Thelma Brown

Thelma Bennett was born December 8, 1941, to the union of Ethel Perry and Luther Paul Bennett. She was their youngest child and was affectionately known as “Cookie.” 

A graduate of Cooley High School, shortly after graduating she met and married W.C. Washington.  To this union, two handsome boys were born, Luther and Anthony Tyrone Washington.  Thelma later met and married Floyd Brown.  

Thelma departed this life on September 4, 2026. Thelma was preceded in death by her parents; son, Anthony; all of her siblings; and husband, Floyd Brown.

Thelma leaves to cherish her memory:  Son, Luther Washington; Grandchildren, Sherrea, Jovan, Brian, Sabrina, Latricia, and Katrina; Great-Grandchildren, Patrick Jr., Tamari, Jovan Jr., Makhiyli, Branya, Brian II, Brooklyn, and Phillip Jr.; Great-Great Grandchildren, Da’Niyah, Skylar, and Brielle; and a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends.

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