Shirley Brown Edwards Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Shirley Brown Edwards of Monroe, Louisiana, born in Waco, Texas, whose life came to an end on February 4, 2026 at the age of 91, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Shirley Brown Edwards or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Marcus Benjamin Brown and Annie Carrie Everett Brown; her daughter Cynthia Kay Newland; her grandson Erik Newland; and her siblings, Mildred, Herbert, Leroy, Margaret and Lillie.
She is survived by: her husband Keith Edwards; her daughters, Karen Ford (David) and Darla Harvey (Mike); and her grandchildren, Sunday Stanton (Brad), Shannon Rials, Eren Newland (Samantha), Matthew Ford (Aven), Justin Ford (Alyssa), Lauren Risley (Ethan), Michael Harvey, Colton Harvey and Brock Harvey (Emma). She is also survived by numerous great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends.
A funeral service was held on Sunday, February 8th 2026 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery (623 US-80, Monroe, LA 71203). A celebration of life was held on Sunday, February 8th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home (2308 Sterlington Rd, Monroe, LA 71203).
