Arrangements for the funeral of Darral Brown
Friday 8th October 2021 12.15pm
Yardley Crematorium, Yardley Rd, Yardley, Birmingham B25 8NA
Darral’s family and friends will be attending a ceremony at Yardley crematorium on 8th October to acknowledge her passing and to celebrate her life.
If you wish to attend, there is no limit to the number of attendees now at a crematorium but it is still advisable to wear a face mask in an indoor space.
Please come dressed in whatever makes you feel comfortable but ideally something bright and cheery!
Flowers
If you wish to send flowers, any flowers sent will be placed on Darral’s mum’s grave.
However, if you would rather donate to charity in her memory, donations to Cancer Research for rare cancers would be welcomed. You can either donate via this website link or via the collection which will be taken at the crematorium.
If donating on line please state your donation is in memory of Darral Brown.
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Download the words which were spoken at Darral’s funeral
Darral’s family welcome any tributes, words of remembrance and stories about her so do feel free to leave any messages at the bottom of this webpage. (Please note comments are moderated so do not go live immediately)
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Aunty Darral, was such a kind and caring person, who never had a bad word too say about anyone. She loved to travel and enjoyed every moment life had to offer her. Darral used the last few months of her precious life to get too know her family again. I’m so grateful I have some happy memories ,of our time together. Rest in peace Aunty Darral.❤
Joy, so lovely that you are able to spend some time with Darral, when she moved back to Birmingham. She would have been comforted to know that you were there for her especially in the last moments of her life.
Blessings my darling
Aunty Eileen xx 💚 🤗
Darral, we weren’t always the best of friends and chose to live our lives in very different ways. You were a positive influence in Kemi’s life and although you spent many years away from the UK we did manage to keep in touch and you knew you could call on me when needed.
You regularly visited the UK and came back to spend the last months of your life here with our family and we will always be gratefully for that.
Your life came to an end too soon but you are no longer in pain and as we celebrate your life tomorrow we will remember the best of your life. Forever in sunshine.🌞🌞🇯🇲🇺🇸
RIEP my dear sister. xx 💕💕
Message from Debbie (USA)
Hello Eileen! Reaching out to share condolences on the passing of your brilliant and dear sister Darell!
I learned so much from her years ago during her visits. She was the first one to teach me about digital and how to approach fast track for a doctoral degree. My list is too long.. She was a powerful gift ahead of her time. RIP
Blessings❤️🙏🙏
Debbie,
Thank you for your thoughtful message my dear niece. Darral, certainly knew how to get things done as she demonstrated during her travels. She was the first one to visit you and the family in New York and they rest as they say is history.
lots of love
Eileen xx 🇺🇸💚
Dear Darral. One of the last things that I said to you was that I wouldn’t ask you how you are any more. This is because I feared you were fed up of people constantly uttering these three little words. I judged that you wanted to be seen for you and not the illness. So never again.
Nevertheless I was very pleased that I did have an opportunity to see and talk to you on the occasion of your birthday. That beautiful smile was still there and your independent self was still evident. It pleased and saddened me in equal measure. Bless you Darral and sleep tight.
Darral – My Princess Butterfly
Although this has been penned by me it is informed by the views of a number of people from around the world be that in Barbados, China, Jamaica, The UK or the USA. The news of Darral’s death impacted us along the same spectrum. Being a princess and a butterfly at the height of summer is the best depiction of her I could conjure.
She flown into Wolverhampton and wove golden rays of sunshine
Into a long and flowering dress she later used
To drape the African Caribbean Cultural Centre
She moved gently through the community
Leaving a sweet aroma on everyone she touched.
London was later graced with her presence
But that environment was too harsh for her tenderness.
Driven by adventure and a feeling of restlessness
Kingston, Jamaica received her, and tried to encircle her spirit.
For or a while, the cooling breeze
And Devon House Ice Cream, under a shady tree, all but won
But the nature of Princess Butterfly was such
No single appetizing nectar was enough.
So Florida beckoned with lush lands and opportunities
And a handy highway to Atlanta
There she made linkages and left vestiges
Of her universal heritage
Then home again to those who loved and cherished her
She is in our midst today for our final good-bye
But if like me your were caught in the aura of Darral
You may be experiencing a period of puzzlement
Trying to hold back questions like
How comes I feel so empty when I have not seen her very much for years?
Pondering, death is near me everyday yet I am shocked by hers
That is because for years it was not her proximity you craved
But the joyfulness of her returns
Returns and reunions that collapsed space and time
And brought memories instantly into being
Princess Butterfly, as you take your final flight
I have no hope of your return
So in my memory you will reside, until that day, when I too will fly.
Chester
8th October, 2021.
Thank you Chester, this is so beautiful and captures Darral’s approach to life and her travels perfectly.
Blessings ❤️
Thank you Gloria,
She would have known that you cared about her as you do all of our family.
Lots of love
Eileen xx 💕
Dear Darral, not sure where to start really as I was both shocked and horrified to learn of your passing, especially as we were both in the UK at the time but didn’t realise it. It is Dionne, remember one of the ‘3 muskateer’s’, and when I left JA at the end of my island hopping trip, you and Jennifer continued the friendship and adventures until my return. I am so sorry we did not get a chance to meet up again for one last time, and also that I have learned too late about your funeral to attend. Rest in peace my dear,
God Bless and RIP.
Much love Dionne xx
Thank you for your message Dionne. We appreciate you sharing your memories of time with Darral.
Blessings
Eileen
I was very lucky that I had Darral as one of my aunts. She has inspired me over the years and especially the last 18 months of her life. I remember we talked about volunteering several years ago and I volunteered at Birmingham Children’s hospital on the optical medical department filing patient’s files, this was very rewarding.
The things that Darral achieved and accomplished over her 64 years was amazing.
She was always considerate, kind and thoughtful of others.
I will miss her and wished we had longer with her.
Rest in peace Aunty Darral xx
Sylvia (Niece)
Sylvia, you did so much for Darral during her last few months and I am sure it was a comfort to her that you were nearby and able to give her your love and support.
Lots of love
Aunty Eileen xx 🤗 💚
Dearest Darral.
We go back a long way and your passing has left me shocked and so very sad. You were there for me at my wedding and helped to make it the success it was. You were Godmother to our first born, a role I know you took pleasure in. Even though we lost touch a long time ago, you were in my thoughts constantly. I am glad that you are no longer in pain and wish you Rest In Perfect Peace and may you Rise In Glory. Love you always.
I extend deepest sympathy to Darral’s family, on behalf of me and my family. Ron, Ronnette, Keachia and Taurean
Love Always.
Pamela Greenidge.
Gone but not forgotten my beautiful baby sister. May the good Lord take care of your beautiful soul.
Love Corriene ❤🙏
Thank you for your message Pam,
It was lovely to speak to you again, despite the sadness of Darral’s passing.
Wishing you and your family all the very best
Lots of love
Eileen
Hi we raised £150 at Darral cremation and wake on Friday. This money will go to cancer research (gut cancer is very rear in the Uk)
Thank you you for giving, I know Darral would be amazed with everyone’s generous donations. Xx
A special message from niece Debbie (USA)
Hello Eileen! Reaching out to share condolences on the passing of your brilliant and dear sister Darell!
I learned so much from her years ago during her visits. She was the first one to teach me about digital and how to approach fast track for a doctoral degree. My list is too long.. She was a powerful gift ahead of her time. RIP
Blessings❤️🙏🙏
My dearest friend Darral, has moved on. 😢 I am missing you so much, I can’t call you later or book a flight to spend some time with you. We go way back to university days in Wolverhampton, what a time we had. You were such an inspiration and we shared so many dreams. Many which were fulfilled and some that had to be shelved..You lived your life your way with kindness and generosity of spirit, adventurous and loving.
Thank you for being my friend, confidant and inspiration. God bless you and may your soul rest in perfect peace.
Good night my friend, love always ♥ ⭐🥰🎈
Hi Enid,
Thank you for your special message.
Sorry you couldn’t make the funeral; hoe you are feeling much better.
Blessings
Eileen 🤗💕
Hi, the website https://www.anaturalundertaking.co.uk/darralbrown/
has now had all the information from the funeral uploaded. Please take a look.
£150 was raised on the day. This will be sent on to Cancer research, rare cancers – gut cancer. Thank you to everyone who also contributed online.
Darral’s family would like to thank everyone for their support, messages and contributions. 💕🙏🏿
We were given some money to get some flowers for Darral from our family in Southfampton. We asked if we could donate the money to cancer research and the family in Southampton said that would be ok. £80 was donated to cancer research. Total raised so far would be £230 thank you all for giving to a great cause, Darral would of been so happy that we had raised so much. Xx
To Darral’s family & friends: I had the privilege of meeting Darral in Jamaica some twenty-plenty years ago. My, how the years have flown! With much in common, given our Midlands origins, we struck up a friendship and met up for weekend travels around the island in her noisy little Suzuki swift (Suzuki engines are known to rattle :)). Later, I was proud to represent her (as her lawyer) when she bought her apartment in Kingston and again when she sold it. I admired her independent and adventurous spirit, and I agree with others that she was a caring and giving soul. I was disappointed that I lost touch with her when she migrated to the US, and from time to time, I would search social media for her name. Today, motivated to do another search, my heart leaped with optimism that my search had brought success when I saw a picture of her with that beautiful smile and then my mouth dropped, and tears filled my eyes when the image led me to this page.
I am saddened that Darral has passed, and I wish I had known earlier that she wasn’t well. However, I am satisfied that I have finally found her since it can never be too late to wish a beautiful soul everlasting peace.
May you soar with the angels dear Darral. You were a blessing on this planet, and it was my honour to have known you.
With love, Lorna.
PS. It has been a year since Darral’s passing, and no one may ever see this message. However, I wanted to share my sentiments with the universe nonetheless. Somehow the energy of them may fill a still-aching heart.