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Elaine Brown-Barnes Obituary
Elaine Corley Brown-Barnes
WASHINGTON, DC -- Elaine Corley Brown-Barnes, age 68, made her heavenly transition on July 25, 2023 after a brief illness. Elaine was educated in Orangeburg County and graduated from Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School in 1973. Later in life, Elaine relocated to Washington, DC where she worked as a caretaker until her death.
Elaine was preceded in death by her father, Willie Corley and sister, Willie Dean Corley Marine.
She leaves to cherish her memories, her husband, Robert Barnes; children, Ursula Brown, Victor (Marilyn) Brown, Shaun Brown, Patrick Brown & Shala Brown; her mother, Claudia Corley; sisters, Dr. Pernice (Leroy) Adams, Delores Frazier, & Sandra Washington; brothers, Henry Arthur Corley and Michael Williams, and a host of other family and friends who will miss her.
A memorial reception will be held on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at 2:00pm at the Orangeburg City Gym, 1420 Broughton St Orangeburg, SC.
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Rev. Dorothy Ryant
September 17, 2023
Sorry for the loss of your love one. God will comfort and give you peace. Rest in Jesus!
Gwendolyn Boneparte
August 30, 2023
Words cannot express how deeply sorry I am for your loss. Your loved ones spirit will always shine through you, and her memory will be a source of strength.
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