Christina (Chris) Marie

Brown

Age 82, of Lansing, MI, was a generous and joyful spirit who passed away peacefully at home on September 23, 2026, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Loving mother of: Mary (Mark) Lunetta of Okemos, MI, Dana (Antonio) Roque of Ann Arbor, MI, and James (Marlyn) Brown of Alexandria, VA; and adoring grandmother to: Antonina “Nina” Lunetta of Chicago, IL, Alexia “Lexy” Lunetta of Okemos, MI, Mark “Marky” Lunetta of Oshkosh, WI, and Carmelina “Carmen” Roque of Ann Arbor, MI. She was preceded in death by: her beloved daughter, Dana; and her mother, Helena (Pizzo) Carson.

Chris was born on October 25, 1943, to Helena (Pizzo) and William Carson. She received her Catholic education at St. Mary’s and graduated from St. Mary’s Catholic High School in Lansing, MI, followed by Lansing Community College, School of Business. She worked for many years for the State of Michigan, Michigan State University, First Presbyterian Church of Lansing and St. Gerard Catholic Church.

Chris’s Catholic faith was an important part of her life. A longtime member of St. Gerard for more than 40 years, she had a deep devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, and her rosary was never far from her. She often fell asleep at night with her rosary lovingly held in her hands. While working at First Presbyterian Church, Chris enjoyed many spirited conversations with the pastor, sharing—quite convincingly—the beauty and meaning of Catholic devotion to Mary. Later, at St. Gerard, she kept Father Weber on his toes.

Chris lived a life filled with love, music, family, friendship, and tradition. She cherished family gatherings and took great joy in making every holiday special. She particularly loved Christmas and the Fourth of July. Some of her happiest memories were made during summer family trips, especially those spent together at Lake Michigan and in Sicily.

Music was another great love of Chris’s life. She was an avid Elvis fan and especially loved R&B music from the late 1950s and early 1960s. For 25 years, she was an active member of the Sweet Adelines chorus, where she found some of her closest and longest-lasting friendships. She treasured rehearsals, performances, traveling with the chorus, and the excitement of competing—and winning—together.

Above all, Chris treasured God and her family. She was a loving mother and grandmother, a devoted sister, and a caring and generous friend. She had a gift for making people feel welcome, loved, and at home. Her warmth, humor, strong spirit, generosity, and beautiful smile will be deeply missed by all who were fortunate enough to know and love her. Her faith, her music, her traditions, and most of all, her love for her family will remain a lasting part of the lives she touched.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Chris’s name to Memorial Healthcare Hospice of Owosso, whose compassionate team cared for her during the past 2½ years.

A visitation for Chris will be held Friday, October 2, 2026, from 9:30–10:30 AM at St. Gerard Catholic Church, 4437 W. Willow Hwy., Lansing, Michigan, followed by a funeral Mass at 10:30 AM.

Mary and Mark’s family would like to thank Elizabeth, her daily caregiver; Mary, her devoted friend; and Memorial Healthcare Hospice of Owosso, especially Cathy, Joelle, Ruth, Emily, and Lori, for their loving care and unwavering support. The hospice team members were truly amazing at providing comfort, compassion, and the best care for Chris. We are grateful for the many people who walked this journey with us, lifting us up with love, prayers, and support. Chris lived her life looking for opportunities to show kindness and help others. If you would like to honor her memory, please do a simple act of kindness, and when you do, think of Chris.