Shirley L. Brown, age 77, died December 19, 2024, at Stanton County Long Term Care Unit in Johnson, Kansas. She was born on January 1, 1947, the daughter of Cecil and Dorothy (Oldham) Thompson.

Shirley grew up in Springfield, Colorado. She married Clois Henry Brown on July 14, 1963, in Springfield, Colorado, and they lived in Colorado Springs until they moved to Johnson in 1976. Shirley was a hard worker. She drove the school bus, drove truck during harvest, worked at Faith Baptist Church and The Johnson Pioneer. Shirley was a loving mother to her children and enjoyed caring for her husband, Clois.

Shirley is survived by her children, Steven Brown and Vanessa Trujillo of Johnson, Kansas, Alicia and husband, Brian Cox of Plains, Kansas, and David Brown of Portland, Oregon; brother, Sam Thompson; eight grandchildren and six great-great- grandchildren.

Shirley is preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Dorothy Thompson and husband, Clois Henry Brown.

Funeral Service will be Monday, December 23, 2024, at 10:00 AM at Faith Baptist Church in Johnson, Kansas, with Pastor David Phillips officiating. Visitation will be Sunday, December 22, 2024, from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Garnand Funeral Home in Johnson, Kansas. Interment will follow at the Stanton County Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Alzheimer’s Association in care of Garnand Funeral Home, PO Box 715 in Johnson, Kansas 67855. Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.