Lovetta Brown was born on February 9, 1948, in Thomasville, Georgia, to William Bryant Brown and Lillie Mae Hadly. Lovetta was born with a heart of gold and, as the middle child, brought balance and love to everyone around her.
She grew up in Thomasville and graduated from Douglas High School. Afterward, she moved to Jacksonville, Georgia, to live with her Aunt Elnora, where she attended sewing and tailoring school. There she met her first husband, Simon Newsome, and later moved with him to California, where he was stationed in the military. As a military wife, she traveled to several states and even to Sasebo, Japan, forming lifelong friendships. During her marriage, she had two children, her son Simon Edward Newsome and daughter Stephanie Renee Newsome.
Lovetta, affectionately known as “Lovey,” learned the art of homemaking early by helping her mother. She became an exceptional cook and baker, known for her delicious meals, especially her chocolate chip cookies and famous rum cake. She found joy in cooking, dancing, and singing, often all at once.
Later, Lovetta married Jewel Reverand. They lived in California until her father’s passing, after which she returned to Thomasville to be closer to her mother.
Lovetta cherished her family deeply. She had a special bond with her grandmother Tutsa and Uncle George, who lovingly called her “Nickeli.” As one of five children, she shared close relationships with her siblings. Her bond with her baby sister Mary, affectionately called “Mae,” was especially strong. Mary often called her “Baa” and “Hero.”
Though she began with a small family of two children, Lovetta’s legacy grew into many
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her love and faith will continue through them.
Lovetta passed away on October 14, 2025. Her smile and warm hugs touched countless lives. Her love for God assures us that she is at peace and that we will see her again.
She was preceded in death by her parents William Bryant and Lillie Mae Brown, siblings; Rosetta Green, William Bryant Brown Jr., and Albert Brown, her ex-husband Simon Newsome, her late husband Jewel Reverand, and her son Simon Edward Newsome.
Lovetta leaves to cherish her memory her sister Mary Alice Brown, daughter Stephanie Renee Edwards, son-in-law Dana Leon Edwards, nieces, nephews, fourteen grandchildren, and twenty great-grandchildren.
