Alfreda Jane

Brown

Alfreda Jane Brown was born on February 18, 1960, in Richmond, Virginia. On September 14, 2026, Alfreda peacefully embarked on eternal life at VCU Medical Center in Richmond, Virginia.

Alfreda was educated in Richmond Public Schools and graduated from Maggie L. Walker High School. A hardworking and dedicated woman, she spent ten years as the owner and operator of her own daycare center, caring for and nurturing children in her community. She later began a career with the Virginia Department of Taxation, where she faithfully served for many years before retiring in 2020.

Alfreda was full of life and known for her sassy personality and spirited nature. She loved to sing and dance and had a way of bringing joy and laughter to those around her. In her quieter moments, Alfreda enjoyed baking, reading books, playing solitaire, and working crossword puzzles. She also loved watching old black-and-white Westerns, a pastime she truly enjoyed.

To know Alfreda was to love her. She absolutely adored her children and grandchildren and showered them with unconditional love and protection. Family meant everything to her, and those she loved always knew that she was in their corner. She was a source of advice, encouragement, strength, and support—the person you could count on to have your back no matter what.

Alfreda was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Robert Coles and Georgianna Coles Chandler, and her siblings, Eva Ross, Bruce Coles, Lucy Watson, Linda Coles, and Marvin Herbert Coles.

She leaves to cherish her precious memory her son, Jamell Redwood Sr. (Ashley); grandchildren, Jordan Staten and Jamell Redwood Jr.; great-niece, Kierra Coles; great-great-niece, Kynedi Coles-Drake; siblings, Henrietta Brown (Vernon), Henry Coles (Cynthia), Ivory Coles (Rita), and Ceasar Coles; along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and dear friends.

Alfreda's family will deeply miss the love she shared, the advice she gave, the encouragement she offered, and the comfort of simply knowing she was always there. Although her presence will be deeply missed, the love, strength, and memories she gave her family will remain with them forever.

Services will be at a later date.