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Shirley Brown

[May 22, 2012]  WARRENSBURG -- Shirley Rose Brown, 76, of Warrensburg, died Monday, May 21, 2012, in Indianapolis, Ind.

(Below is a copy of the obituary from the funeral home.)

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Shirley Rose Brown, 76, of Warrensburg, IL., passed from this world to be with Jesus, her husband, parents, brothers and sisters in Heaven on May 21, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana, surrounded by her family who loved her dearly.

Visitation will be from 5-7 PM Thursday, May 24, 2012 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Decatur. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM on Friday, May 25, 2012 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Decatur with Pastor Travis Bodden officiating. Burial will follow in Boiling Springs Cemetery. Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home in Lincoln is in charge of arrangements.

Shirley was born April 22, 1936 in Herrick, Illinois to Elijah and Velma (Warren) Sarver. She married Derald A. Brown July 25, 1954 in Decatur, Illinois. He preceded her in death November 22, 2001.

Shirley is survived by her children Scott (Dawn) Brown of Lincoln, Illinois, Kathy (Rick) Fite of Warrensburg, Illinois, and Sarah (Donovan) Lacox of Decatur, Illinois. Grandchildren; Karey (Rob) Vacca of Heyworth, Andy Brown of Lincoln, Taylor Wood of Warrensburg, Spencer Lacox of Decatur, Loan (Binh) Nguyen of Lincoln, Thao (Michael) Mayberry of Atlanta, and Rick Fite Jr. of Decatur. Great-grandchildren; Jesisca Nguyen and Christopher Duong of Lincoln, Ayden and Michael Vacca of Heyworth, Chase and Emily Mayberry of Atlanta, and R.J. and Jaret Fite of Harristown. Also surviving are sisters Rubye (Wayne) Peckert and Joann Brewer, brothers Bob (Ursula) Sarver and Roger (Marilyn) Sarver, sister in laws Ruth (Charles) Hilliard and Lolela Freeman along with several loved nieces and nephews.

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Shirley dedicated her entire life to her family. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great- grandmother. She was affectionately called "Old Grandma" by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Shirley loved to see her family smile when all gathered together for holiday festivities and would spend her last dime to achieve this. Shirley stayed active and was a hard worker up to her last day on this earth.

She was equally devoted to a very special group of friends from Warrensburg who regularly played cards, ate out, traveled and visited the "River Boat."

Shirley was loved and admired by everyone around her. She will be sorely missed, but has left pleasant memories of dedication to family and friends that will often bring smiles to all who knew her.