Helen Brown Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Helen Brown of Sumter, South Carolina, who passed away on November 26, 2025, at the age of 96, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
Though her name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Helen leaves upon the hearts of her loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of her spirit and the richness of her legacy.
She was predeceased by: her husband James V. Brown of Sumter, SC; her parents, Arthur Clement Rawls and Zula Whichard Rawls; and her son Charles Marshall Brown. She is survived by: her children, James V. Brown, Jr. (Carolyn), Elaine Langford and Gail Guess; and her daughter-in-law Faye D'Angelo (Tony). She is also survived by nine grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and three nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her honor to Sumter First Baptist Church, 107 East Liberty St., Sumter, SC 29150.
