Amanda Brown

Amanda Williamson Brown, 81, of Newberry, widow of Esby Walter Brown, died Monday, November 2, 2020 at White Oak Manor.

Born on July 17, 1939 in Whitmire, she was a daughter of the late Bill and Mary Worthy Williamson. She was a former dispatcher with the Newberry County Sheriff's Office and later retired from the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice. She enjoyed photography and traveling; but most of all, she loved spending time with her family.

She is survived by daughters, Kathy Wicker and Jackie Hamilton both of Newberry; sisters, Iva Williamson of Augusta, GA, Terry Henson of Higdon, AL, and Wilma Byrd of Whitmire; grandchildren. Julie (Jon) Lawing of Newberry, Katherine Wicker of Katy, TX, and Jeremiah (Jessica) Wicker of Taylors; great-grandchildren, Brady Hamilton Black and Lucy Ruth Lawing and a dear friend and caregiver, Sandy Bush. She was predeceased by a son-in-law, Barry Hamilton.

Graveside services will be conducted at 1:00 PM Thursday, November 5, 2020 in Rosemont Cemetery, Springdale Section. The family will receive friends following the service. Those attending the service are asked to please wear a mask and be mindful of the Covid-19 guidelines. Memorials may be made to CMT Research Foundation, 4062 Peachtreet Road, Suite A 209, Atlanta, GA 30319.