Karla Denice Brown, affectionately known as "Niecy," age 62, a loving mother of four children, passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2022, with her family by her side after a courageous battle with diabetes, under the care if Integris Hospice House. "Unto The Arms of Jesus." Karla was the fourth of five children born to Leslie Sr. and Martha Brown on July 21, 1960. Karla attended Oklahoma City Public School "Go Spartans" in 1979.

Karla accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior at an early age as a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. She was a member of the Youth Choir and later the Adult Choir. She later became the Youth Activity Coordinator of the Youth Department and served as Choir Director of the Youth Choir. Karla was also a member of the Junior Achievement of Oklahoma, and a member of the NAACP Youth Council of Oklahoma under the direction of Clara Luper.

Karla was a Sales Associate for various companies and later worked as a private home health aide. She devoted all her talents and compassion to the care of every patient she worked with. Karla loved to dance and travel. Many of her trips were either to see family in Arkansas or make annual trips to NAACP conventions. Karla's favorite past time was watching mystery detective and western movies. But most of she loved spending time with her family.

Karla is preceded in her passing by her parents, Leslie and Martha Brown; two brothers, Leslie Brown Jr. and Albert Brown; one sister-in-love, Michelle Mathis.

Karla leaves to cherish her memories her children: Qunicy (LaTonya) Brown, Carmencita Odum, Leslie Brown III and Antwon Brown, all of Oklahoma City, OK; her hearts delight granddaughters: Makayla Brown of Canton, OH and Nakyla Brown-Odum of Oklahoma City, OK; one brother, Glendale and sister-in-love, Sonja Brown; one sister, Rochelle and brother-in-law, Leslie Kendrick, all of Oklahoma City; one sister-in-love, Carolyn Robinson of Baltimore, MD; and finally, a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends that will miss her dearly.