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Williamsburg Funeral Home
Williamsburg Funeral Home
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05/09/1972 – 08/06/2025
Kingstree, SC
Kingstree, SC
Funeral Services
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM, Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 51 Senior Road, Kingstree, SC 29556.
Visitation
Lori’s family will receive guests at the Kingdom Hall beginning at 12 noon just prior to the funeral service. There will be a visitation at the funeral home on Monday, August 11, 2025, from 11 AM to 4 PM.
Lori Lynn Weddle Brown, 53, beloved wife of Sammie L. Brown Jr., died Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Lori was born May 9, 1972, in Richmond, Indiana, a daughter of the late Sandra L. Kalish Weddle and Jerry Neal Weddle. She was a graduate of Richmond High School and attended Williamsburg Technical College. Lori was a veteran of the US Army and a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. She was a friend to all and well known and loved throughout the community especially through her jobs at NanYa, Dollar General and Republic Services. Lori enjoyed volleyball and basketball, but her heart belonged to the University of South Carolina Gamecocks women’s basketball team. She attended games regularly and followed them on television during her illness.
In addition to Sammie, her beloved husband of 33 years, of Kingstree, Lori is survived by: two sons she adored, Alexander Brown and Trey Brown, both of Columbia; a cherished daughter, Shantoria (Rondrick) Brown of Orangeburg; a grandchild she looked forward to spoiling, Nasir O’shay Brown; beloved sisters, Lisa (Scott) Lewis, Lacinda Reed and Jenny (Dustin) Mullins all of Richmond, IN, and Carol Ciesielski of South Bend, IN; a special aunt, Vernell Williams; a special sister-in-law, Myera (Trevor) Thompson; and a special adopted mom, Harold Witherspoon.. In addition to her beloved parents, Lori was preceded in death by; a treasured daughter, Carissa Jo Weddle; a dear sister, Raylena Hughes; a dear brother, Ronnie Lewis; and beloved grandparents, Martha A. Kalish and Joseph P. Kalish.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM, Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 51 Senior Road, Kingstree, SC 29556. Lori’s family will receive guests at the Kingdom Hall beginning at 12 noon. There will be a visitation at the funeral home on Monday, August 11, 2025, from 11 AM to 4 PM.
Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page of our web site, www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.
Lori was born May 9, 1972, in Richmond, Indiana, a daughter of the late Sandra L. Kalish Weddle and Jerry Neal Weddle. She was a graduate of Richmond High School and attended Williamsburg Technical College. Lori was a veteran of the US Army and a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. She was a friend to all and well known and loved throughout the community especially through her jobs at NanYa, Dollar General and Republic Services. Lori enjoyed volleyball and basketball, but her heart belonged to the University of South Carolina Gamecocks women’s basketball team. She attended games regularly and followed them on television during her illness.
In addition to Sammie, her beloved husband of 33 years, of Kingstree, Lori is survived by: two sons she adored, Alexander Brown and Trey Brown, both of Columbia; a cherished daughter, Shantoria (Rondrick) Brown of Orangeburg; a grandchild she looked forward to spoiling, Nasir O’shay Brown; beloved sisters, Lisa (Scott) Lewis, Lacinda Reed and Jenny (Dustin) Mullins all of Richmond, IN, and Carol Ciesielski of South Bend, IN; a special aunt, Vernell Williams; a special sister-in-law, Myera (Trevor) Thompson; and a special adopted mom, Harold Witherspoon.. In addition to her beloved parents, Lori was preceded in death by; a treasured daughter, Carissa Jo Weddle; a dear sister, Raylena Hughes; a dear brother, Ronnie Lewis; and beloved grandparents, Martha A. Kalish and Joseph P. Kalish.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM, Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 51 Senior Road, Kingstree, SC 29556. Lori’s family will receive guests at the Kingdom Hall beginning at 12 noon. There will be a visitation at the funeral home on Monday, August 11, 2025, from 11 AM to 4 PM.
Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page of our web site, www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.
To the Brown Family, I am very saddened to learned of the passing of Lorie who was never a dull moment when we’d talk to each other. I’m Praying Strength for you all now and in days ahead. God will give you comfort just lean on Him. Hold on to all of the memories.
Love Pearlie D. Pendergrass
Words of sympathy feel inadequate in expressing grief and sorrow for a loss so great. Sending prayers for strength and comfort during this sad time.”
Our love and prayers go out to the family at this time. May Jehovah continue to give you comfort. He will never leave you or forget about you. We share your pain, we share your lost.
you are such a sweet n brave sister. you are in Jehovahs memory now. praying for your family. rest now my dear sister.
I’m so sorry to hear this. Lori was a sweet young lady always smiling. My condolences and prayers go out to the family.🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
You and your family have our sincere condolences 💐. She will certainly be missed. However, we are eagerly looking forward to seeing her and many more of our family and friends who have passed away in death. They are resting peacefully awaiting a resurrection. Yes, they will be able to enjoy everlasting life on a paradise earth.❤️. ( John 5:28, Revelation 21:3,4, Psalms 37:29, and 2 Peter 3:13)
Rest in peace you were the most kindest, sweetest, caring, & loving person I’ve ever known. Thank you for being a part of my life, I hope you are at peace. Love you always, Lori!
My Heart 💜 really hurts. I’m going to miss you my friend/ Niece. In Life I Love You 💕 and in the afterlife, I Love You You Just the same.
With Heartfelt Condolences and Prayers for the Family and Community. 🙏🏾🌹
Sending my heartfelt condolences to Lori’s family. S.I.P🌹🌹
My Most Deepest Condolences to the Family. She was always sweet and she will be deeply missed. May God comfort your family and give them the Peace that Surpasses all understanding. Got d makes No Mistakes. Hold on to the Memories and Love on one another.
Love Mrs. Pearlie Dozier Pendergrass
To the Brown family. You all have my deepest Condolences. Lori was truly a dear kind sister. As well as loving and caring. I will missed her. Looking forward to seeing her again in Paradise. Revelation 21: 3,4.
Our condolences to the Family, may the Lord strengthen, bless and keep you, earth have no sorrow; that heaven cannot heal.
Robert and Debra Ford
I’m so sorry to hear of Lorie’s passing. She was such a joy to know . Prayers for your family during this time. May God comfort you in the days to come.
Our condolences to my family members, my prayers are with you all, may God be the strength that helps you endure during this difficult time Amen 🙏🏾
Sending our thoughts and sincere condolences to Shantoria and the Brown Family.
My condolences go out to the family, I know you will be comforted by the congregation. Prayers going up for the family to stay close to each other and love each other.
To the Brown family you have our deepest condolences. As we all know she was such an amazing person we’re going to miss her daily.
Hey sweet family 🤍
Im sending you all the love I can. Please feel free to reach out to us if you need anything. We will help out where we can🫂
May Jehovah continue to bring peace and comfort through your whole family.
Continue to remember Psalms 34:17, 18
17 “They cried out, and Jehovah heard…”
18 “Jehovah is close to the brokenhearted; He saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
We love you all so very much…✨️