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Parking management employee dies Barbara Brown, a customer service representative in the Office of Parking Management, died Sept. 16. She lived in Mount Pleasant.      A native of Hendersonville, N.C., Brown was the daughter of Mary Talley and the late Warren Talley. She is a graduate of Appalachian State University and worked for MUSC for four years. She was an active member of First Baptist Church of Mount Pleasant.      Barbara Brown She is survived by her two sons, Dan E. Brown, Jr. of Mount Pleasant and Paul Warren Brown and his wife, Naomi Brown, of Charleston; mother, Mary Dill Talley of Hendersonville; and two sisters, Susy Bryant and husband, Steve Bryant, of Shelby, N.C. and Jane Anderson, and husband, Jeff Anderson, of Columbia.      A memorial service was held Sept. 18 at Oakbrook Community Church in Summerville.   Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Charleston, 3870 Leeds Ave., Suite 101, North Charleston, S.C., 29405. Barbara was such a kind and gentle person. She always had a smile for you and was so glad to see you. She greeted each customer in Parking Management with dignity, respect, and courtesy. Her personality was gracious even under pressure. She was always willing to go the extra mile for the customer, co-workers, or family. After Barbara came to work here she endured double knee-replacement surgery and was finally able to stand straight and tall. She was so happy. She did not have a lot of material things, but the things she did possess were far greater than material things. She was an inspiration to us  and we shall miss her for a long time.  —Connie Kelly, Parking Management Barbara was the most pleasant person I have ever known. She brighten up the office with her beautiful smile. She was a great co-worker and friend. I was really blest to have her in my life. I will always remember and love her as my dearest friend. —Cathy Roach, Parking Management I have two favorite stories about Barbara that show her personality and sense of humor. She and I had a special relationship (as did everyone) in that we always liked to aggravate each other in a good way. One story took place before she had double knee replacement surgery.   Because of her bad knees she walked very slow and bent to the side. She was about 5' tall. She had just left my office and was proceeding up the hall back to her desk up front when I was called up front. I was walking behind her and I called out .... ‘Run, Forrest, Run’. Well, she got so tickled she had to stop and lean up against the wall she was laughing so hard.  After that, it became a joke between us until she had knee replacement surgery.   The second story was after her knee surgery and she was back at work. I made a comment about her being able to stand up straight now and that I bet she was about 5’2" tall now.  She said, “I’ll have you know I’m 5’4", thank you very much,” and she had the biggest smile on her face. Just as she did most of the time. She was a really good person from the inside out. We’ll miss her love and her friendship. —Debby Humbert, Parking Management I enjoyed working with Barbara. She made every day just a little brighter with her effervescent smile. She was quick with a joke to make you smile if you were having a bad day. I will miss working with her and seeing that smile and I truly believe that she is in a much better place. A place without pain and suffering. I think I am a better person having known and worked with her, if even for just a short time. —Allison Reece, Parking Management For God so love the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. Barbara sleep on and take your rest with your Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. —Gerri Jones, Parking Management I will remember Barbara for many reasons. The first thing that comes to my mind was her smile. It was a ray of sunshine. You just had to acknowledge her no matter what your circumstances were. Barbara was a sensitive and caring person. I don’t think I have ever known anyone as brave as Barbara. Two years ago, she underwent double knee replacement. She was determined to get better inspire of the terrible pain and she did. When Barbara found out that she was seriously ill with Cancer, she remained positive. She underwent three different types of chemotherapy. Each treatment was a battle won not lost.  When she realized that she was in her last days, she accepted it with grace. She spoke openly about her impending death. She was not afraid. Some of us in Parking Management visited her at the Hospice House of Charleston two weeks ago. While she was very weak she insisted that she give us the tour of this beautiful facility. Wheelchair-bound, she took us to every corner of the building. She was proud and very thankful  to live out her last days in the Hospice House. She told me to please tell everyone that instead of sending flowers to her funeral, to please make a donation to Hospice of Charleston. Barbara wanted people to know that because of Hospice of Charleston, her family was able to stay with her in very nice accommodations until she passed away. She said she was treated like royalty. There were no paper napkins used. She was given a linen napkin at every meal. Oh, she said the food was really good too! We will miss Barbara but we will never forget her.  —Cindy Garmon, Assistant Director, Parking Management Barbara Brown was a customer service representative for the Office of Parking Management. Until she was taken ill early this year, hers was a familiar face to our many customers. Barbara was a complete professional—always friendly, always pleasant, always helpful. She served the Office of Parking Management and MUSC well and will be greatly missed. —Melinda Anderson, Director, Parking Management     Friday, Sept. 29, 2006 Catalyst Online is published weekly, updated as needed and improved from time to time by the MUSC Office of Public Relations for the faculty, employees and students of the Medical University of South Carolina. Catalyst Online editor, Kim Draughn, can be reached at 792-4107 or by email, catalyst@musc.edu. Editorial copy can be submitted to Catalyst Online and to The Catalyst in print by fax, 792-6723, or by email to catalyst@musc.edu. To place an ad in The Catalyst hardcopy, call Island Publications at 849-1778, ext. 201.