Theta Demetrice Brown

     Theta Demetrice “Dee” (Wray) Brown went to be with the Lord November 3, 2025, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at the Wadley’s Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow at the Lexington Cemetery, entrusted to the care of Wadley’s Funeral Service.

     Dee was born January 28, 1950, in North Caroline to Hubert Harris Jr., and Arnetta Rebecca Wray. She was raised in North Carolina, graduating from DuBois High School in 1968. Dee continued her education at Rose State College earning her degree in Social Work. She worked many years as a Social Service Coordinator for the Delta Community Action before retiring. 

     Dee is preceded in death by her father, Hubert Harris, Jr.; her mother, Arnetta Hawkins; her son, Karanja Irungu Brown; her brother, Jessie Wray; her grandchildren, Radhiya Ayana Brown, Kenyatta Jabari Brown, Kenyon Joe Brown; and her aunt, Thelma Taylor. Survivors include her son, Kenyatta Irungu Brown and wife, Teresa; her son, Kambui Irungu Brown and wife, Rotisha; her grandchildren, Kierra Joelle Brown, Raaya Brown, Raven Brown, Kambui Brown, Jr., Karanja Omar Brown; her sister-in-law, Barbara Wray; and numerous other relatives and friends.