Antonette M. Brown

ANTONETTE MARIE (MALONE) BROWN, 77, of Akron, Ohio, went home to eternal peace on September 17,2026 surrounded by her family.

Affectionately known as “Marie”, Antonette was born on December 17th,1948 in Akron, Ohio to Louise Magnolia Franklin and Caeger Key Malone. She was the third of 7 children and was raised in the Mitchell Court/Goodyear Heights neighborhood of Akron. She attended Seiberling Elementary School, Goodyear Junior High School, and graduated from East High School.

Antonette was a beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend. She was known for her selfless nature, always putting the needs of others before her own. She also encouraged others to dream without limits and realize their personal power. She enjoyed music, working out, hand-dancing, visiting open houses to look at beautiful homes, gardening, baking, and being a true nurturer. She cherished spending time with family, and friends.

Antonette leaves to cherish her memory: husband of almost 56 years, Jerry Lee Brown, children Celeste (Brown) Lester (Lamar Lester), Jerray Jackson Brown, and Lea Marie Brown, grandchildren Kendall Nakayla Vinson, Jackson Lee Brown-Vinson, Jonaya Nichole Brown, Kanai Chantal Chance, John William Chance, and Elianna Patrice Ralls, great-grandchildren Mia Dior Fields and Nai’leya Zhane Norman, sisters Jacqueline and Arleen Malone, brother-in-laws Everett Brown and Willie James Jackson (Patricia), sister-in-laws Beatrice Boyd, Barbara Jean Robinson and Ruthie Jenkins, lifelong friends Barbara Fitch, Erma Grandison and Ophelia Banks, her Birthday Club 7 Wonders members (Bea, Jan, Jeanette, and Erma), and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

She is preceded in death by parents Louise Magnolia (Franklin) Malone and Cagear Key Malone, siblings Florene (Franklin) Martin, Robert Franklin, Kenneth Malone, and Raymond Malone, brother-in-laws Henry Brown, Andrew Brown, and Jimmy D Brown.

Her family extends their heartfelt gratitude to everyone who loved Antonette, cared for her, prayed for her, visited her, and supported her and the family throughout her life, especially during her final days.

Special thanks are extended to Advantage Home Health, Cleveland Clinic 5400-unit, Cleveland Clinic Hospice, and all those who provided her with comfort, compassion, and loving care.

Visitation will be on Monday, September 28, 2026, from 11:00 am until 12:00 noon at City of Joy Enrichment Center, 610 W. Exchange Street Akron, Oh 44302. Funeral service will immediately follow. Internment Mount Peace Cemetery.