Lena Mae Brockwell's Obituary
Lena Mae Brockwell, age 98, passed away Friday morning, October 13, 2023. She was born February 20, 1925 in Big Sandy, Tennessee to Lewis and Lillie (Ninno) Henson. On September 30, 1951, she married James N. Brockwell in Corinth, Mississippi and he preceded her in death on June 11, 2017. Lena was a faithful and long-time member of Oak Crest Church of God. She had a heart of gold and loved to take care of others. SURVIVORS include two grandsons: Richard Durga III and Jeremy Durga; four great-grandchildren: Zayda, Zivah, Zolah, and Zayne; and many nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her daughter and son-in-law, Beverly and Richard Durga Jr.; five brothers: Lawrence, Leslie, Harley, Lewis, and Lonnie Henson; and a sister, Agnes Arnold. SERVICES for Lena will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at Oak Crest Church of God (1540 Leonard St., Muskegon, MI 49442) with Bishop Robert D. Rogers officiating. VISITATION will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will take place in Sunrise Memorial Gardens. MEMORIALS to Oak Crest Church of God will be appreciated. Share memories with the family at their online Guest Book at www.sytsemafh.com Arrangements by The Sytsema Chapel of Sytsema Funeral and Cremation Services, 737 Apple Ave., Muskegon, MI 49442 (231) 726-5210
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