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Patricia Marion Fagerstrom Brown

Obituary Date: Sunday, January 5, 2025

Evans Funeral Home of Jefferson announces the death of Patricia Marion Fagerstrom Brown of Winder, Georgia, who passed away peacefully on the evening of January 5, 2025, after an extended illness. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jerry Lawrence Brown, her daughter Deborah Carol Brown, and her mother, Lena Adell Brandon.

Patricia will be deeply missed by her two loving sons, Gerald Lee Fowler Brown and Joseph Sales Edward Brown of Winder, Georgia. She also leaves behind her cherished sister, Joan Adell Jones of Cumming, Georgia, and her niece, Robyn Adell Lee, and family of Cameron, South Carolina, brother Emile Joseph Fagerstrom III and family of Pensacola, Florida.

Patricia was a woman with a lifelong passion for uplifting those in need. Beginning in the late 1960s, she embarked on a remarkable career dedicated to helping others. She started her own business guiding individuals on their career paths, and later took on a leadership role with the Florida District 3 Mental Health Board. Upon moving to Georgia, she became the Executive Director of Gwinnett County’s CETA/PIC programs. Driven by her compassionate spirit, Patricia continued to offer consulting and personnel training through her own companies, Advancement Concepts Inc. and Adventure Personnel Inc. Her talents and dedication were widely recognized, earning her over 30 appointments and accolades throughout her career, including being named one of Gwinnett’s top executives. Patricia’s commitment to service led her to become the Executive Director of Annadale Village, a community serving adults with developmental disabilities. She served in this role for over 15 years, leading the foundation and endowment to unprecedented levels. During this time, she co-founded the Gwinnett Foundation and held numerous other positions dedicated to providing vital community and social services to Gwinnett County. Her tireless efforts were honored with awards such as Most Admired Community Leader, Best Volunteer, and Gwinnett’s Small Businessperson of the Year. She was also named as one of Georgia’s Who’s Who in 1994. Patricia’s legacy of compassion and service will forever be remembered by those whose lives she touched.

A private funeral service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Patricia’s memory to Annadale Village – 3500 Annadale Lane, Suwanee, GA 30024, #770-945-8281.

Evans Funeral Home, Inc., 1350 Winder Highway, Jefferson, Georgia. 706-367-5467

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