Saundra Lee Brown-Easley

Saundra Lee Brown was born on February 12, 1957 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Lillian Brim. "Saunie" grew up in nearby Homestead, PA where she was a 1974 graduate of Steel Valley Senior High School. There she excelled in academics and was the only African-American in the National Honor Society. In addition to maintaining her excellent grades she participated in numerous other activities and was a majorette in the school marching band. Also, in her youth, she attended Clark Memorial Baptist Church under the pastorate of the late Rev. Donald Tunie. After graduation Saunie went to work for the Liberty Mutual Insurance Company. Her ultimate goal was a career in the law profession. Her first step and initial training was a certificate in paralegal studies. She was united in marriage to Robert Easley and from this union 1 daughter, Fontella, was born. Education had always been a priority in Saunie's life and when she relocated to Columbus, Ohio she continued working full time and she continued her education. She received her Associates Degree at Columbus State, her Bachelor's Degree at Tiffin University, and her proudest moment and high point of her academic journey was receiving her Master's Degree in Criminal Justice in March 2014 and to no one's surprise, she made the Dean's List. She was employed by Children & Family Services of Columbus, Ohio in the legal department. Saunie was a member of New Birth Baptist Church in Columbus, Ohio under the pastorate of Rev. Kenneth Moore. She willingly volunteered her time at the King's Art Project in addition to working with the elderly in whatever capacity that was needed, She enjoyed traveling, reading, and sports. In her earlier years, she had done some modeling and was featured in an Eat n Park commercial. She loved family get togethers and truly was the glue that held the family together. Saunie, always moving forward, was planning a new business venture at the time of her passing when she was suddenly on the morning of November 8, 2015 the Lord, in His infinite wisdom, called Saundra Lee Easley home. She is preceded in death by a nephew, DeShun Walker. She leaves to honor and cherish her memory beloved daughters: Fontella Easley of Homestead, PA and Ashley McDonald of Columbus, Ohio; her mother, Lillian Brim of Homestead, PA; siblings: Robert Brown and Sharon (Peaches) Brown Walker of Florida, Tony Brown of California, Arthur, Timothy, Edward, Joseph and Cindy Williams all of Homestead; nieces, nephews, other relatives and good friends both in Pittsburgh and Columbus far too numerous to mention. We love you, Mom.

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Saundra Lee Brown-Easley

February 12, 1957 - November 7, 2015