J.W. Woodward Funeral Home | Spartanburg, SC

Obituary For Emma Brown

Mrs. Emma Lee Johnson Brown, the daughter of the late Mr. Ozell and Mrs. Elwillie Johnson, peacefully entered eternal rest on April 12, 2024, at the Spartanburg General Hospital Hospice Center, after a brief illness. Emma was born in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, on August 30, 1943. Emma attended the Spartanburg County public schools and later entered into matrimony with Mr. Eddie Lee Brown, Sr. The later had six children

Emma was employed for many years at local textile mills in Spartanburg…. Arkwright Mills, Mayfair Mills, and Beaumont Mills. Emma was very well known among religious and public service groups in the community and at her place of worship. She was a highly active member of Golden Street Baptist Church for over 50 years. She was a member of the Usher Board, and the Hospitality Committee. In the community, she was a member of the Order of the Easter Star, Chapter #32, the VFW Auxillary Club, the former Jolly Sixteen Club, and the Mutual Benefit Society.

Emma was a very warm person and with an extremely outgoing personality. She was always “joking” with you, in a very playful manner. Alternately, she was very direct in communicating with people, often saying what was on her mind. Emma was always willing to help someone who needed it. She provided food and shelter for numerous people in the community. You could always find a seat at her table.
Emma was a devoted mother to her six children, whom she loved dearly. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She liked to cook their favorite foods, (fried chicken, collard greens and pork chitterlings). Emma’s favorite activities were traveling and card games. She was a pillar of strength for her family, friends, and the community. She will be greatly missed by everyone.

Emma was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Eddie Lee Brown, Sr., 2 daughters, Ms. Mary Linda Brown and Mrs. Brenda Lee Cartledge; her parents Mr. Ozell and Mrs. Elwillie Johnson; a sister, Carolyn Diann Ashe; 2 brothers, Odell Johnson and William Donald Johnson. Left to cherish fond and loving memories are four children: daughter, Ms. Angela Maria Brown; sons, Mr. James Douglas Brown, Mr. Christopher Harold Brown, and Mr. Eddie Lee Brown, Jr, all of Spartanburg, SC; A Special Grandchild: Mr. Shondre Johnson, (Leslie) United States Army, Italy; Sisters, Dr. Betty J. Hines, of Columbia, SC; Ms. Dorothy Elaine Suber, Ms. Patricia Ann Johnson, and Ms. Debra Denise Johnson, all of Spartanburg, SC., Several loving and special grandchildren, great grandchildren, and a host of other family members and friends.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 12:00 noon at The John Stinson Woodward Memorial Chapel, 602 Howard St., Spartanburg, SC. Livestream will be available via Facebook on the TEEFERGUSONREPORT.

Guest Book

Rest in Eternal Peace my dear Sister. Gone from this place, but never forgotten" Love.. 'Bet"

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To the family of Emma Lee Brown, you have my condolences. I remember Emma Lee from my teen years and young adult life, always having us laughing. I hadn't seen her in years, but I still fondly remember her. May she rest in peace and may her family find comfort in knowing that Jehovah cares and sees there pain and will soon end all pain and suffering and death by means of the resurrection thru his son Christ Jesus! Revelation 21:3,4. Deborah Chambers- Halyard

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My deepest condolences to the family of Ms. Emma. I remember her fondly from Golden Street Baptist Church. Rip. Ella Spears and family

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Rest in Peace to My Grandma's Bff Mrs.Emma! Such a funny and caring lady. You will truly be missed Love Quita

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