Shirley Ann Brown, 74, of Junction City, passed away early Tuesday, November 30th. She was the former operations manager of Sponge Ink Company in Cleveland, Ohio, and was an ordained minister for over 30 yrs. Shirley was born in Tyler, Texas on July 15, 1947, the daughter of the late James and Mozell (McNeil) Hawkins. She graduated from the Emmitt E. Scott High School in Tyler. Texas. On April 19, 1964, she was blessed with her only child Sherrel D. Johnson who preceded her in death. She was united in marriage to Arlester Brown on April 23, 1982 in Cleveland, OH and he preceded her in death. Shirley was an avid studier of the Bible, ministering to people around the world. Shirley loved to travel, watch Hallmark movies, and spending time with her family. Shirley is survived by three sisters, Johnnie Martin, of Cleveland, OH; Sherry Johnson, of Tyler, Texas; Margaret Johnson, of Tyler, Texas; a brother, Charles Hawkins, of Tyler, Texas; She is also survived by 3 grandchildren Kimberly Powell, Ebonie West, and David Printers; 5 great-grandchildren (Taniyah Kidd, Ari'Yanah Printers-Johnson, A'Elijah Printers-Johnson, Ay'den Printers-Johnson, Haleigh Printers) and a goddaughter, Ruth Roman and a host of nieces and nephews She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Arlester Brown; daughter Sherrel Johnson; sister, Linda Clark, and her brother David Hawkins. A Celebration of Life will be held at noon on Saturday, December 11th at the Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home & Cremation in Manhattan, with Rev. Anthony Williams officiating. The family requests any donations be directed to her final medical bills. To send an online condolence visit www.irvinparkview@gmail.com. Live streaming link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89113336239?pwd=SXE3U3luRG5ZZUtQVnpvQlhGd2Rjdz09 Password: 712138
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