April Regina Brown

April Regina Brown, 59, of Minneapolis, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. Arrangements are being made with Miller Funeral Home and will be released in the coming days, along with a full obituary. Please leave messages of condolence for the family below.

April Regina Brown was born June 7, 1966 in Chicago, Illinois to the parents of Herbert and Louise Brown. She was the baby of eight to this beautiful union. April attended Earle Elementary in Chicago before transferring to Ralph J Bunch when they opened.

April, who lost her parents at an early age, was often looked after by her older siblings. April was often be an introvert, but when she did open up, she was loving, funny, and full of joy. April enjoyed watching her tv, was a big foodie, and kept a gain of snacks that you better not touched! April was a rare gem that some had the pleasure to experience and love. She was our own concrete rose that in the mist of the storm, always blossomed into the beautiful flower she was.

April Brown was called home on November 1, 2025 and left us to cherish her memories a family whom loved her dearly. She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Louise Brown; and brother, Stanley Brown; April is survived by her brothers, Roy Thomas, Henry Brown, and Stacey Brown; three sisters, Shirley Thomas, Peggy Bullock, and Penelope (Penny) Brown; seven beautiful children, Herbert Brown, Saudae Brown, James Brown, Michael McNeil, Jasmine Winstrom, Malcolm and Joseph; her amazing grandkids, SemaJ, Lauryn, Seven, and five more; and many nieces and nephews, cousins, and great nieces and nephews. Our beautiful rare gem. You are free now. Soar high and shine as bright as a beautiful diamond. We needed you, but God needed you more.

 “In Loving Memory of our Baby Sister”

Of all the special gifts in life however great or small, to have you as our Baby Sister was the greatest gift of all. May the winds of love blow softly and whisper in your ear "We love and miss you Baby Sister and wish that you were here" Deep in our hearts, your life is kept to love and cherish, not forget. No more tomorrows we can share, but yesterdays are always there. A silent thought, a secret tear keeps your memory ever near in our hearts forever.

Love Always, Your Siblings 

“My Rare Gem” 

My beautiful auntie u was such a rare gem whose light shines through any storm. From the sparkle in ur eyes, to the brightness in ur smile. Jus lik a Rare Gem most didnt get the chance to experience jus how beautiful u are inside and out, but i did & for that i am grateful. Thank u for all the conversation and laughter we shared over the years Auntie u are truly gonna be missed. Ur free now my beautiful Gem, so go soar high spread ur wings & shine bright like da beautiful diamond u was always meant to be. I will never question God, but I thank him for the rare Gem he loaned to me for 48 years, and kno i will always carry u with me. I will carry ur heart in my heart.

Love Always yo niece, Jessica

Celebration of Life will be at 3:00 p.m., Friday, November 21, 2025 at Miller Funeral Home in Fridley.