Cheryl Lynn Brown
May 30, 1958 ~ April 23, 2020
On Thursday, April 23, 2020, Cheryl Lynn Brown, 61, of Katy, TX. passed away with her husband of 35 years by her side.
Cheryl was born May 30, 1958 in Wahiawa, Hawaii, to Joel and Nina Joseph. On February 2, 1985 she married Robert Brown. They raised six children, Joshua, Brandy, Megan, Mark, Matthew, and William.
Cheryl joined the United States Navy in 1978 in Granite City, IL. as a Hospital Corpsman. She attended Boot Camp in Orlando Florida and attended Corpsman school in Great Lakes IL. Cheryl served at duty stations such as Portsmouth Naval Hospital, New Orleans, Great Lake IL., Atlanta, and finally in Houston, where she retired in 1999 as a Petty Officer First Class.
Cheryl was a loving mother, avid sewer and knitter. She loved the Navy but loved her family even more. 'The one thing she wanted more than anything in life was to have children and a family.
She was preceded in death by her son, William Brown; parents, Joel and Nina Joseph; brother, Thomas Joseph and sister, Suzanne Clutts. Cheryl is survived by her husband, Robert Brown; children, Joshua Brown, Brandy Joseph, Megan Brown, Mark Brown, Matthew Brown; brothers, Joel Joseph Jr., Randall Joseph, Timothy Joseph; sister, Debra Tyser; grandchildren, Olivia and Noelle Hutchins, Tegan and Cody Brown; numerous nieces,nephews, and cousins.
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How can I sum up almost 50 years of friendship ? Cheryl was not only one of my two best friends, but she was my sister in my heart. Many times we had to share our joys and sorrows long distance. Our phone calls were never short. Even after a marathon call, I hated to hang up. Our last call was shortly before she went home from her physical therapy hospital. Our last words were “I love you !” That was Cheryl. Always about love, forgiveness, compassion, strength and kindness. And oh my ! How much of a mama bear she was. She was tough, but she loves her kids. To Bobby, Cheryl loved you with a passion that you probably didn’t realize. Josh, Brandy, Megan, Mark and Matthew, you’re mom loves you all beyond the moon, higher than the mountains and deeper than the deepest ocean. Joe, Randy, Deb and Tim., Cheryl told me the best stories about your childhood . When Cheryl lost her daddy, momma, Thomas and Suzanne, she was so strong. When she lost Willie, I saw the strongest woman I know, cry. We cried on the phone together. I wanted to hug my friend, but many miles were between us. I have many months before I get to see my Cheryl again. Farewell my friend. Fly high. Until then, I love you ❤
I’m gonna miss you aunt cheryl. I know I havnt seen you in a while, you were always a very strong woman. Very smart and very loving. I love you. I can hear you now yelling at my dad saying “THOMAS HENRY!!” lol rip aunt cheryl.
Aunt Cheryl was such an amazing person and she is going to be missed by so so many we all loved her so much
You will be missed so much by many. Now you can rest without pain. We all love you very much!
Cheryl, we, I, miss you so very much. Your absolute dedication and drive to protect family is beyond belief. it’s demonstrated by the kids and the family that you raised. I know that your new thoughts are to take care of the loved ones that have preceded you. Take care of Mom and Dad as you always did, and the rest of the family. Love Ya, and will always miss you.