BROWN - Mrs. Venus Watkins Brown passed away peacefully in a local hospice on April 10, 2019. A native of Waynesboro, Georgia, she spent most of her life in Jacksonville. Mrs. Brown was a faithful member of Second Missionary Baptist Church, where she served as a member of the choir. As a Centenarian, she received a national proclamation from President Barack Obama and a local proclamation from Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown. She was predeceased by her husband, Joe E. Brown and son, Earl Thomas Brown. Survivors include her son, Kenton Brown (Debra); 9 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; great-great grandchildren; a number of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.