Momma Went To Heaven Tonight

Jim Walker · Post by **Jim Walker** » 22 Oct 2009 6:03 pm

Mom (Arleta Sue Brown) passed peacefully this evening. She had strong faith in the Lord and is surely with him now.

I want to thank all of those who have called and written over the last few months, you prayers have meant so much to me.

God bless us one and all.

JW

Jody Sanders · Post by **Jody Sanders** » 22 Oct 2009 6:24 pm

Jim, I am so sorry for your loss. May GOD bless, comfort, and keep you and your family always. Jody.

Jimmie Martin · Post by **Jimmie Martin** » 22 Oct 2009 6:29 pm

Sorry to here that Jim. We will be praying for you and your family.Jimmie

John P. Phillips · Post by **John P. Phillips** » 22 Oct 2009 7:11 pm

Jimmy,
Sorry for your loss. You seem prepared for the worst but it is still a shock. I know that God will comfort you at this difficult time.

Stan Schober · Post by **Stan Schober** » 22 Oct 2009 8:36 pm

My condolences, Jim, to you and your family.
Heaven has another angel.
Y'all are still in my prayers.

Skip Cole · Post by **Skip Cole** » 22 Oct 2009 9:05 pm

Jim ,My condolences in the loss of your mother. May God give you comfort through your pain.

Skip

Paul King · Post by **Paul King** » 23 Oct 2009 3:10 am

Jim. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I too know firsthand the pain and agony of losing a mother. Please be assured you are in my prayers and thought during this most difficult time.

Hal Higgins · Post by **Hal Higgins** » 23 Oct 2009 5:52 am

Jim...sincerest condolences to you and your family on the loss of your mom...May God's Grace sustain you through these next days,weeks,and months. Our thoughts and prayers are certainly with you. HAL & DEBE (The Higgins')

Rick Johnson · Post by **Rick Johnson** » 23 Oct 2009 6:36 am

Jim
Sorry to hear about your loss.

Best Regards

Rick

www.rickjohnsoncabs.com

Richard Bass · Post by **Richard Bass** » 23 Oct 2009 9:02 pm

She is in a better place. RIP

Wayne Morgan · Post by **Wayne Morgan** » 24 Oct 2009 2:27 am

Hey Jim, so sorry to hear this, and at the same time, I real happy that you got to visit with her a while back. No matter what the cituation is, their never easy to give up. May you have peace in knowing that she is in a better place.
Wayne

David Wright · Post by **David Wright** » 24 Oct 2009 5:06 am

Son,
Rest assured, she's in a better place now, pain free, having gone thought this myself, never the less, it's hard, Your in my Prayers....

S.D.

Terry Wood · Post by **Terry Wood** » 24 Oct 2009 6:38 am

May GOD give you HIS peace and comfort at this time.

My mother went to be with THE LORD about a year and half ago and I sure miss her.

GOD is faithful and your mom's at peace now! GOD bless you and your family!

Terry Wood

Hook Moore · Post by **Hook Moore** » 24 Oct 2009 5:42 pm

If you need me, you know where I am. My condolences my friend..
Hook

Drew Howard · Post by **Drew Howard** » 25 Oct 2009 7:28 am

I'm very sorry, Jim.

Michael McGee · Post by **Michael McGee** » 26 Oct 2009 12:47 pm

Jim, I've been on the road this weekend, so just now responding. As Hook said, we are here for you when you need us.

I will continue to pray for you and your family.

David Coplin · Post by **David Coplin** » 26 Oct 2009 7:05 pm

Jim,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother.You
will have an empty space in your heart but you will
always have the memories of her to fall back on.

My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time
as you struggle with the loss. Take care of yourself.

David

Bill Lowe · Post by **Bill Lowe** » 26 Oct 2009 7:22 pm

Jim,I am sorry to hear about your loss

David Ziegler · Post by **David Ziegler** » 27 Oct 2009 2:49 pm

Jim,sorry to hear about your mothers passing. It is a fate we all face but it sure is tough to take. The beautiful thing about it is she will always be in your heart and mind and the good times will always be front and center. As the song says,"there oiughta' be a Hall of Fame for mamas" they sure are special.Hang in there buddy and be thankful for all the blessings you have, like good friends to share your sorrow and your joy.

Curt Shoemaker · Post by **Curt Shoemaker** » 27 Oct 2009 3:58 pm

Jim,

Sorry to hear of your loss. My condolences to you and your family.

The Shoe

George Brown · Post by **George Brown** » 27 Oct 2009 7:01 pm

Jim,
I am so sorry for your Great loss of your Mother. Even when you are expecting it to happen, it doesn't make it any easier. I am glad that you did get to visit her recently. Just hang on to all the good memories, and take comfort in the fact that one day, you will see her again. My Prayers, and thoughts will be with you, and your family.
George...

John Davis · Post by **John Davis** » 28 Oct 2009 12:48 am

Jim, So sorry,my thoughts are with you...

Tommy Young · Post by **Tommy Young** » 28 Oct 2009 5:47 am

my condolences to you and your family she is no longer in pain may GOD BLESS all of you.

Bill Cook · Post by **Bill Cook** » 28 Oct 2009 12:08 pm

Jim, I am so glad you got to visit with your Mom before she passed. I believe she was waiting to see you before she went to be with God. My prayers are for you my friend.
Bill

Jim Walker · Post by **Jim Walker** » 28 Oct 2009 4:20 pm

Thank you one all for your responses, thoughts and prayers. I made it back safe to Alabama this afternoon. Mom's service was beautiful and it was great to see her surrounded by so many of dearest friends and family one last time.

Obituary as written by Lauree Cass published in the Elkhart Truth 10/24/2009

Arleta Brown - Dec. 3, 1942 - Oct. 22, 2009

ELKHART -- Arleta "Sue" Brown, 66, of Elkhart, went home to meet her Lord on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, at 8:50 p.m., after an extended illness.

Sue was born Dec. 3, 1942, in Border, Texas, to William E. and Clara E. (Turner) Ogeltree. On Jan. 1, 1989, Sue married her best friend, Lester L. Brown, where they shared a home in Elkhart.

As well as being a devoted and loving wife, Sue was a wonderful mother to her four children, both natural born and from her marriage to Lester. In addition to her husband, survivors include daughters Janae "Jae" A. Lawrence, Tonya M. Emerson and Laura L. (Stephen) Cass, all of Elkhart; one son, James A. Walker of DeFuniak Springs, Fla.; one brother, J.L. Ogeltree of California; seven grandchildren and one great-grandson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, four brothers, and one grandson, Mark A. Alter.

Sue will be remembered for her selfless giving of time and talent, including beaded angels of strength and blankets that she made for family, friends, shelters, nursing homes and infant charities.

Sue openly shared her recovery with friends and the many women she sponsored in her 23 years in Alcoholics Anonymous. She will forever live in the hearts of the many people whose lives have been changed and bettered through her faith, love of God and message of recovery.

Friends and family may visit at the Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart, on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009, from 4 until p.m. and one hour prior to the 6 p.m. funeral service on Monday, Oct. 26, 2009, at Billings Funeral Home. The Rev. Dick Dunn will officiate.

Memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123 or The Center for Hospice and Palliative Care, 111 Sunnybrook Court, South Bend, IN 46637.

Online condolences may reach the family at www.billingsfuneralhome.com.

JW