Jeanne Brown

Born in Abbeville, SC on October 16, 1946 she was the daughter of the late Margaret McCord Brown and Carl Gordon Brown, Jr. She is survived by her only child, Kelly Jeanne Martin who was her beloved and devoted caregiver; along with the lights of her life, her granddaughters, Margaret Olivia (Libby) Sealy and her partner Justin Boswell of Florence, SC and Julia Katherine Pichoff (Sealy) and her husband Ryan Pichoff of Columbia, SC. Additionally, she is survived by her three sisters Martha L. Loftis (Jim) of Abbeville, SC, Carla Doolittle (Lynn) of Greenwood, SC and Julia Brown Pennebaker (Eddie) of Daufuskie Island, SC; along with nieces, nephews and cousins whom she loved.

After graduating from Cordele Business College in Cordele, GA she worked as an accountant until her retirement. While living in Greenwood, SC she actively volunteered with the Greenwood soup kitchen as a volunteer and treasurer, prison ministry as treasurer, assistant treasurer for the Church of the Resurrection, the Literacy Council board member and several others. After moving to Little River, SC she served on the board of Coquina Harbor for a number of years.

Jeanne’s kindness touched many, but never once spared the homeless in her community which she provided for every chance she had. Her love for animals, specifically Boston Terriers, led her to rescue four over the years to provide them with a safe and loving home. She was a feminist, an artist, an exceptional cook, and an exemplary member of her Episcopalian faith. She did all things with kindness first, dignity, honesty, compassion,and red lipstick.

Jeanne was always a strong and fierce woman who loved and taught many. She touched countless lives with her love and compassion.

A memorial service will be held at the Church of the Resurrection in Greenwood, SC at 3:00 pm on Sunday, January 15, 2023 with a reception to follow.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to an animal rescue in your area in her honor and to honor her beloved dogs Ikey, Rosebud, TaterTot, Bentley and Freddie May.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.leefhandcrematory.com for the Brown family.