Beyonce Miracle Brown, 9, of Asbury Park, NJ passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2010, in Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, NJ. She was born on July 10, 2000 in New Brunswick, NJ to Tawana Brown and Johnnie Taylor Jr.

Beyonce's life would seem too short to many, but those who were touched by her understood that the quality of existence far exceeds the quantity of time in which one lives. During her short time here on Earth she touched many lives and was loved deeply by family and friends.

Her life was a brief gift to us that will live on through our many memories.  Beyonce will be remembered for her contagious laughter, affectionate personality, caring ways, and helpful manner.

She was predeceased by two sisters, BabyGirl and Elize Taylor; and a brother, Stephon Atwater Jr.

She is survived by her mother, Tawana Brown and partner, Stephon Atwater, Sr. of Asbury Park, NJ; her father, Johnnie Taylor, Jr. and partner, Qzeena Gray of Asbury Park, NJ; a sister Kimora Brown of Asbury Park, NJ; two brothers, Jasir Taylor of Neptune, NJ and Marquise Jones of Asbury Park, NJ; maternal grandparents, Vanessa and Paul Burroughs of Asbury Park, NJ, Kenny Wilson; paternal grandparents, Diane Conover and Johnnie Taylor, Sr. of Asbury Park, NJ; great grandparents, Gilford and Doris Brown; aunts, Abena, Shakeima, Ikisha and Na-Liah Brown; uncles, David, Rushdan, Lashawn and Sharhon Brown; godparents, Jimmy and Lisa Wilder; and a host of aunts, great aunts, uncles, great uncles, cousins, great cousins and friends.