JOHNNIE HUSBAND BROWN

Johnnie Husband Brown, a devoted mother to four children, loving grandmother to nine, faithful friend to many and a joyful Christian light to all, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, with her family by her side in Columbia.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 40 years, Thomas E. Brown Sr.; and her siblings, Maxine White and Sonny Husband.

Johnnie was born on Dec. 8, 1927, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to John D. and Bertie Husband. Johnnie was a longtime member and raised her family at Grace Baptist Church. She poured herself into her family and friends through her devout faith, numerous talents and servant-hood mindset. This model of godliness and family-first mindset has been instilled in not only her children but in the lives of her grandchildren's families as well. She selflessly volunteered at Tuomey Prisma Health for more than 25 years, where she was a faithful servant.

Johnnie is survived by her four children, Judy Stern (Jack), Jane Lewis (Tom), Jho Ann Blanding (Wesley) and Thomas E. Brown Jr. (Lynn); grandchildren, Dr. Amy Nolan-Roney (Brian), Brandi Stern, Wilson Clark (Jessica), Thomas E. Brown III (Stephanie), Kelly Brown, Stacie Flippin (Donnie), Dr. Edward Thomas Lewis III M.D. (Jeff), Lacey Stern (James) and Katie Kelly (Jonathan); and 14 great-grandchildren.

Family, friends and others whose lives were touched by Johnnie are invited to attend visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the home of her daughter, Jho Ann Blanding, 2889 Porcher Drive.

A graveside service will be held for family and friends at 2 p.m. on Wednesday at Sumter Cemetery with the Rev. Steve Shumake officiating.

Grandsons and great-grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Sumter United Ministries, P.O. Box 1017, Sumter, SC 29151.

Online condolences may be made to www.sumterfunerals.com .

Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral and Crematory, 221 Broad St., Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements, 803-775-9386.