Virginia Bash Brown was born the fourth of eight children to James (Pompey) Bash and Ada Bash on March 13, 1929 in Charleston, South Carolina. She attended elementary and high school in South Carolina and later attended the City University of New York, New York Technical College. She joined the US Women Army Corps WAC in the 1950s. She was christened and attended St. Luke's R.E. Church. Virginia moved to New York City and joined Varick A.M.E. Zion Church in 1968. She was a Missionary and Deaconess. Virginia taught Sunday School for over 15 years. The young people of the church loved her and could not wait to be in her class. She was elevated to Sunday School Assistant Superintendent and worked several capacities in the church. Virginia was honored as Woman of the Year at Varick. After moving back to South Carolina, in 1996 she joined Nazareth R.E. Church and was a prominent member until her passing. At Nazareth she was appointed leader of the Golden Society, member of the Mission Society, Pulpit Aid, and a Sunday School teacher. Virginia Brown worked in the CWA in HR NYC Family Services. Later, Virginia worked for B. Altman and AT&T. Genie opened her home as a caregiver to mental health patients. Genie had four children whom she loved unconditionally. Virginia loved people and had many friends. She was an inventor and seamstress. She passed on to her children her love for music, Arthur Prysock music, Masterpiece Theatre on PBS, all her heart. Those who had the privilege of knowing her, truly loved her spirit and knew she was always willing to pray for you and listen. Virginia leaves to mourn her passing her beloved sons and daughters, Kerry (Glenda), Sheldon (Mary), Stafford (Angelo) and Tyla (Kendall); one brother, Alfred, two sisters Bettie and Jackie; seven grandchildren, Khaleelah, Artlee, Andre, Katrina, Devon-Michael, Hilary, and Emily and one great-grandson, Kaleb and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and a great many friends. Genie will be missed but she is with her Jesus now!! Hallelujah!