ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: BROWN, MARTHA GAY KIRKLAND 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, Covington, La.
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Died: Friday, May 22, 2015

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BROWN, MARTHA GAY KIRKLAND 
August 1, 1951 - May 22, 2015

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Martha Kirkland Brown passed away on May 22, 2015 in Madisonville, LA. 
She was born on August 1, 1951 in Carriere, MS to the late Houston Thomas 
Kirkland and Golda Pearson Kirkland.

Martha was married to her beloved husband, Dennis Ray Brown, for 40 years and 
together they had two sons, Jeremy Brown (Kelli), of Petal, MS, and Josh Brown 
(Jessika), of Pensacola, FL. She was the loving grandmother of Logan, Lukas, 
Lexington and Brett Brown. She was the sister of Mary Burchfield (Mack), 
Margaret Wedgeworth (Robert), Patricia Miles (Terry), Janice Martin (Oliver), 
Richard Kirkland (Karen), Terry Kirkland (Suzanne), Pam Aultman (Mike), the 
late Charles Kirkland and Tommy Kirkland. 

She was the life of every family gathering and the best story teller of the 
group. Her husband and sons treasured her, her grandsons adored her, and her 
siblings, and multiple nieces and nephews will miss her greatly.

Martha resided in Century, FL, where her husband is the pastor of Oak Grove 
Baptist Church. She has faithfully served the Lord alongside her husband in 
churches in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida. In addition to 
supporting her husband’s ministry, she led countless Sunday school classes, 
directed Vacation Bible Schools, led Bible study groups for women, and 
organized and led numerous women’s retreats. Her relationship with Jesus Christ 
was demonstrated through her devotion to her family and her friends and her 
desire for others to know him. All who met her recognized the joy she carried 
by the contagious smile, constant encouragement, and her positive attitude. She 
loved people wholeheartedly and spoke unashamedly about her desire to love 
Christ more.

Martha Kirkland Brown was a Godly example of wife, mother, MawMaw, sister, 
aunt, and friend. She lived and loved well. Those who care for her will “honor 
her for all that her hands have done” (Proverbs 31:31).

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Service 
to celebrate this beautiful life at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at Bedico 
Baptist Church, 28159 Hwy 22, Ponchatoula, 28156 Hwy 22, Ponchatoula, LA 70454. 
A wake will be held on Monday, May 25, 2015 at the church from 6:00 PM until 
9:00 PM. Visitation on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 will be from 10:00 AM until 
service time. 

Interment will be at 3:00 PM at the West Union Baptist Church Cemetery, 
Carriere, MS.

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