Lorna Jean Brown
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A visitation for Lorna Jean Brown, 86, Lawrence, KS will be held 6:00 p.m. ~ 8:00p.m., Friday, August 11, 2023, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W 13th St Lawrence, KS 66044.
A graveside service will take place at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 12, 2023, at Maple Grove Cemetery, 1710 N 3rd St in Lawrence, KS.
Lorna passed away Monday, July 31, 2023, at her residence in Lawrence, KS with family at her side.
Lorna was born February 7, 1937, in Lawrence, Kansas, the daughter of Monroe and Thelma (Mumford) White.
Lorna was preceded in death by her parents, son, Marlon Lewis, son Michael Lewis, sister Beatrice Fowler, sister Florene Fowler, and sister Vera Reynolds.
Lorna is survived by her children, a son Dwane Lewis of Lawrence, Kansas, daughter, Sonnja Blevins of Grandview, Missouri and her children, Andrew Blevins and Austin and Aydrian Gray, Stacy Guerrier of Oakland, California, Shann Ali and her husband Mikal Ali of Charlotte, North Carolina and Shann’s children John F. Cheatem, Lanai Sylvain, Rachel Cheatem, and Rebecca Cheatem-Kantarevic and many other grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
She loved God with everything in her. She was a prayer warrior who prayed relentlessly for her loved ones and for all humanity to come to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. It was important to her to share the message of Gods great love and salvation anyone she came in contact with. Her faith in God was strong and that faith kept her for 86 years, but now God has called his faithful servant home.
2 Timothy 4:7 says, “ I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.”
We that remain are better for having been touched by her life and we honor and celebrate the example of godliness and love that she so faithfully demonstrated. She truly let her light shine and she will never be forgotten.
The family suggests memorials and flowers be sent in Lorna’s name in care of the Warren-McElwain Mortuary-Lawrence Chapel.
My family and I are sending our deepest condolences to you all. May the Almighty Creator bless each and everyone of you with strength, peace and healing as the days go on. I enjoyed talking to My Great Aunt Bump on the phone. Her beautiful, pleasant, sweet, warm voice was so nurturing. I pray the Almighty Creator, blesses her beautiful soul, and may she be at peace. 🙏🏽 Amen 🙏🏽
To my aunt bump my phone, buddy. Who had the sweetest soft voice ever. she made me laugh all the time. When it was game season, we used to talk about the 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs . We talk about our favorite foods. One of hers was BBQ. We talked about our families. She will surly be missed. I love you Aunt Bump.
Sending you huge and 😘 😗 😚 .
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽😇 🤍🤍🤍🤍
I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Auntie Bump. I cannot imagine how difficult this must be for you all, but please know that my Family and I are praying for each and everyone of you. May the Lord Bless you all with Strength and Healing. Auntie was such a kind and gentle soul. I have a great memory of her sweet laugh and all the good times she spent with her Mother and Sisters when they all got together listening to music and talking about old times.
I know that words cannot express your grief, but I hope that this note will offer you some comfort.
With deepest sympathy,
🙏❤️🤗
Send my condolences to the family and keeping you in my prayers
Lorna was a great person and I am truly glad and blessed to have worked at Hercules with her. Lorna was kind to everyone, and was always glad to see you. Always with a smile. One of a kind and will be missed.
Lary Trowbridge
Cousin “Bumpy” wore her crown well in this world now she has laid it at the feet of God Almighty.
My Dear Aunty Bump! I’m so sorry I did not get a chance to visit you as we planned. I miss and love you much. I thank you for being my pen pal and always taking time to either write or call me. I loved to read my letters and catch up with all you had going on, especially during football season. Thank you for all of your love, encouragement (especially in telling me too keep in contact with our family and how important it is). Thanks for your kinds words, always lifting my spirit and wanting to know how I was doing over the years, and sharing all of your knowledge of our family and ancestors. I will always cherish our conversations and the closeness we shared. As I look up at the stars, the glow of the moon and the sun rises, I know you’re near. Praise Almighty Creators. Family sending prayers to you all. Asking the Almighty to enfold you in his faithful love and comfort you with the cherished memories you hold dear. RIP Aunt Bump!
Granny, I love you so much. I remember some of the most exciting events of my childhood life was when our family packed up in the car and traveled from Des Moines, IA to come visit you. I think you would be surprised by how many moments I remember, being in your house, the car you drove, and even the times you came to our house to visit. The thing that stands out to me the most is seeing the unbreakable bond you had with your children. I remember being a child and playing around the house while my mom, your youngest daughter Shann sat on the phone with you catching up on life. I’m 37 now and I know that NEVER stopped between the two of you. You were a powerhouse of a woman, Granny…and you leave behind an incredible legacy in the lives of your family, and all those who knew you. Love love love you! Heaven gets to enjoy you now.
Aunty Bump, The ones we Love Shine for us in the Stars, in the Glow of the Moon, in the Sun each time it Rises. I love and miss you and I’ll always cherish the loving and wonderful conversations we had on the phone, our letters we wrote, that I hold dear to me. Thank you for all my childhood memories at Hope Plaza, the family gatherings. Your beautiful smile and dimples always made me smile and I wanted your dimples. 🙂 You remind me of one of the Staple singers. 🙂 Thank you for your love and encouragement. Family, praying for you in your loss and asking the Almighty Creator to enfold you in His faithful love and comfort you with the cherished memories you hold dear. Aunty may you RIP
Sending my condolences to the family and keeping everyone in my prayers. Sending love and great spirits. Peace and blessings 🙏🏾 Miss and love you .
# FromCalifornia
To: my beautiful daughter-in-law, Shann, and the family. Bump was one of a kind. I actually will never forget when she came to the house with Mr. Brown waiting to hear a decision about her daughter, Shann getting married to my son Mikal. (Both still in Lawrence high school.) Bump sat quietly as Mikal proposed to Shann…when Shann said, “ I’m only 16, that’s too young.” Bump and I laughed so hard. I’ll never forget that beautiful laugh; soft, but sincere. She will be missed, but she can be proud of the legacy that she left with her children and for all humanity. May the peace and blessings of Almighty Allah forever be up on her and her family. And we will always love you bump.🌹🌺🌺🌹🤲🏾♥️
🌹 Sincerest condolences from:
Mom Hasiba, Sumayya, Yusha, Zahara & Zak, Dylan
Sending my heartfelt condolences to the family (my family) at this time. May the Most Highest give you all the strength and much love as well as comfort at this time.
May her loving spirit and kindness find peace within you all!!! Much love to you all!!!
May God bless and comfort you and your family during this difficult period on the passing of your Mom.
A person that leaves this earth truly never leaves, for they are still alive in our hearts and minds through us, they live on. Surely Aunt Bump will not be forgotten. Love you Family!
Our deepest condolences family! Jerri, Berry and family wish you comfort and healing. It’s hard when the pillar of the family is no longer with us. It will get easier. There will come a time when the tears won’t flow so easily, but is replaced a smile even laughter, when you hear her favorite
song, hear a favorite saying once often used, a look a smile or a gesture from a family member that brings memories running back. Say her name frequently. Our physical bodies may give out but Jehovah has us written down in his Book of Life. One day we will all be pardoned and at that time no one will say “I am Sick”. Isaiah 33:24. Thinking of you all and wishing you “peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and mental powers by means of Christ Jesus”. Phillipians 4:7
Sending our love to the family and those closest to Lorna Jean Brown. LOVE YOU ALL