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Kayla Diane Brown VARNVILLE, SC - Miss Kayla Diane Brown, 19, of Varnville, SC, died Sunday evening, October 11th, 2009 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident that occurred in Fort Valley, Georgia. Born March 16, 1990 in Columbus, GA, she was the daughter of Rev. James E. Brown, II of Varnville, SC and April Lynn Gombar Grantham of Waverly Hall, GA. She was a 2008 graduate of Wade Hampton High School in Varnville, SC and was presently attending Columbus Technical College in Columbus, GA. She was the Assistant Manager of Pier 1 Imports in Columbus, GA and was a former Sales Associate with the Gentle Shepherd Shoppe in Hampton. She was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church in Walterboro where she was a member of the Youth Drama Team. Kayla was an accomplished pianist and loved all facets of music. A huge Auburn University fan, she loved cheering her team to victory, but her greatest joy was spending time with her beloved family and friends. Surviving besides her parents is her step-father, Greg Grantham of Columbus, GA; maternal grandparents: Andy Gombar of Abbeville, AL and Shirley McCann of Brundridge, AL; paternal great grandfather: Gilbert Thomas of Stewart, FL; one brother: Jimmy Brown and wife Courtney of Rincon, GA; two sisters: Misty B. Poston and husband Michael of Estill, SC and Cassie Brown of Varnville; two step brothers: Brent Grantham and Frank Grantham, both of Columbus, GA and one step sister, Liz Grantham of Columbus, GA as well as her nephews, Cameron & Carson Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 1 PM in the Rice Patch Christian Church in Islandton, SC, conducted by Rev. Jim Brown, Rev. Glenn Bishop and Rev. Herbert Brown. Burial will follow in the Varnville Cemetery in Varnville, SC. The casket will be placed in the church at 12:00 prior to the service. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6 until 9 PM at Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home, 300 Mulberry Street West, Hampton, SC 29924 (803-943-3352). Memorials in her memory may be directed to: Samaritan's Purse, PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607; Hopewell Baptist Church, 6404 Hopewell Road, Hampton, SC 29924; Pine Grove Baptist Church, 99 Pine Grove Road, Walterboro, SC 29488, Rice Patch Christian Church, 15246 Sniders Highway, Islandton, SC 29929 or 2nd Baptist Church, 2800 2nd Avenue, Columbus, GA 31904. For those who wish, online condolences may be left for the family by visiting our website at: www.peeplesrhodenfuneralhome.com. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Oct. 14, 2009.

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Kayla Brown

September 26, 2010

Mary Stanley

September 26, 2010

To the family of Kayla, I am truly sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you everyday. RIP Kayla!

April Grantham

September 26, 2010

Sweet Kayla, It is still hard to read this about you. We miss you so very much, and continue to pray for God to comfort us as we have to go on in life, even at the times we don't feel like we can. I will cherish the memories I have of you from the day you were born. You touched so many lives, including mine! Miss and love you very much. Momma

April Grantham

November 2, 2009

Kayla, I never dreamed I would have to go on in life without you! I miss you so bad! I know you are with Jesus, but the pain I feel is terrible. Please ask God to give me peace, I also have asked him. I promise to do my best, like you would want me to, it is just lonely without you here, and am looking forward to seeing you again! I love you, and I was blessed to have a daughter like you! I thank God for the 19 years he aloud me to have you! My love will never change for you, and you will always be missed, but you will live in my heart and memories until I see you again in heaven! Rest in Peace sweet angel!

Lauren Youmans

October 29, 2009

Mr. Jim, Mrs. April & Mr. Greg, Jimmy & Courtney, Misty & Michael, and family:

May God comfort you all at this time of grief. We are continuing to lift each of you up in prayer. All of Kayla's family, friends, co-workers, church families, etc.; we lift up in prayer. We are very sorry for your loss. She was so kind, and a very beautiful girl. Always flashing that beautiful smile! Know that we are always here praying for you all. We can have peace knowing that she is in Heaven, it's our loss and Heaven's Victory! God bless each of you!
Love,
Heath and Lauren Youmans
Freddie and Connie Stanley
Quentin Austin and Jessie Stanley

Pam Ramsey

October 26, 2009

To the Brown Family:
Kayla was wonderful young lady I am glad that was able to get to know her. You will always be in my prayers. The bond between a parent and a child is very strong. Cherish the memories you have of her.Remember that one day you will be with her.

Paige Clifton

October 21, 2009

Kayla was one of my closest friends and I will never forget her. I am lucky to have been able to share most of my life with her, in school and out. She kept me straight many days in high school and gave me more advice that I would ever know what to do with. She was a wonderful person and friend, and I can't wait until the day I get to see her again.

October 19, 2009

My name is laura. i never met your daughter but i am 19 and it just hits me that i should never take life for granted. my prayers are with the family. and god bless.

Megan Lee

October 18, 2009

Kayla was one of the sweetest people i had ever met!I had only knew her for a few years but loved her like she was my sister!My family will truly miss kayla being around.My heart goes out to her family!Just know my brother loved her so much!Rip Kayla ill see you again one day!We love you

Anthony And Trish Lee

October 16, 2009

For Mr. Jim, Jimmy,and Misty Brown let god bless their soul on behalf of Kayla. I'm very sorry for your loss. May god be with her family and I'll always keep the Browns and Kayla in my prayers.

Granny And Bob Gunnells

October 16, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Tena Wheeler Tracy-Mgr.

October 15, 2009

Our prayers are with your families at this time.
As time passes and healing begins please read the book: 90 minutes in Heaven by Don Piper. This will give you comfort.

Employees of Waverly Hall Dollar General

Amanda Lee

October 15, 2009

My heart goes out to the Brown family at this time and in the days ahead.For Kayla was a great young lady inside and out. Her smiles will be missed. For she is now in heaven watching over her family and friends. We love and miss you dearly.

Kathy Drawdy

October 15, 2009

Words cannot express the sorrow we feel for all of you. Kayla was so special to us. We have so many special memories of our time with her. She touched our lives and we will miss her and that beautiful smile... The Drawdy Family, Timmie, Kathy, Kallie and Lehe

Randy and Vicki Mcfarlin

October 15, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

PATTIE SIMMONS

October 14, 2009

MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY OF MISS KAYLA BROWN, YOU WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED BY EVERYONE WHO KNEW AND LOVED YOU. KAYLA I WILL ALWAYS HAVE YOU IN MY HEART. THANK YOU FOR BEING MY FRIEND.

Pattie simmons

October 14, 2009

April, i'm so sorry to hear about kayla.she was a very beautiful person inside and out. she will be deeply missed by those who knew her. if there is any thing you need,please let me know.you and greg are in my prayers.

Patsy Wright

October 14, 2009

Jim my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Patsy from Sunshine Biscuits/Keebler-Columbus

Syble Berry

October 14, 2009

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

kathy armstrong

October 14, 2009

April and Greg im so sorry, my words can express the loss you have had to endured, i will be here for you through the toughest of times you may experience, but always remember Kayla will be smiling down on us from Heaven, i will always love and miss her...for i will think of her always, cause wheni look at you and see your smile ...i see her smiling back at me....I Love You so much April...Kayla R.I.P. my angel.....Kathy Armstrong

Mike and Amy McCoy

October 14, 2009

We are thinking about you two April and Greg may god be with you April Ours prayers are with you. Love Mike and Amy McCoy

Jeff & Tiffany Herold

October 14, 2009

Greg & April,

We are so sorry for the loss of your daughter and our thoughts and prayers are with you both.

MARY WATLEY

October 14, 2009

I'm so sorry to hear about your daughter kayla.We will all love and miss her.Keep her memories alive in your heart.Keep our heaverly father by your side.Ask him to guide you through the long road ahead.Keep FAITH,HOPE,AND GOD BY YOUR SIDE ALWAYS. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ALWAYS......................AMEN

Morgan

October 14, 2009

We love you Kayla ! Rest in peace and keep us safe. We'll see you again one day (:

Bobby & Robin Grantham

October 14, 2009

Our hearts go out to you and your family. You're in our prayers. May the Lord be with you and meet your every need.

Joan & Jimmie McMillan

October 14, 2009

Brother Jim and family,
Just want you to know we are praying for you all during this time. Our loss here, Heavens victory! We love you and will be lifting you up to our precious Father and pray that you find that His grace is,indeed,sufficient.

Theresa Edge

October 14, 2009

Greg,April&Family,
We send our deepest sympathy&sorrow,And pray that God will give you the strength to carry you through this.
I meet Kayla that night we all had dinner in Pine Mountain,And she was so sweet and kind,We hurt so much for your loss,And we are shocked and saddened,You all are in our thoughts and prays,God Bless...Gene,Theresa&Lindsey

Suzy York

October 14, 2009

Jim, We are so very sorry for the loss of Kayla. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Woody & Suzy York

Dottie Minnick

October 14, 2009

Kayla; may you watch over us until we meet with you again in heaven. We all hope you know how much you were loved; and how much everyone misses you.

Chris and Elizabeth Leatherwood

October 14, 2009

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Donnie and Debbie Morrison

October 14, 2009

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Brittany Gombar

October 14, 2009

We miss you deeply, but your memories will live in our hearts forever love Grandma Shirley, Brittany, Willy, Uncle Paul, Uncle Jimbo, Aunt Dee and Aunt Lisa.

Jennifer & Scotty Johnson

October 14, 2009

April, you are in our thoughts and prayers during this time. May God be with you.

DRJ

October 14, 2009

I'm sorry. God Bless

Allison Barbee

October 14, 2009

April, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May GOD bless you and give you the strength to get through this difficult time. All my love and sympathy, Joe and Allison Bottone

October 14, 2009

I am so sorry to hear about Kayla. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. May God comfort you. Love, Norman and Leighann Woodham

October 14, 2009

My thoughts are with you and your family. No words can express the sorrow I feel for you. You will be in my prayers.

Janet Crosby

Donna Sineath

October 14, 2009

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

October 14, 2009

Jim, My heart goes out to you and you family in the lost of you dear sweet Kayla. Our sincere condolences !! Eileen & Burbage Lyons

Tommy Long & family

October 14, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

October 14, 2009

We will miss you Kayla.....and will always think of you...
Jamey & Rosanna Smith

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