NIXON, TX – Geraldine Beatrice Brown Brigham was one of eight children born to Tom Willis and Annie Ruth Brown in Nixon, Texas, in 1952. At a young age, she accepted Christ and was baptized at Harris Chapel United Methodist Church in Nixon, TX.
She graduated from Brackenridge High School in San Antonio, TX, in 1971. Her passion for learning led her to earn an Associate of Science degree from St. Philip’s College in 1982, followed by a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in 1983, and a master’s degree in 1985—both from Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos, TX.
Geri was a dedicated and beloved educator, pouring her heart into shaping young minds through the power of mathematics. She taught for 28 years, leaving a lasting legacy at Patti Welder Middle School in Victoria, TX, and Ed White Middle School in San Antonio, TX, before retiring in 2016.
Family was everything to Geri. She cherished her time with loved ones and enjoyed the simple joys of life—especially a good game of BINGO!
She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Howard Lee Brown; and her sisters, Tommie Ruth Brown and Sharon Ann Brown Green.
Geri leaves behind her daughter, Yvonne Lychel Howelton; her son, Alvin Duane Holmes; her beloved grandson, Amani Douglas-Levell Roberts; her remaining siblings, along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and a host of dear family members and friends who loved her deeply.
Though Geri has transitioned from this earthly life, her spirit lives on in each of us. We find peace in knowing she is in the presence of our Lord and Savior. “To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.” — 2 Corinthians 5
At Geri’s request, no formal graveside service will be held.