Albertha “Bo” Brown, of Rockford departed this earthly life August 17, 2026. She was born June 7, 1938 in Vance, MS the daughter Major and Blanche Young. Albertha lived in Rockford 67 years coming from Vance, MS. She married Alvin Brown Sr., he preceded her in death. Albertha was last employed as a caretaker by DORS; previously working at the 11th Street Bakery, and in maintenance by Forest Hills Country Club and Goodwill on Kishwaukee. She was a member of Westside Church of Christ. She attended schools in Mississippi.

Albertha leaves to cherish many loving memories, three sons, Alvin (Pamela) Brown Jr., James (Christine Williams) Brown and Paul (Lizzie Mackey) Brown; five daughters, Joyce Smith, Caroline Brown, Patricia Brown, Natalie Bey and Gloria (Herdis) Sockwell; 24 grandchildren; a host of great grandchildren; one sister, Mary Jean Jones; a host of other relatives and friends including special friend, Joe Lewis Graham. She was predeceased by her parents; Major and Blanche Young; husband; Alvin Brown Sr; two sisters, Mary Louise Young and Emma Leach and two brothers, Lonnie Young and Major Young Jr; two grandchildren, James Alvin Brown and Ashley Smart; two great grandchildren, Paisley Horton and Antowan S. Lambert; companion of many years, Dale Thompson. Special thanks to Unity Hospice and their staff including special caretaker, Iris Brown and special nurse, Bindy.

Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday September 5, 2026 at Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. 200 N. Johnston Ave. Visitation 9:00 a.m. until the time of service.