Danita
Brown 65
Nominated By Brown
Missionary Baptist Church
Named as one
of the Hero of
Faith at Brown
MBC, Danita
has touched
lives for more
than 30 years
as as an a
educator,
Tab
Table Talk
Gu
Guest (Telling
It L
Like It Is) &
Can
Cancer Support
Min
Ministry.
She is the wife of 38 years of marriage
B f i d h lldit t Mi h l
the of 38 marriage to her
Boyfriend, as she called it, to Michael Brown.
They have four children, thirteen grandchild, and
one great grandchild. During a dream, she thought
a bigger plan for her life would be her calling. She
thought it was related to her teaching career. The
bigger plan, designed by God became apparent.
She was diagnosed with Breast Cancer in 2008.
Before this occurrence, she asked God to reveal
the purpose of her life. She was eager to pursue
His Will. How could she serve Him better? What
could she influence with her ministry? What
would He have her to do here on earth?
Her sojourn through breast cancer reflected
a Christian who felt God’s blessed assurance
and love when she needed Him most. God knew
she trusted His Word, and she would walk this
journey with faith. She went before the Church and
asked for prayer. During the treatments, she
became known for encouraging women to take off
the wigs and show off their bald heads. While in
the hospital for treatments, doctors would ask her
if she could encourage one of their patients who
had just been diagnosed. In 2008, it was rare to
seek women with no hair, but Danita embraced it.
She let everyone know that God has her, and she
would survive. While going through Chemo, her
Pastor, Bartholomew Orr visited her and she
shared with him the need for a Cancer support
Group at the Church, not only for members of
Brown Church Family, but for the community
at-large. The Cancer Support Group has been
going Strong for over twelve years!
Sometimes, reliving a struggle is too painful.
But,not for Danita Brown, it strengthens her for
her faith-walk. It motivates her to support others.
It moves her from victim to victory.
MATTIE
BROOKS 55
Nominated By Brown
Missionary Baptist Church
Mattie Brooks
grew up in
Red Banks, MS
and attended
Holly Springs
Hight School
1974), Rust
College (1978),
and North
Mississippi
School of
Medical
Technology Technology (1982). She She has has been an
entrepreneur for over 30 years in pro
(
Col
and
Mis
Sch
Me
over years property
t d t h i l lti
management and technical consulting.
Mattie had a successful 40-year career in
healthcare. The��������t 15 years were with
Methodist LeBonheur Medical Center as
Medical Technologist- holding positions
including Hematology Technical Specials
and Laboratory Manager for Hematology,
including a written publication, Automated
Leukocyte Count in Sickle Cell Disease, in
Clinical and Laboratory Hematology (1995).
Twent��������e years with Abbott Laboratories
she held various positions: Regional Product
Manager, Technical Specialist for Nation
Accounts, District Service Manager, and First
Black National Service Director for Distribution
Channel. A four-time President’s Club Winner,
President’s Award, District Manager of the Year,
and other awards of Excellence.
She joined Brown Missionary Baptist Church in
August 2007. She is an active member of the
Sunday School Class #16, Disaster Response
Team, and a liaison with the American Red
Cross. She contributes to the community by
volunteering at the American Red Cross,
Habitat for Humanity, and AARP, Board
Member for Boys and Girls Club.
Her passion for mission afforded her local
opportunities, and three international medical
mission trips, two to Tanzania, African and
Abbott, and one medical mission to India with
Brown. She is the mother of one son Ventez and
two grandchildren. She is a member of Alpha
Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated.
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