Denise Collins Brown

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith."- 2 Timothy 4:7

Obituary

Denise Collins Brown, 63, of Easley, SC, wife of Donald Brown, was called to her eternal home on Monday, July 28, 2025.

The daughter of the late Martha and Olin Collins, Denise lived a life full of love, family, and friendships. For 38 years, she served the community as a school bus driver, leaving a lasting impact on generations of children and athletes. Her greatest joy in life was her family, and she especially loved cheering on her grandkids at the ballpark. Denise also cherished spontaneous getaways to Gatlinburg with her husband of 45 years, Donald. Her life was a light of joy in the world.

Surviving are her children: Paula Campbell (Chris), Josh Brown (Kayla), and Justin Brown (Jill); son-in-law, Lonnie Morgan; sister, Tina Simpson (Daniel); grandchildren: Austin Morgan (Eliza), Brayden Calderon, Jessica Morgan, Hayden Brown, Elizabeth Searcy, Kasen Garcia, Dayton Brown, Karlee Morgan, Landen Brown, Harper Morgan, and Clara Mae Brown; and great-granddaughter, Mallory Blake Morgan. She was predeceased by her brother, Olin Collins.

Denise is also survived by her sister-in-law, Wanda Collins, along with many beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Her life will be celebrated on Saturday, August 2nd at 3:00 p.m. at St. Andrew Methodist Church. The family will receive friends at the church from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. prior to the service.

The family will reside in their respective homes.

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July 30, 2025

I am so sorry to hear of this. I knew Denise through many avenues but the most important to me was as Mrs. Denise. She had my daughter, who is 19 now, in her CDC class at First Baptist. She later drove her on several field trips in Elementary school where I would get little updates and an occasional photo letting me know how she was doing. We ran into each other often at the baseball fields where she cheered on her grandkids and everyone else’s child she had come to know. Denise was a light in everyone’s eyes and will be greatly missed!

Jennifer Smith

July 29, 2025

I’m so sorry to hear this. Every time I saw her out somewhere we always shared a story about her family. She was always a delight to talk with about her family and life.
🙏🙏🙏

Tim carlton

July 29, 2025

I really hated to read this about Denise. She was always so full off life and a joy to work with. Prayers for her family, she will be greatly missed.

Lisa Moore

July 28, 2025

I will never forget you ,it's still hard to think back and account for all the years that have past since we met .I will see you again one day .Until then ,thank you so much for everything that you sacrificed for us.You always put yourself last but now I bet you got the front row seat for those 🪽 .You will be missed but never forgotten .

Lonnie Morgan

July 28, 2025

I am so sorry! I am keeping you all in my prayers! She definitely left a lasting impact in my daughter’s life as well as mine. The only year Madison ever rode the bus was with Denise and Karliee and Madison become friends and then we were blessed to know Denise
Off the bus as well and she was such a ray of sunshine! I’ll miss her random messages sending me memories of the girl that popped up on her phone for that day.

Carrie Davenport

July 28, 2025

I miss you so much already nana. You were a beautiful person in and out. I will forever cherish the memories we all have with you. I love you to the moon and back. 🩷

Karlee Elizabeth Morgan

July 28, 2025

What a great trip. I am so thankful for the memories with Denise on this trip. You are all in our prayers, we love you ❤️. Denise will truly be missed until we meet again!

Lewis and Cynthia Roach

July 28, 2025

Prayers lifted to the family. May God hold you close. I am so sorry.

Georgia Franco