Marisa S Brown

Ms. Marisa Shannon Brown aka Rissa was born June 10, 1981 in Kansas City, Kansas to Bishop John L Brown, Sr. and Bernice V. Brown. Her Grandparents as well as her older brother John L Brown, jr preceded her in death.

Marisa accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Landmark International Deliverance and Worship Center Church in Kansas City, Mo under the leadership of Bishop John L Brown, sr. There she was very active in the choir, the praise team, Hospitality and the Youth department.

She attended the Kansas City, KS Public Schools Where She Graduated from Wyandotte High School in 1999. After graduating she worked for Wendy’s as a supervisor for 3 years then was later employed by Kelly Services where she was Hired on full time with T-Mobile services. As Marisa’s Career with T-Mobile ended, she decided to enroll into Cosmetology school. Because of her Breathing problems she was not able to complete this passion.

In 2005 Marisa Met and Married Michael Vann, Sr and to this union Three children were born. From then on it was evident family was her main priority. Three years after her marriage ended, she then met and Married Antonio R Caldwell, Jr in 2015.

During this time Marisa found her Love and Passion. She started doing hair out of her home and even started working on a Hair and Skin care line called MaJaNay all-natural Oils! And she had a lot of customers that loved her products. She did this by herself with the help of God.

To know Rissa was to love her. She was very upfront so if you did not have thick skin your feelings would be hurt easily, because she just said what came out of her mouth with no filter. But loved on you while she did it. Everyone loved her for that. She loved hard, gave hard, and did for everyone. She loved God, her children, all her family and friends.  Marisa loved to put on her high heels and shout around the house to John P Kee songs.

Marisa left this earthly life while at Truman Medical Center on Monday, April 27, 2020.

Marisa Shannon Brown leaves to cherish her memory and legacy: Husband Antonio Caldwell Jr, Kansas City, Mo. Her three loving Children, Michael Vann Jr, Malachi Vann and Misha Vann all of the Home in Kansas City, MO, Her Parents, Bishop John L. and Bernice Brown, of Lee’s Summit, Mo, Two sisters, Victoria Roberts of Independence, MO and Tamara McClemore (Robert)of Raymore, MO. Three Brothers, Jason Brown of Lee’s summit MO, William Brown of Las Angeles, CA and Hervia Roberts (Anesha) of Raytown, MO. Her Grandmother Charlene West of Kansas City, MO, these three older nieces and nephews had her wrapped around her finger; Lashiya Mckinzy (Dimonic), DaQuan Roberts and Dashawn Jones, along with a host of Nieces and Nephews and three Great Nieces and Nephews. A Very Special Auntie Maggie Walker, Godparents Joseph White, and Romona White. Two God children Cirr Brandon Davis and Arrayah Stuart, and two very special Sister Friends; Monica Stuart and Michelle Stuart along with a host of Aunts, uncles, cousins, family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, please send cards and Monetary Gifts to Serenity funeral home to go towards her Children’s future.