"It is with the heaviest heart that I announce the sudden passing of my grandmother. 😢She passed early in the morning on New Year's Eve at the age of 96,"
"Anyone who knows me, knows that 'Grandmama,' Josephine Vonceal Pace Brown, was my world; my best buddy, my confidante and my unapologetic cheerleader,"
"In time, I'll share the stories of how her advocacy changed the trajectory of my education, and how she 'lit up' when I told her in 5th grade that I wanted to be a news reporter,"
"What makes our relationship extra special - is the fact that she was so attentive, beyond the backdrop of a highly successful life of her own," she wrote. "Long before I was born, she was the first black woman elected to the board of education ... she was notoriously *tough* and everyone knew it. Her mission - to make education equitable for all children."
Josephine Vonceal Pace Brown died early on New Year's Eve at age 96. Sheinelle Jones described Brown as her world, best buddy, confidante, and unapologetic cheerleader. Brown's advocacy significantly influenced Jones's education and supported Jones's aspiration to become a news reporter from fifth grade. Brown held a high standard of excellence and affirmed Jones's work ethic. Brown was the first Black woman elected to the board of education and dedicated her life to making education equitable for all children. Brown was a classically trained pianist, long-time director of her church's music ministry, and founder of the choir A.R.I.S.E.
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