Marguerite Brown

Marguerite Brown was born on July 28, 1938, in Charleston, South Carolina.
She was the daughter of the late Willie Brown, Sr. and Evelina Johnson Brown.
Marguerite was a lifelong member of the Presbyterian Church. She worshipped at
Olivet Presbyterian Church at 93 Beaufain Street until it merged with Zion
Presbyterian Church in 1959 to become Zion-Olivet Presbyterian Church. She
attended and served faithfully until her health no longer allowed.
Mrs. Brown attended Buist Elementary School, Avery High School and graduated
from Burke High School in June 1956. She received an associate degree from
Southeastern Business School in 1962. After graduation, she was selected for a
program started by Congressman, James Clyburn for those that had an education in
business but did not have any training in the field. She was assigned to the Army
Corps of Engineers for six months and the Naval Weapon Station for an additional
six months.
In 1970, Mrs. Brown worked for the City of Charleston as an accounting clerk and
through her dedication and work ethics, she was promoted to housing manager at
the Gadsden Green projects. She continued with the Housing Authority until 1980
when she was hired at the Charleston Air Force Reserves Base clinic where she
worked for four years. She applied for a promotion at the active-duty passenger
services and this are where she stayed until her retirement in March 1994.
The year of 1956 marked another milestone in her life. She married the late Josie
Brown, Sr. To this union, they shared six treasured children.
Marguerite was a caring mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great grandmother,
aunt, and friend to all she leaves behind. Although she is no longer with us, her
spirit and love will live through those who loved her.
On July 31, 2024, Mrs. Brown went home to be with the Lord.
She leaves behind to cherish her memories six beloved children: Josie Brown, Jr.,
Francona Shuler (Anthony), Evadne Edmond, Vincent Brown (Cynthia), Roberta
Brown (Willie), and Felicia Current (Gerald); one devoted niece - Linda Smalls.
fourteen grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren, and a host of relatives and
friends.

Mrs. Brown's funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 7 2024, at 11:00 AM in Zion Olivet Presbyterian Church, located at 3347 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405. The viewing for Mrs. Brown will begin the morning of the services at 9:30 A.M. until the commencement of the services. Live Oak Memorial Gardens, located at 3093 Ashley River Road, Charleston, SC 29414, will be the site of Mrs. Brown's burial.