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Official Obituary of

IRMA MAE POLK-BROWN

March 20, 1933 ~ February 27, 2023 (age 89) 89 Years Old
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IRMA MAE POLK-BROWN Obituary

 

Irma Mae Polk-Brown was born March 20, 1933, in Kerens, Texas.
She was the first daughter and third child of Willie Leroy Polk
and Lee Etta Gentry-Polk. She had eight siblings: James Polk,

William Polk, Raymond Polk, Pearlie Polk-Gillespie, Ozella Polk-
Lindsey, Rosetta Polk, Irene Polk-Coe and Ruth Polk-Williams.

Irma married George Edward Brown Jr., June 28, 1958 in San
Diego, California. He preceded her in death on June 27, 2014.
They had one child Chae Brown, the love of their lives.
Irma earned a Bachelors Degree in 1955 in Education at Texas
College in Tyler, Texas in 1955. She obtained a Masters Degree
in Curriculum from San Diego state College in San Diego,
California. Irma was a school counselor and retired from
Creative Arts Performing School in 1991.
Irma was an active member of Calvary Baptist Church
Sanctuary Choir and numerous other activities. Irma was an
active member of Bayview Baptist Church as well until her
health began to fail.
Irma was called to rest by her Lord and Saviour on February 27,
2023. She leaves to cherish her memory her son Chae Brown,
San Diego, California; sister, Ozella Polk-Lindsey, Kerens, Texas;
sister Ruth Polk-Williams, Greenbelt, Maryland and many other
cherished relatives and friends.

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Services

Viewing
Wednesday
March 15, 2023

5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Anderson~Ragsdale Chapel
5050 Federal Boulevard
San Diego, CA 92102

Homegoing Celebration
Thursday
March 16, 2023

10:30 AM
Anderson~Ragsdale Chapel
5050 Federal Boulevard
San Diego, CA 92102

Burial
Thursday
March 16, 2023

Miramar National Cemetery
5795 Nobel Drive
San Diego, CA 92122

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