[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 179 (Tuesday, October 28, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1013]
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         HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF MARGARET HOPSON BROWN

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 28, 2025

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
life and legacy of Margaret Hopson Brown, a beloved member of our 
community whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of many. Born on 
December 19, 1954, to David and Mary Hopson, Margaret lived a life rich 
with love, adventure, and purpose.
  Margaret passed away on September 8, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of 
love and laughter. A Celebration of Life service was held on Saturday, 
September 13, 2025, at Valley Queen M.B. Church, officiated by Rev. 
Lesta Anderson and Rev. Dexter Davis, with interment at Booker 
Cemetery.
  Margaret was a lifelong member of Shady Grove M.B. Church, where she 
served faithfully, embodying the spirit of a true servant of the Lord. 
Her life was a testament to her faith, as she accepted Christ at an 
early age and lived out her beliefs through acts of kindness and 
service.
  Known for her ability to turn everyday moments into celebrations, 
Margaret's presence was a gift to all who knew her. Whether she was 
spinning wild stories, sharing a perfect joke, or ensuring no one left 
her table hungry, Margaret's warmth drew people in and made strangers 
feel like lifelong friends.
  Margaret was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Royal 
Brown, Jr.; and five siblings. She leaves behind a loving family, 
including her four sisters, Dorothy, Frances, Brenda, and Pinky; her 
brother, Andrew Lee; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and 
special friends, including the Class of 1970 and the Golden Hearts 
Social club.
  Though Margaret's time with us has ended, her story lives on in every 
lesson taught, every memory shared, and every heart she touched. Her 
legacy is proof that some people never truly leave us.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the life of 
Margaret Hopson Brown, whose kindness, resilience, and love will 
continue to inspire us all.

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