Thelma Elizabeth Miller Brown

Thelma Elizabeth Miller Brown, 97, of Statesville, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, on Sunday, November 24, 2019.

She was born in Iredell County on May 27, 1922 to the late John D. Miller and Bessie Bunton Miller. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Harrison Brown and a son, Melvin H. Brown, 5 brothers and 1 sister.

Thelma was a graduate of Central High School, and a member of Front Street Baptist Church where she attended the Young At Heart Senior Group. She also was a member of the Senior Friends at Davis Hospital and a member of the YMCA where she enjoyed swimming classes. Thelma loved to travel but most of all she loved spending time with her family.

Survivors include 2 sons; Richard Brown (Teresa) and Steven Brown (Vickie) both of Statesville, 2 brothers; Dean and Tony Miller, and 1 sister, Juanita Sloan. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren and a very special friend, Mary Bottoms.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at 11 AM at Nicholson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tim Stutts officiating. Burial will follow in Iredell Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The family will gather and receive friends from 10-11am prior to the service at the funeral home. Other times the family will gather at the home of Steve and Vickie Brown.

Memorials may be made to the Front Street Baptist Church, Lottie Moon Mission Fund, 1403 W. Front St., Statesville, NC 28677.

Fond memories and condolences may be left at www.nicholsonfunerals.com. Nicholson Funeral Home is serving the Brown Family. Cemetery Details





Iredell Memorial Garden Cemetery







2304 Shelton Ave

Statesville, NC 28677



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NOV 27. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (ET)



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Statesville, NC 28677



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NOV 27. 11:00 AM (ET)



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Statesville, NC 28677

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