Georgia Ethel Brown (nee: Stewart) was born on September 4, 1932 to the late William and Christine Stewart (nee: Brown). She accepted Christ at an early age and was a faithful member of First Baptist on Broad St. in Memphis, TN. She received her education at Manassas High School in Memphis, Tennessee. She was employed by Harris Metals until retirement after 15 years. She was united in holy matrimony to the late Thomas Brown. Years later in Memphis, TN, she met the late Oscar Wilkerson, and they moved to Racine, WI to spend the rest of their years.

She was heavily involved in the community of Racine, WI. She also helped organize National Night Out for several years. She also volunteered at O&H Bakery and was the President of the W. 6th St. Association and Neighborhood Watch.

She leaves to cherish her memory, two special nephews, whom she helped raise Carl Stewart and Adarryn (Rakeem) Lockridge-Jennings; one sister, Mrs. Barbara Stewart of Dime Box, TX; one brother, Mr. James (Brenda) Stewart of Las Vegas, NV; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members and friends. Special friends, Lee Winstons, Lynda Hyler, Randy Harris and Jody Osgood.

Georgia was preceded in death by her Mother and Father; her two sons; her sisters, Geneva Bridgewater and Evelyn Brown; her brothers, William and John Stewart; her nieces and nephews, Sheila Brown, Anthony Brown, Jamie Turner, Tremayne Brown, Avery Stewart, and Gerald Yarbrough.

The family would like to thank Hospice Alliance and Ridgewood Care Center.

Service Details

Services for Georgia will be held in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Friday, November 10, 2023 at 4:00PM. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Friday from 3:00PM until the time of service.