Jul 21, 2013

Friendship Missionary Baptist Church member

Darlene Brownfield Marcus, 59, of Washington, departed this life Tuesday, July 16, 2013, in Washington Hospital.

Baptized at an early age in Bethlehem Baptist Church, she remained a member until she moved to Washington and later joined Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, under the direction of the Rev. Richard White.

She was born December 20, 1953, in McKeesport, a daughter of the late James Oscar and Anna Mae Jackson Brownfield.

Surviving are a son, Vincent Brownfield; seven grandchildren; a great-grandchild; siblings Norma Long, Reta Wright, Elizabeth Harris, Margaret McCullough, Janet Stinson, William Brownfield, all of McKeesport, Lelia Brownfield of Independence, Mo., and Linda Milton of Washington; a sister-in-law, Janice Brownfield and fiance Gary Drew, with whom she resided; and nieces, nephews and cousins.

Deceased are brothers James Brownfield Jr. and Meredith Brownfield and aunt Roberta Baker.

Friends will be received from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the time of service, Tuesday, July 23, in Bethlehem Baptist Church, McKeesport, with the Rev. Earlene Coleman officiating. Professional services are entrusted to Robert A. Waters Funeral Home Inc., McKeesport.