Mrs. Lynette M. Brown Hearn
July 18, 1961 - March 22, 2015
Lynette M. (Brown) Hearn, (Michelle), age 53, of Durham, N. C. went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 22, 2015. She was born on July 18, 1961 in Williamson, WV to Ella Mae (Webster) Brown and the late James E. Brown. Michelle received Christ at an early age and was faithful to God until the end and never once, questioned His wisdom. She graduated from the Mercer County School System and attended Bluefield State College. In the late 80’s, Michelle married Thomas Hearn and moved to Durham, NC where she attended Saint James Baptist Church for over 23 years and served as a deaconess and member of the choir. Michelle enjoyed spending time at church with her family and friends; singing, praying and praising the Lord. Michelle was a teacher in the Durham Public School system for over 10 years. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by one brother, James C. Brown. Those who are left to cherish her memories include her loving and devoted husband of over 26 years, Thomas E. Hearn, Sr.; Mother, Ella Mae Brown of Bluefield, WV; Two sisters: Linda Johnson and Sherri (David) Stevenson, both of Winston Salem, NC; Three brothers: Raymond E. (Nicolette) Brown, Sr. of Midwest City, OK; Kenneth L. Brown of Cleveland, OH and Paul D. Brown of Hampton, VA. Four children: Juan Brown of Raleigh, NC, Thomas Hearn, Jr. of Durham, NC Tyree Hearn of Greensboro, NC and Tyeshia Hearn of home. One grandchild, Jada Brown of Durham, NC. She is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends in addition to several aunts and uncles. Funeral services will be conducted on Sunday, March 29, 2015 at 1:30 pm at Saint James Baptist Church, 1305 W Club Blvd, Durham, NC. Interment will follow at Glenview Cemetery in Durham, NC. The family will receive friends at St. James Baptist Church from 12:30 to 1:30 pm. Arrangements entrusted to Scarborough and Hargett Funeral Home of Durham, NC.
Lynette M. (Brown) Hearn, (Michelle), age 53, of Durham, N. C. went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 22, 2015. She was born on July 18, 1961 in Williamson, WV to Ella Mae (Webster) Brown and the late James E. Brown. Michelle... View Obituary & Service Information