Obituary of Nancy L Brown

Nancy L. Brown

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07/29/1940                                                                                                                                                                            11/02/2021

Nancy L. Brown of Charleston, SC peacefully transcended on November 2,2021 at the age of 81 yrs old. She was born on July 29th,1940 to the late Ms. Lavenia H. Brown and Walter Joe Brown Sr. After graduating from Laing High School, she moved to New York City. While there she worked for Kings Dept. Store as a fashion buyer and model for 28 years. After the untimely passing of her only brother in 1982, Nancy decided to relocate back to Charleston, SC with her daughter Tanya. She then started her new career journey with The Commissioners of Public Works known today as Charleston Water Systems where she worked for 27 years before eventually retiring in 2013. 

Nancy L. Brown was preceded in death by her parents Ms. Lavenia H. Brown and Mr. Walter J. Brown Sr., sister Leila Mae Croxton and brother Joe “Rick” Brown. 

Nancy L. Brown leaves behind to cherish her memories her daughter Tanya D. Thomas and grandson Jacquan A. Thomas, her sisters Clary Ann Combs and Janie Fisher, a host of nieces and nephews, as well as countless coworkers and friends whom she has touched over the years. Ms. Nancy Brown was one of those Angels you only meet once in a lifetime. She will be dearly missed.  

Visitation will be held at Simplicity Lowcountry Cremation & Burial, 7574 Peppermill Pkwy, North Charelston, SC 29418 on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 from 2 pm to 4 pm. All are welcome.

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