Margaret Wade Brown Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Margaret Wade Brown, age 93, departed this earthly life and entered into eternal rest on Sunday, July 21, 2019 at Prisma Health Richland in Columbia, South Carolina. Born on November 19, 1925, in Sumter County, she was the oldest of four children born to the late, William Wade, Sr. and Sally Haile Wade. She was also the wife of the late Mr. Burnell Brown. Margaret began her Christian experience at a young age. She was taught to have Faith in God and she received Jesus Christ as her Savior. Thereby, she joined with her family as a life-long member of Willow Grove AME Church in Rembert, SC. Mrs. Brown was a devoted and faithful servant, she loved her church family. She served faithfully with the Missionary Society, as a choir member and the Usher Board; and wherever her talents were needed. In her time of leisure, Margaret was passionate about her family. She enjoyed spending precious time with her children and grandchildren. As a homemaker, she found that this life was most fulfilling. She was known for her love for flowers and she especially liked growing roses. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two daughters: Sally Nickens and Barbara Robinson, one son, Walter Gatlin; one sister, Susanna W. Williams and brother William “Bo” Wade and a grandchild Krystal Richardson. Those left to cherish precious memories are her grandchildren, Wendell (Nadja) Gatlin, Rex, GA, Kenneth Gatlin Columbia, SC. and Eddenia Z. Robinson, Horatio, SC ; four great-grands, Abby Robinson, Dominic Gatlin, Brayden Gatlin and Zachia Richardson; daughter in-law, Nora Gatlin and a host of nieces nephews and other relatives.

Margaret Wade Brown

November 19, 1925 - July 21, 2019