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Trudy Brown Obituary
Trudy Beth Force Brown, 70, wife of Gordon L. Brown Jr., of Anderson, passed away, Sunday, February 26, 2023, at AnMed Health Medical Center in Anderson.
Born in Newberry, S.C., on April 26, 1952, she was a daughter of the late Grady W. Force and the late Gertrude "Cricket" Blair Force.
Trudy was a 1970 graduate of Newberry High School and earned her B.A. from Newberry College in Elementary Education, as well as her Masters from Clemson University. She then embarked on a 30-year career as a 5th grade teacher. She taught at Silverstreet Middle School and Reuben Elementary School in the Silverstreet Community of Newberry County, before moving to the upstate where she taught at Townville Elementary School in Townville, S.C. She retired from education in 2004.
She was an active member of Concord Baptist Church in Anderson, where she served in many areas of church life. She and her husband could be found serving coffee, many Sunday mornings in the church Commons Area. She also received great joy in serving on the Visitation Team, a ministry to church family in the hospital or nursing facilities. She was a member of the Bateman Sunday School Class, as well as the Wednesday Morning Ladies Bible Study.
Trudy also loved to shag, and enjoyed playing pickleball! She and Gordon were members of the Electric City Shag Club in Anderson.
She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Gordon L. Brown Jr., sister, Suzannah Force Long (Alton Smith), nephew, Rhett F. Long (Pam), niece, Heidi L. Boulware (Andy), great-nieces and nephews; Wilson Long, Maggie Long, Grady Long, Caroline Boulware, and Emily Boulware, as well as her step-children; Welles Wiles (Dion), Jessica Spitznas (Andrew), and Bentley Brown, and step-grandchildren; Grayson Wiles, Jasmine Wiles, Graham Wiles, and Emaleigh Rose.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00pm, on Friday, March 3, 2023, in the Worship Center of Concord Baptist Church, 1012 Concord Rd., Anderson, S.C. 29621. Dr. Don Cox will officiate.
The family will receive friends, immediately following the funeral service, in the church gymnasium, where guests are asked to mingle and celebrate her life!
A committal service will be held at 10:00am on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at M.J. "Dolly" Cooper Veterans Cemetery in Anderson.
Flowers will be accepted, or memorial donations may be made to Concord Baptist Church (Wednesday Ladies Bible Study Fund), 1012 Concord Rd. Anderson, S.C. 29621.
A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.standardfuneralcenter.com
THE STANDARD CREMATION & FUNERAL CENTER, ANDERSON, S.C.
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Skip Carter
March 12, 2023
Hi Gordon,
My deepest sympathies and condolences on the untimely death of your wife. I never met her, but she sounded like a lovely lady from her obit. And she touched so many lives and influenced so many children while teaching 5th grade. From personal experience with loss, I can empathize on how you're feeling now. I found it helpful to stay close to whatever support group you have. The church should also be a source of comfort and support. You must have had many years of happiness together. Those memories were a great comfort for me over the years. Again, my sympathies. Skip Carter
Michael Boozer
March 6, 2023
Condolences to Gordan and respective family. Such a pleasure to have met-greet from NHS reunion...
Michael (Mike) Boozer
Pat and Walter Kusek
March 2, 2023
Gordon, Walter and I have no words to express our sadness. Everyone who met Trudy loved her. Our trips hold priceless memories that will live on forever. I am so happy that during our last visit she agreed to see Elvis with me. I know she really didn't want to, but typical Trudy, she went along anyway. Her gentle soul is a true example of how a life should be lived. Our loss is Heaven's gain. She's saving a seat for all of us; I look forward to seeing her again. Much love from Walter and Pat
Gwyn Smith
March 1, 2023
I am so sorry to the family for your loss. I am a friend of Suzie´s and enjoyed seeing Trudy at special events throughout the years. What a great fun lady.
Gwyn Smith
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Mike Howle
March 1, 2023
Gordon,
We only met Trudy here at the beach with you and she was always delightful to be around. Our prayers and deepest love to you and your entire family. Your old friends Mike and Gwen Howle
David & Sally McLellan
March 1, 2023
Gordon
Sally and I are praying for you and your family.
Anna Bedenbaugh
February 28, 2023
Gordon and Susannah,
I was so sorry to hear of Trudy's passing. She was a very
special lady.
Dick Virtue
February 28, 2023
Gordon, Karli and i send our deepest condolences. Thoughts and prayers for you and all of Trudy's friends and family.
Crystal Morris
February 28, 2023
I am so sorry to hear of the sudden loss of sweet Trudy. She was a beautiful soul. I had the privilege of getting to know Trudy at our Cherished Retreats and Wednesday morning Bible Study. She will be greatly missed. My condolences
Melissa Hines
February 27, 2023
Gordon, Ken and I are so sorry to hear of Trudy´s passing. She was an awesome gal! You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bentley Brown
February 27, 2023
Miss You Trudy, The Trudster! Love You, Bentley!
Winston and Sue Fowler
February 27, 2023
Gordon, Sue and I just saw where your lovely bride and dear lady, was called home to be with her Lord. We can not even imagine what you are going through at this time but want you to know that you and your family are in our prayers; that our Father will comfort you as only He may do.
Trudy will live always in our memories through our brief but wonderful times with you both. You are a blessed man Gordon Brown, to have been blessed with such a wonderful lady to be your bride and life's partner. May your faith be your strength and comfort; Sue and I are sending our heart felt love for you my brother.
Tom and Rita Harper
February 27, 2023
Gordon - Rita and I were shocked and very saddened to hear of Trudy's death. We loved getting to know her at our class reunions - she was a lovely and gentle soul, and we are so sorry for your loss. Please accept our heartfelt condolences. Tom.
Charles and Gail Goldsmith
February 27, 2023
Gordon, gail and I are so saddened by the loss of trudy.
Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family.
We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Charles and Gail Goldsmith
Neil Robinson
February 27, 2023
Gordon - I am so sorry to learn of the unexpected passing of Trudy. She was truly a bright light at our Zeta gatherings over the years and will be sorely missed.
Cheryl A. Wilson
February 27, 2023
My sincere condolences to the family. I worked with Trudy at Silverstreet Middle and Reuben. When she moved to the upstate, she gave me a packet of "Forget Me Not" seeds that I held on to for many years. Please know that she will never be forgotten.
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