Catherine Brown Obituary

Catherine Ethel Brown, daughter of the late Rev. James P. Brown and Elizabeth Saunders Brown, was born in Sumter County, South Carolina. She peacefully entered eternal rest surrounded by love and the legacy of a life well-lived, On September 23rd, 2025. Catherine was a proud graduate of Booker T. Washington High School and went on to pursue her passion for nursing at the Columbia Hospital School of Nursing. She dedicated her professional life to caring for others, retiring from both the VA Hospital in Salem, Virginia, and the C.M. Tucker Center under the South Carolina Department of Mental Health in Columbia, South Carolina. Raised in a devout Christian home, Catherine accepted Christ at an early age and began her spiritual journey at Orangehill A.M.E. Church in Wedgefield, South Carolina. Upon returning to Columbia, she became a member of Bethel A.M.E. Church and later united with First Calvary Baptist Church, where she remained a faithful and devoted member. Catherine was never shy about her faith, she witnessed for Christ openly and with conviction throughout her life. In addition to her parents, Catherine was preceded in death by her brothers William J., Joseph A., and Charles W. Brown; her sister, Beulah M. Brown; and her beloved granddaughter, Catherine E. Brown. She leaves to cherish her precious memories: her son, James E. Brown of Columbia, SC; two granddaughters, Stephanie Williams and Sonia Tennell, both of Sacramento, CA; one grandson, James (Yvette) Brown of Sacramento, CA; nieces, Catherine E. Harris of Vooches, NJ, Lenona Minor and Deborah K. Hicks of Brooklyn, NY; nephews, Monrow D. Brown and John B. Brown; two great-grandchildren; and a host of cousins, extended family, and dear friends. The family kindly requests that no flowers be sent. In honor of Catherine's memory, contributions may be made to a charitable organization of your choice or to First Calvary Baptist Church, 1401 Pine Street, Columbia, SC 29204.