Mrs. Brown, 82, of Milltown and the Iselin section of Woodbridge, died July 10, 2011, in Alamedia Nursing Home, Perth Amboy. She was predeceased by a son, Donald Brown; a sister, Fernila Lake; and two brothers, Ferdinand and Louis Lake. Surviving are a niece, Esther Lake Payne, and her husband, Allien, of Milltown; three nephews, Geoffrey, Louis and Ronald Lake; a great-niece and a great-nephew; a greatgreat nephew and a great-great-niece; and a friend, Barbara Gray. A service was held at St. James African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Zion Church, Perth Amboy. Interment was in Clover Leaf Memorial Park, Woodbridge. Arrangements were under the direction of Crabiel Home for Funerals, Ave., Milltown.