Obituary of Oralie Brannon Brown

CAMDEN – A graveside service for Oralie Brannon Brown, 102, will be held on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. in Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, 1533 Old Stagecoach Rd, Camden.

    Mrs. Brown, wife of the late Arthur Herbert Brown, passed away on Friday, January 29, 2021.  Born on December 3, 1918 in Camden, she was a daughter of the late William and Edith McCoy Brannon. She was a lifelong resident of Kershaw County and member of Bethesda Presbyterian Church for over 75 years. She and her husband operated Kathwood Farms and later she worked for Belk. Mrs. Brown loved to cook and entertain at her home and especially the Carolina Cup. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

    Surviving is her daughter, Kathryn Kendrick of Camden; sons, John Arthur Brown (Drena) of Lake Mary, FL and Frank Brown (Mindi) of Lake Wateree; grandchildren, Cliff Kendrick (Laura) of Greenville, Kelley Davis (Paul) of Camden, and Ricky Brown (Brea) of Camden; great-grandchildren, Mary, James and Julia Kendrick, Nathan and Ryan Davis, Kylie and Brannon Brown, and Maddy Riggins. She was predeceased by her son-in-law, Jim Kendrick; and 4 sisters.

    The family wishes to thank Pinedale for the kindness and care they showed to Mrs. Brown, especially during the pandemic. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Food for the Soul, 110 E Dekalb St, Camden, SC 29020.