter of her church Little Mount Zion well into her golden years. She received the right hand of fellowship May 10, 1970. She was appointed a deaconess & later became a mother of the church and an ordained missionary. She was a prayer warrior planting and cultivating seeds from bible studies to prayer meetings. Among her many lasting legacies within the church Evadney will always be known as a trailblazer. She was the first Jamaican to join Little Mount Zion paving the way for others and was an unstoppable force in fundraising. She ushered Jamaica to victory every year in the state rally!

Evadney is survived by her daughter Learis, grandchildren Charmaine (Frank), Clement, Kadie, Ted (Corrette), Neil, Tyece W(Marlon), Noel & Tyece M. She is also survived by her nine great grandchildren & four great, great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, a whole host of relatives, friends and her church family.

On July 23rd Evadney was gently called home to receive her crown for a life well lived. She had finished her race.

She was predeceased by her husband, Leaford, brothers Artel & Lascelles, sister Vita and her adopted children Baldwin and Dahlia.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to:
Little Mount Zion Holy Church
230 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
White Plains, NY 10601

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ATTENTION: During the continuing COVID & various health concerns, as we phase back into smaller capacity public visitations/services, we need your help in limiting/controlling the number of people, so please govern yourself accordingly for the health & safety of all. Thank you so kindly!

A Wake/Visitation/Viewing will be held on Saturday August 3rd, 2024, from 10:00-11:00AM, followed by Funeral Service at 11:00AM, all at Little Mount Zion Holy Church with limited capacity. But the church plans to be live-streaming the services on their website & YouTube page, also available on our website the day of the service where it says WATCH WEBCAST, & if so you'll be able to view on YouTube/there/here also/instead. So you may come to the Church to try to attend, & feel free to wear masks. At the very least you can get hand sanitizer & sign the register book (NOTE: please feel free to bring your own pen). If not at capacity, you will be allowed in to have a seat; but if at capacity by the time you get there, you may be required to leave the premises after signing register book, so as not to be in violation nor cause a health hazard, so please govern yourself accordingly. Regardless of if you're able to enter/be seated, or not, please refrain from too much touching/hugging/handshaking, preferably elbow bumping briefly if at all. If instructed, PLEASE KINDLY RESPECTFULLY leave the building & premises if the church is at their capacity. PLEASE KINDLY RESPECTFULLY follow & abide by the directions of the funeral home staff and/or church or cemetery personnel at all times. We Thank You in advance for following directions & policies, so as to make all go smoothly the day of the services, to eliminate further burden on the family, and to maintain the health & safety of All. Any questions, or if any clarity is needed, please call ahead to the funeral home and/or church, and/or speak to us from a safe distance if present.

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The Entire Staff of Lee's Funeral Home, LLC respects that Evadney Brown & family entrusted her care & the care of their loved one to us, and that she & they value the level of service & attention our funeral home provides. We are honored, in turn, to provide comfort, assistance and service to the Family of Evadney Brown during their time of bereavement.

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Please leave written condolences now herein on the Memory Wall to express your sorrow, share your memories, and as an expression of sympathy & way to communicate with/offer comfort to the family, that they and others may see, and may be a lasting tribute in her honor, whether you're able to attend or not. Definitely Please SIGN IN on the Memory Wall as a virtual way of signing the register book, especially if choosing to stay safe/not able to sign in person.

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Feel free to come to the church & cemetery wearing a mask/wear a mask inside the church, and social distance as much as possible. If you know you have a coronavirus/COVID-19; are sick/experiencing symptoms of coronavirus/COVID-19; are immuno-compromised and/or have health/other conditions that make your body more susceptible to illness, please do NOT attend any services nor come to either facility. Please feel free to bring & use your own pen for signing the family's register book - you are encouraged to please BRING & use your own PEN for signing. Please follow & abide by the rules of the church & cemetery, and directions of the funeral home staff, church and/or cemetery personnel at all times. We Thank You in advance for following directions & any policies, so as to make all go smoothly the days of the services & burial, to eliminate further burden on the family, and to maintain the health & safety of All. Any questions, or if any clarity is needed, please call ahead to the church and/or funeral home, and/or speak to us from a safe distance if present.

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As a lasting tribute, in lieu of flowers, the family suggests a contribution be made in her name/memory/honor to: Little Mount Zion Holy Church (see address above), and/or you may plant a tree in her name/memory/honor. If sending flowers despite the family wishes/preference, flowers may be delivered either on Friday August 2nd, 2024 by/before 6:00PM to Lee's Funeral Home, or on Saturday August 3rd, by/before 10:00AM to Little Mount Zion Holy Church. The Family Thanks You!