Lynette Carisa Brown

On March 2, 2026, Lynette Carisa Brown completed her earthly journey and entered into the loving arms of her Heavenly Father. Those who knew Lynette understood that serving others was not simply something she did—it was her life’s calling. From childhood to her final days, Lynette lived with a servant’s heart, dedicating herself to her faith, her family, her community, and the countless lives she uplifted through love, compassion, and leadership. Her life was a beautiful testimony to humility, faith, and the power of service.

Lynette was born on September 27, 1971, to Jerald LeVert of Cleveland, Ohio and Linda LeVert (deceased). Her spiritual foundation began early in life when her grandmother, Beulah Ramsey (deceased), faithfully took Lynette and her sisters to Morning Star Baptist Church, instilling in her a lifelong devotion to God and service to others.

She is survived by her five loving sisters: Lauren LeVert (Cleveland, Ohio), Lisa Paxton (Washington State ) Laeh Stringer (Cleveland, Ohio), Leah Hamilton (Cleveland, Ohio), and Leah LeVert (Austin, Texas).

Lynette will join her brother Jermaine LeVert in heaven.

Lynette remained faithful throughout her life and was deeply committed to serving those around her. At CityGate Church in Forest Park, she served as an usher, a role she carried out with great care and dedication. Lynette was known for her attentiveness and compassion—always keeping a watchful eye to ensure that anyone in need was cared for, whether that meant offering a tissue to someone in tears or guiding a family with a restless child to a quiet space. Her quiet acts of kindness never went unnoticed.

Lynette also lived out her commitment to service through her beloved sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, where she proudly served as a member of the Sigma Omega Chapter. Becoming an AKA had always been a dream of hers, and she embraced the organization’s mission of being “of service to all mankind” with passion and grace. Lynette could often be spotted proudly wearing the sorority’s signature pink and green, adorned with her pearls and personalized jackets.

Within the sorority, Lynette served faithfully in many roles, including Chapter Hostess and Sergeant-at-Arms, and contributed to numerous committees including Membership, Reactivation and Retention, Mentoring, Sisterly Relations, Scholarship, Nominating, Founders’ Day, and Decorations. She also served as Chairman of the Hostess Committee for the 93rd Great Lakes Regional Conference.

Her dedication extended to the Letteria Dalton Foundation, Incorporated, where she served as Assistant Financial Secretary on the Board and worked on several committees including the Gala, Day Party, Walkathon, and Decorations. Through these efforts, Lynette worked tirelessly to support scholarships and opportunities for future generations.

Education was another place where Lynette’s servant leadership shined. She graduated from Bowling Green State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and later earned her Master’s degree in Education. At a job fair at Bowling Green, she accepted her first position with Princeton City School District, beginning a remarkable 31-year career in education as both an elementary school teacher and principal.

Lynette was honored as Teacher of the Year at Glendale Elementary, a recognition that reflected the extraordinary impact she had on her students. Her classroom was highly sought after, often with waiting lists of parents hoping their children could learn under Mrs. Brown’s guidance. Families often joked that they had “won the lottery” if their child was placed in her class.

She believed deeply in teaching respect, discipline, and character. Lynette emphasized manners and integrity—encouraging students to say “yes ma’am” and “no sir”—and created a classroom environment built on kindness and accountability. Her influence extended far beyond the classroom, as former students frequently stayed in touch to share their accomplishments as doctors, lawyers, educators, and professionals who credited her with helping build their foundation.

Her commitment to empowering young people also led her to organize career days that specifically invited Black and minority men in fields such as the military, banking, engineering, law, and science to speak with students. Lynette believed it was essential for young men to see examples of successful professionals who looked like them and to understand that their dreams could extend far beyond athletics.

While Lynette’s impact on education and community was profound, her greatest joy and most treasured role was being a mother. After praying faithfully for a child, Lynette and her husband Benjamin were blessed with their son, Isaac. His name was inspired by the biblical story of Abraham and Sarah, who prayed for a child and were blessed with Isaac. Lynette often shared that Isaac was her miracle.

She poured herself into nurturing every aspect of his life, encouraging both creativity and curiosity. She made sure he developed a love for piano, science, and soccer, and she often said she wanted to make sure “both sides of his brain were developed.” Watching Isaac grow into the remarkable young man he is today brought her immeasurable pride and joy.

Lynette was also a devoted and loving wife to Benjamin Brown. The two shared 22 years of marriage and 26 years together, building a partnership rooted in faith, mutual respect, and deep love. Lynette was fiercely supportive of Benjamin’s leadership as a principal at Lakota West High School and later Mason High School, the largest high school in the state of Ohio. She stood beside him with unwavering loyalty and pride, always celebrating his accomplishments and protecting the life they built together. Their marriage was truly a partnership and a love story that reflected God’s grace.

Though Lynette is no longer with us physically, her legacy of faith, compassion, leadership, and service will continue to live on in the lives she touched. She showed us all what it means to live a life devoted to lifting others up. Her example reminds us that the greatest measure of a life well lived is not what we gain, but how faithfully we serve.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Letteria Dalton Scholarship Fund.Please visit www.letteriadaltonfoundation1986.org, where a QR code for donations is available or please make a donation to www.letteriadaltonfoundation1986.org

Visitation with the family will be held Friday, March 13 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at:Shorten & Ryan Funeral Home400 Reading Road Mason, Ohio 45040

Citygate Church 11450 Sebring Drive Forest Park, OH 45240 events; Visitation will be help Saturday, March 14 from 9:00am - 11:00am with Services to begin promptly at 11:00am

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