Shirley Smith Brown's obituary , Passed away on January 22, 2026 in Barry, Illinois

Shirley Smith Brown

October 16, 1945 - January 22, 2026 (80 years old)

Barry, Illinois

Shirley Smith Brown's obituary , Passed away on January 22, 2026 in Barry, Illinois

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Duker & Haugh Funeral Home

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Shirley Smith Brown

October 16, 1945 - January 22, 2026 (80 years old)

Barry, Illinois

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Shirley Smith Brown Obituary

The passing of Shirley Smith Brown of Barry, Illinois, born in Hannibal, Missouri leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on January 22, 2026 at the age of 80. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Shirley Smith Brown to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Grover Cleveland Vail Sr. and Frances Elouise Vail (Parks); her husband Michael Smith; and her brothers, Kenneth Dean Vail and Robert Eugene Vail.

She is survived by: her children, James Brown (Crystal) of Quincy, George Brown of Quincy, Joe Brown of Quincy, Eric Wallace (Sarah) of Jacksonville, Lisa Brown and Carey Frick of Quincy; her grandchildren, Connor Matthew Brown of Quincy, Renee Nichole Brown of Iowa, Eric Michael Wallace of Jacksonville, Marley Lynne Wallace of Jacksonville and Andrew James Kilby Wallace of Jacksonville; her great grandchildren, Renee Kirschbaum of Iowa and Dominic Haffner of Iowa; her nephew Kyle Vail (Lora) of Palmyra; and her nieces, Sonya Lenz of Quincy and Anita Pfeifer of Quincy.

Memorials may be made to the family.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Duker & Haugh Funeral Home



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